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Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg, Jeep Magneto concept, Mercedes electric vans: Today’s Car News

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We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and.

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New Honda Fit Hybrid improves fuel economy 35% over outgoing model; best hybrid (non plug-in) fuel economy in Japan

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achieved fuel economy of 36.4 mpg US, 2.7 The system also improves fuel economy by increasing energy regeneration using the clutches to disengage the engine during deceleration. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) The new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September.

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Honda launching new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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By switching automatically among EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive based on driving conditions, this system delivers fuel economy of 36.4 km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 An electric servo braking system increases regeneration efficiency, while the fully electric compressor reduces engine load. km/L (61 mpg US , 3.8

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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 However, Nissan will be able to manufacture the NV200 to run on electric-only power starting in 2017.

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Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

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The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. The auto industry’s production capacities are far from fully used; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) estimates current global vehicle assembly capacity at almost 95 million, the report notes. mpg US) for 2020. million to 78.6

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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

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Going for the MPG. Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. The fully electric vehicles we considered were either too expensive or didn’t have the range Mark requires for work travel, so then we took a look at plug-in hybrids.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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That generator would return poor fuel economy and it wouldn’t be a good towing experience, and he noted that for mid-size and full-size trucks, the average pickup driver does a lot of that. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway. That’s not while towing.

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