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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

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mpg US (3.64 To comply with Guinness World Record guidelines, the Optima Hybrid had to carry two people and their luggage throughout the journey. mpg, which the Optima Hybrid exceeded by 23%. l/100 km), beating the car’s official EPA highway fuel consumption figure by 61.37%. The Optima Hybrid used just over 5.5

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter

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Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet get end-of-year engine refresh; up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption

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Fuel economy (mpg US). The camera picture in the display of the radio or radio/navigation system shows the area behind the vehicle and displays guidelines on the camera image to assist the driver with parking. TDI (81 kW) variant is rated for CO 2 emissions of 112 g/km— efficiency class A. Fuel consumption (l/100 km).

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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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With an EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5/5.2 A rearview camera with dynamic guidelines is standard on all Civics and all 2015 model year Honda vehicles. The 2015 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale at Honda dealers in 37 states beginning on 19 November with an MSRP starting at $26,740.

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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

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mpg US) was recorded for the overall trip distribution. of the WLTP fuel economy measure, and within 5.7% No restrictions or driving guidelines were given to the drivers. Other key findings of the study: An average fuel consumption of 4.92 liters per 100 km (47.76 An average CO 2 emissions of 114.2 Specifically, within 2.5%

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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To maximize fuel economy, selecting the Normal drive mode is key to equaling or besting the EPA rating of 30 mpg city/34 highway/32 combined. In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9

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