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Mazda adding new 3.3l 48V MHEV diesel to CX-60 line-up next year

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In Europe, Mazda announced that it will add an all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine to the Mazda CX-60 line-up in 2023, joining the PHEV CX-60, which is available to order now. liter in-line six-cylinder e-Skyactiv D diesel engine that features Distribution-Controlled Partially Premixed Compression Ignition (DCPCI) Technology.

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2022 Audi E-Tron GT electric car: Up to 238-mile range for quickest quattro yet

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The two quickest-accelerating production cars in Audi history are made in the same factory. One of them has a big V-10 engine and is rated at 16 mpg. The other—the quickest of the two to 60 mph—is the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT, and it’s all-electric.

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New Honda electric car, sporty Lexus hybrid review, how gas engines will get better mpg: Today's Car News

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Honda introduced its new electric car for China, and it's based on the small HR-V SUV that it sells here. And we take a deep dive into the next technology that will make gas engines more fuel effiicent. All this and.

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Gas-tax hike, Kia Sorento Diesel, Bolt EV after a year, 37-mpg F-150, electric cars in CA: Today's Car News

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Today, we've got an interesting mix of stories, from a debate over how many electric cars California needs to the source of funds for an engine promised to deliver 37 mpg in a full-size Ford F-150 pickup. All this and more on Green Car Reports. California.

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Electric Car Rentals, BMW i3 Production Boost, Larger Toyota Engines: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: Production of the BMW i3 electric car may be increased, electric car rentals lag, and Toyota thinks larger, non-turbocharged engines can deliver better mpg. All this and more on Green Car Reports. It thinks "upsized".'

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Concept: modular EV-hybrid features battery and engine swapping

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The car can change between a rear engine-pack (red) and a larger battery-pack (green) to enable hybrid or full EV operation. A Romanian team—Dan Scarlat (automotive journalist), Marian Cilibeanu (designer) and Cristian Ionescu (engineer)—are proposing the SCI hyMod modular concept car. Click to enlarge.

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GM investing $109M in Mich plants to support 1.4L Ecotec engines

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to support engine production for current and future fuel-efficient small cars produced for the US market. liter engine capacity. Bay City’s investment of $25 million is for connecting rods and camshafts used in the engine. liter naturally aspirated engine enables range extension for the Chevrolet Volt electric car.

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