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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. The Panamera S E-Hybrid expands upon the driving performance of the previous generation, while fuel consumption is reduced when compared to the previous Panamera S Hybrid.

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Michelin's Sustainability Efforts Might Just Be, Well, Sustainable

The Truth About Cars

As fun as my ride in the Lucid was, it was a small part of a larger event put on by tire maker Michelin – one meant to give assembled media and analysts insight into the company’s sustainability plans. Well, two new cars – a Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz EQS – and an aging Ford Explorer. Even in the Explorer.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

Clean Fleet Report

A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Functional tech.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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