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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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The DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) is unique to the Volkswagen Group of brands that include Audi, Seat and Volkswagen. The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. A DSG is designed to achieve faster shift times than a standard automatic transmission. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The complex engine coolant heat storage system utilized by the Gen II Prius has been replaced by an exhaust heat recirculation system that shuttles catalyst heat to a heat exchanger which interfaces with the engine cooling system, reducing engine-on time and improving cabin heater system performance.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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Exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter, and a diesel particulate filter are used in order to minimize emissions: the XL1’s engine is already compliant with the Euro-6 emissions standard. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 kg), whereas the polycarbonate ones weigh 11.5 Earlier post.)

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Rav4 EV

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2002 Toyota Rav4 EV VIN: 2630 - purchased 12/16/2002 For more fun, please click tabs at the top Rav4EV Discussion Group Signup Page In December, 2002, we purchased our 2002 Rav4EV. “What about the Honda Insight?&# This car has half the power, substantially more battery capacity, and similar range to the EV1.

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