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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. The sleek LED head and daytime running lights, the sculpted and gently sloped hood lead to a strong but subtle body line, or the line that runs the side of the car from front to back. 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The complex engine coolant heat storage system utilized by the Gen II Prius has been replaced by an exhaust heat recirculation system that shuttles catalyst heat to a heat exchanger which interfaces with the engine cooling system, reducing engine-on time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

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Researchers find HEV under real-world conditions delivers significantly greater fuel economy benefits than EPA “sticker” values

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Toyota Prius, Honda Insight) compared to conventional vehicles (CVs) of dissimilar make/model and vehicle size. … Prior studies are not well-suited to forecast the magnitude of current-technology HEVs on transportation energy use because the data were from laboratory studies of one or two early model HEVs (i.e.,

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Rav4 EV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Except for the quiet power, no exhaust, no shifting no starting, no vibration and no idling or fill ups or tune ups - you can hardly tell this car from the gasoline version. :) Most of the Rav pages will only be of interest to Rav4EV drivers, but feel free to look around. “What about the Honda Insight?&#

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. The strategic use of chrome enhances the design, and is never busy or too much. Driving Experience: Interior. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima.

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