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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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In 412 miles, we averaged 30.1 But in two 150-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Eco or Normal drive mode, we averaged an impressive 38.9 The twin round, chrome-tipped exhaust pipes peak out from under the honeycomb rear fascia. Times for 0-60 runs were a respectable 6.1 seconds with 4.2

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

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l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. kWh per km equates to 0.161 kWh/mile, or 16 kWh/100 miles. miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. kWh to cover more than 0.6

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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The complex engine coolant heat storage system utilized by the Gen II Prius has been replaced by an exhaust heat recirculation system that shuttles catalyst heat to a heat exchanger which interfaces with the engine cooling system, reducing engine-on time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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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. … miles) “outbound” driving through downtown Burlington, Vermont (“city”) and interstate highway I-89 to Richmond, VT (“highway”) and returning via 26.5 Road grades varied from −13.2

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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In 257 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 27.8 However, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, an all freeway run of 125 miles returned an average of 32.1 The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. Carbon Edition $33,745.

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Rav4 EV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyota has made these cars for fleet use since 1996, and there are several cars with well over 100,000 miles on them that are going strong - on the original battery packs. “What about the Honda Insight?&# The Rav charges slower, but more consistently than the EV1.

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