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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. Like the light electrification powertrain of the Buick LaCrosse upon which it is based, the Alpheon eAssist features a 2.4-liter Earlier post.). mpg US, 7.1

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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The IEA and ITF have developed a range of projections of possible “business-as-usual” scenarios around this, indicating the potential for a doubling (or more) of vehicle kilometers travelled (VKT) combined with modest improvements in vehicle fuel economy. Fuel taxes. litres per 100 km). Vehicle taxes and incentives.

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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

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The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. There’s even a first aid kit.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, gets new AISIN torque-convertor AT option for petrol trims | Autocar Professional

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The rear has a redesigned and smoother-looking tailgate with a full-width LED light bar, and sleeker, C-shaped tail-lamps; the registration plate is now mounted on the rear bumper instead of on the tailgate. litre turbo-petrol engine with a 6-speed manual (ARAI-rated 18.89kpl fuel economy) and a 6-speed torque convertor (17.96kpl) option.

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Wireless charging company WiTricity scaling up EV charging capability as well as itself

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The yellow lines represent the flow of energy from the source to the WiTicity capture coil, which is shown powering a light bulb. When the batteries are smaller [as in plug-in hybrids], you are not getting all the fuel economy benefit if the battery is not fully charged. WiT-3300 Development Kit. Source: WiTricity.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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In that light, it’s the logical follow-up to the previous Charger, which ran for an astounding 18 model years over two generations. For 2024, both will come standard with a Direct Connection Stage kit already fitted, to allow maximum acceleration from launch. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?”

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L