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Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes targeting record with Kia Optima Hybrid

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liter Optima Hybrid employs a novel parallel gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain developed by Kia that delivers a blend of performance—acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.2 seconds, a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph), plus highly-competitive fuel economy equivalent to a 40.7%

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New 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe features upgraded engines, suite of EnergyDynamics technologies; ECO PRO mode

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The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will be offered as three distinct models in the USA. The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 7.8 Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

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To satisfy BIN5/ULEV emission regulations in the USA, it was necessary to reduce the engine’s raw emissions and install an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) emissions control system. It accelerates the Passat from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 113 mph. liters per 100 km.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. As the vehicles gather miles, data such as fuel economy, miles driven, charging times and additional content will be viewable online. A fully charged Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle is capable of running on electricity for approximately 13 miles (21 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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The Tucson Fuel Cell is equipped with a Hyundai’s latest 100 kW fuel cell stack, coupled to a 100 kW, 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) electric induction motor, allowing it to reach a maximum speed 100 mph. The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. million km).

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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of Volkswagen USA total sales. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. 2015 Jetta TDI.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. Just as the regular F-150 is the best-selling truck in America, the Ford F-150 Lightning will also be the best-selling EV truck in the USA, and its pre-orders back that up.

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