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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

Green Car Congress

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. TDI (35 kW); electric motor (35 kW); a 7-speed DSG (DQ200E) and the power electronics. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. From XL1 to twin up!

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). Until now, the Golf BlueMotion was only available in diesel (TDI) and natural gas (TGI) versions. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg).

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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

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Saving Money on Your Way to Maximum MPG. Whether you are seeking to develop more eco-conscious driving habits or reduce gas expenditure, there are many benefits to reducing the miles you put on your vehicle. Here are some ways to reduce your mileage and gas usage. 2 – Keep Up with Regular Car Maintenance.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6 90-mile run at 65 mph: 48.7

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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fuel economy at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined, with one mile more on the highway for the FWD model. However, on a 175-mile fuel mileage run, with the cruise control set at 65 mph and on flat, smooth roadways, we averaged 29.6 turbocharged engine which is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined.

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

Driving electric can be a plus in cold weather. Here’s what two organizations— Resource-Media and Recurrent —had to say about the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) in frigid weather. Plug-in hybrids can mitigate cold weather concerns as they are also gas-powered for extended range.