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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000

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version of the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model. The UX 300h AWD now gets 42 mpg, up from 39 mpg, and the UX 300h in front-wheel-drive form gets 43 mpg, up 1 mpg. Although this U.S. EPA ratings are up, too.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. Hybrid system. Hybrid system. Click to enlarge. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E. Click to enlarge.

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid. C-MAX Energi.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The TT concept features a plug-in hybrid drive with two electric motors and a system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb? mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 Audi TT offroad concept.

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Schaeffler presenting new CVT-based plug-in hybrid concept for B- and C-segments

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At the VDI Transmission Conference in Friedrichshafen, Schaeffler will be presenting a plug-in hybrid concept based on a CVT (continuously variable transmission). The combination of a hybrid drive with a CVT is not new, but Schaeffler says s=that its variation offers even more efficiency and reduced fuel consumption.

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Opel presents PHEV version of Grandland X SUV

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Opel presented the new all-wheel drive PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) version of the Grandland X. l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. litr†e turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder gasoline engine specially adapted to the hybrid application; and.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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Audi SQ5 TDI mild hybrid 48V drivetrain. The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. In its latest version, the three-liter V6 delivers 251 kW (341 PS) and 700 N·m (516.3 lb-ft) of torque. l/100km (33.6

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