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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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liter engine, which can be mounted either transversely or longitudinally—it is part of the MQB (transverse) as well as the MLB (longitudinal) assembly kits ( earlier post )—has already been applied in the Audi A4 in Europe in a longitudinal mounting. “[The 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile).

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3 US mpg) (89 g CO 2 per km [143.2 The intercooler, which is water-cooled via a separate loop, is mounted on the cylinder head. The low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (AGR) is also water-cooled and discharges directly upstream of the turbocharger. The Audi A1 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The 20-inch split, 5-spoke dark silver alloy wheels looked sharp against our RX 450h painted in Grecian Water, which is one of eleven exterior color options. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. There are eight cup holders throughout the cabin, but the door pockets are small and can at most handle a small water bottle. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate.

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

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The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Ferdinand Piëch—currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG—more than 10 years ago to produce a practical car that had a combined fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km (235 mpg). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Tips: Tesla Model 3 Paint Issues & How to Fix Them

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This is because the ceramic coating bonds with the paint on a molecular level that helps make the finish hydrophobic —or water repellent. However, Tesla has recently started to offer its own all-weather protection kit , which sells for $70. Install a Mudflap or Splash Guard. Keep It Clean.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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Kit Malthouse, London Deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise and Chairman of the London Hydrogen Partnership. mpg US or 3.5 So as well as producing a clean fuel we would be reducing the amount of waste we put into landfill. These are early days, but I am tremendously excited by the prospects of London’s hydrogen future.

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