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Mercedes-Benz unveils V-Class concept plug-in hybrid MPV at Geneva; 78 mpg US

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At the Geneva International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Concept V?ision liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. The MPV concept can travel up to 50 km in the all-electric mode if driven at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). ision e accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 6.1 The Concept V?ision

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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Would You Rather? Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

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By contrast, Toyota’s base motor is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter With the standard engine, each model should reach 60 mph in about 8 seconds. In the past, Toyota engineers have told us that they intentionally build their powertrains with longevity in mind and that under-strained motors are a large piece of the puzzle.

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Would You Rather? Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5

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It boasted a traditional 8-speed automatic transmission, rather than a CVT, and made power from a larger motor that sidestepped forced induction. They’ll both hit 60 mph in about 8 seconds. This one comes down to preference and what kind of driver assistance features you personally like to see on an automobile.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). or 42 mpg US) makes it the world’s most economical V6 diesel and puts it on a par with the previous four-cylinder S 250 CDI model. mpg US)—0.7

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 The sonorous sound of the eight-cylinder engine is amplified by a sound actuator in the exhaust system, which drivers can adjust to their personal preferences via the Audi drive select system. lb-ft) of torque, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Green Flight Challenge to award total purse of $1.65M, funded by NASA

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The CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency) Foundation will conduct the multi-day flight competition in which aircraft must demonstrate at least 100 mph and 200 passenger mpg on a 200 mile flight. A total purse of $1,650,000, funded by NASA, will be awarded.

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