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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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Production of the 2021 Elantra starts in the fall in Ulsan, Korea and at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and sales begin in the fourth quarter. The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. —Brian Smith, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor America.

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Hyundai Motor America Targeting Minimum Average 50 mpg for Lineup by 2025

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Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016. This fall, Hyundai will launch the 2.0T

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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

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Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW. two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) and lithium-ion battery.

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. Its e-motor delivers 134 horsepower and 218 lb.-ft. IONIQ Hybrid’s permanent magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW with maximum torque of 125 lb.-ft., powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. liter, two-cylinder diesel TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery. Together, the TDI and E-motor deliver a maximum torque of 140 N·m and 51 kW in boosting mode.

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Hyundai increases fuel efficiency and all-electric operation in 2013 Sonata Hybrid

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The Hybrid has estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5, The Hybrid Limited model carries estimated ratings of 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 37 mpg combined. kW Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG), higher output 35 kW electric motor, a more powerful 270V, 5.3

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Kia updates Optima hybrid for MY2013; more power, better fuel efficiency

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Kia Motors America (KMA) has introduced the updated 2013 Optima Hybrid, featuring a more performance-driven and fuel-efficient powertrain as well as more cargo space and premium features. hp) electric motor. The base model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg US city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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