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Polestar modestly optimizes Volvo V60 diesel Plug-in Hybrid

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Polestar, the motorsport and performance collaboration with Volvo Cars, has introduced a modest Performance optimization of the Volvo V60 diesel Plug-in Hybrid. l/100 km (131 mpg US) and 48 g/km. The exterior blends the Plug-in Hybrid identification with the R-Design front, rear diffusor and 18-inch ‘Ixion’ wheels. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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Hybrid vehicle production for Toyota in Europe has doubled to reach a record 116,383 units produced at the company’s manufacturing facilities in France (Yaris Hybrid) and in the United Kingdom (Auris Hybrid and Auris Hybrid Touring Sports). l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2.

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2015 Ford Transit offers fuel economy up to 46% better than old E-Series vans

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liter EcoBoost engine, 2015 Transit low- and medium-roof regular wheelbase wagons deliver a 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating (16.8 That reflects an improvement of as much as 46% compared with the 10 mpg city/13 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating for the Ford E-Series 6.8-liter When equipped with the 3.5-liter

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ICCT study finds increasing gap between rated and actual passenger car fuel consumption in Europe

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In the report, the authors used on-road vehicle testing data from Spritmonitor.de (Germany); Travelcard (Netherlands); LeasePlan (Germany); Honestjohn.co.uk (United Kingdom); WhatCar? United Kingdom); and TCS (Switzerland). United States. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. This correction factor was updated in 2008.

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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The Opel Ampera will then be rolled out throughout France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom from the beginning of 2012. L/100 km (147 mpg US) and emits less than 40 g/km CO 2 (preliminary data). Electric cars are among the best long-term solutions to meet society’s energy and environmental challenges.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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There is no plug on the Range Rover to recharge the battery. liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 19 mpg city/25 highway and 21 combined. mpg, which was acceptable for such a powerful engine and the 4,430-pound curb weight. second range. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Plug-ins' H2USA, the new U.S. million tons.

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