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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Enlighten: Adds electric vehicle mode indicator and tachometer.

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Volkswagen to reveal new diesel variant of Cross Coupé Concept PHEV; 131 mpg US

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Volkswagen will bring to Geneva a new diesel-engined variant of its Cross Coupé Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, first introduced with a gasoline engine at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 ( earlier post ). l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. Cross Coupé Concept. Click to enlarge.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L An 80-cell, 1.5

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VW Unveils Up! Lite Concept at LA Show; Diesel Hybrid with Combined Cycle Fuel Consumption of 96 mpg US (70 mpg Highway)

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L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). Since it is capable of pure electric driving, the configuration is classified as a full hybrid. Earlier post.). might be commercialized. The newly designed 0.8

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Lincoln to Price MKZ Hybrid at Parity with Gasoline Model

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The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. The 2011 HS 250h models go on sale this fall as well. Click to enlarge.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 direct-injected four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic powertrain combination is rated at 180 horsepower (134 kW) and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.6 Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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First European Lighthouse Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cars to Launch in Norway; 17 Fuel Cell Vehicles and Refueling Station in 2011

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The first EC-funded European Lighthouse Project (LHP) for hydrogen fuel cell cars will launch in Oslo, Norway in 2011 with 17 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and a large scale hydrogen refuelling station by H2 Logic. liter gasoline car due to its 100 kW/136 hp electric motor, which develops torque of 290 Nm (214 lb-ft). Earlier post.)

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