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Study: Combination of active and passive engine-off coasting delivers optimal fuel savings with 48V hybrid systems

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On the other hand, passive engine-off coasting alone showed no CO 2 reduction potential for NEDC and some in WLTP according to the paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress. diesel, 7-speed transmission, 10kW 48V BSG, and 60Ah 12V starter battery. diesel, 7-speed transmission, 15kW 48V BSG, and 60Ah 12V lead acid starter battery.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Audi Q7 e-tron. CO 2 (g/km).

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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Heck, you can even get to 55 mph in second, so wringing-out the speed and approaching red line is what this car loves and is built to do. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 Road Test: 2016 Dodge Challenger. A Driver’s Interior. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Lex Adams and Subaru. [

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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bi-turbo diesel. liter, bi-turbo diesel delivering 240 PS (237 hp, 177 kW) and 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. The Passat Hybrid has a top speed of more than 210 km/h (130 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds. Click to enlarge. TDI bi-turbo. Despite its output, the 2.0 Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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As a test, part of those miles were driven with the cruise control set at 65 mph where we averaged 44 mpg, and at 60 mph resulting in 51.4 When the engine is winding-out at the highest rpms it can be bit noisy. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Wind noise is unnoticeable, helped by the car’s 0.30 Road Test: 2016 Nissan Maxima. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 Your numbers may differ.

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