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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mpg US) and 126 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (202.8 mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). Audi offers this fuel for three years as a standard feature to customers ordering a g-tron model by 31 May 2018.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. A4 Avant g-tron. lb per 62.1

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The Luxury and Premium Luxury models come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Sport model. Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The 2022 Genesis GV70 has two engine options with all-wheel drive (AWD) standard. Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Having choices of two stout engines with standard all-wheel drive, plus the best warranty in the class, makes the GV70 a top choice.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Advanced Manufacturing.

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