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Ford introduces new Transit family in North America; emphasis on improved fuel economy in commercial vehicle segment

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million during the next several years to 21 million units annually by 2017. Ford says that the Transit will achieve an average of 25% better fuel economy and haul at least 300 pounds more than today’s E-Series. liter V6 with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) prep kit. It’s that simple. ”.

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Groupe PSA launching a new generation of small vans based on EMP2 platform for Peugeot, Citroën and Opel/Vauxhall

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PSA Groupe’s latest powertrains will include new diesel engines, presented in May 2017, which meet the requirements of the future Euro6.d The new vehicles will be unveiled by their respective brands. Utility versions of the passenger vehicles will be rolled out in a few months. d regulations that come into force in 2020.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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New MQB-based Volkswagen Arteon fastback debuts in Geneva; 1.5L TSI Evo with cylinder deactivation

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Volkswagen introduced the new Arteon five-door fastback at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. TSI (92 kW); the improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map. The newly developed MQB-based fastback model initially offers a choice of three gasoline and three diesel engines.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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In only a few short years Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai launched in 2017, released the excellent G70, G80 and G90 sedans. The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. The turbocharged four-cylinder balanced power and fuel economy. The Premium Midsize SUV Benchmark.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Road Test: 2017 Ford Escape. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles. 72 miles, with 35.3

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