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2020 Range Rover available with 48V mild hybrid in-line 6

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The 2020 Range Rover is now available in the UK with a 3.0-liter mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 212g/km (NEDC equivalent combined). liter engine is paired with an electric motor that can harvest energy through deceleration and store it in a 48V battery. seconds (0-60mph in 5.9 seconds) and to a top speed of 140mph (225km/h).

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 The models will be with dealers starting in early 2020. Audi A5 Coupé. l/100km (37.9–38.6 TDI V6 engine.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. In the course of the prototype’s design, Renault developed the technologies necessary for the introduction of a car with fuel consumption of just 2 liters/100 km by 2020. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 101 – 96 (162.5 – 154.5 The A3 Sedan will be on the lots of European dealerships beginning in summer 2020. The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter 47.0 – 50.0

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. You had me at 46 MPG. These driving routes were chosen for their scenic variety, and the 80-percent highway/20-percent city driving mix that covered 630 miles resulting in an average of 58 mpg. There is a concealed storage compartment beneath the cargo floor to store the charge cord.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Hybrid options in this category include: Road Test: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. 72 miles, with 35.3

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). Regenerative braking uses the electric motor to convert kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting and stores it in the battery.

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