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Toyota unveils Corolla Cross Hybrid in the US; on sale in June starting at $27,970

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The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, along with the gas model launched in 2021, will be assembled in the US at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid will be available in three new grades: S, SE and XSE. With 196 horsepower and an 8.0

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy. Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems Weight reduction'

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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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Production of the 2021 Elantra starts in the fall in Ulsan, Korea and at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and sales begin in the fourth quarter. The high-efficiency electric motor has an electric-only driving mode that delivers instantaneous torque at low speeds, with available power-assist at higher vehicle speeds.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid costs just $500 more than non-hybrid

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However, the non-hybrid Santa Fe is also available in a lower SE grade that starts at $35,345. The Santa Fe Hybrid is also available in Limited and Calligraphy grades priced from $45,245 and $48,395, respectively. Hyundai shifted production to Alabama in 2022. The non-hybrid front-wheel drive Santa Fe SEL starts at $37,845.

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New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson, with its all-new design, will begin arriving in the US market this spring (gasoline and hybrid models), with plug-in models available in summer 2021. The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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These models include the Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Santa Cruz and a new dedicated-platform, electrified Ioniq SUV, all of which feature new designs, eco powertrain availability and major platform options. Tucson gasoline and hybrid models will begin availability for the US market in spring 2021, with plug-in models available in summer 2021.

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2014 Acura MDX features new 3.5L i-VTEC V-6 with cylinder deactivation

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The 2014 MDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18/27/21 mpg US (13.0, The 2014 Acura MDX is scheduled to go on sale at US Acura dealers nationwide this summer and will be available in four grades. Built on a completely new platform, the seven-passenger MDX is powered by an all-new direct-injected 24-valve 3.5-liter

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