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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. The Prius AWD-e models offer the same 65.5

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid. C-MAX Energi.

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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BMW is also optimizing the efficiency of the new BMW 740d xDrive available in European markets (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.1 liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology. The combustion engine is a 3.0-liter

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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Car and Driver recently conducted a highway fuel economy test run on the “Raven” Tesla Model S Long Range Plus—a variant that is no longer available to make room for the Model S Plaid, Plaid+, and refresh models. Tesla is working hard to improve the range of all its vehicles by developing and enhancing its battery technology.

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. mpg US) (WLTP) and 43 – 37 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. seconds en route to a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV. All 2023 Sequoias will feature the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Sequoia will be offered in 2WD or the available part-time 4WD system on SR5, Limited, Platinum and Capstone grades. Earlier post.). 2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid to start at $44,670; $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander goes on sale in the US this summer with three available powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L The gasoline powertrain has an EPA-estimated 24 combined MPG for XLE FWD; the hybrid an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG for the XLE FWD and the HYBRID MAX with an EPA-estimated 27 combined MPG.