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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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The compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt’s family of SmartWay®certified on-highway vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. This system reduces maintenance costs through regenerative braking and less wear and tear on the engine and transmission. Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. liter producing 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Out on the freeway, Comfort provided a comfortable ride and was preferred to Eco, where the acceleration response, gearshift points and air conditioning were reduced to get the best fuel economy. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) RWD 21/31/24.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Free Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Your numbers may differ. Hitting the Road.

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