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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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After running computer simulations, it was apparent that a new engine design was needed to work with the Elio vehicle to achieve this goal and still maintain a top speed of more than 100 MPH with goal of 0-to-60 MPH in less than 10 seconds. The Elio engine uses a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 The first thought is this references a 3.5-liter Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, SiriusXM and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. mpg, same as the EPA.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 Had we needed to, the dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD. The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SiriusXM. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 The short rear deck, with a spoiler, leads to vertical LED tail and brake lights, and the twin chromed exhaust ports.