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Audi presents A6 L e-tron PHEV concept at Auto China in Beijing

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Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge. miles) on electric power.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. Not every automaker’s taking the same strategy when it comes to electrification.

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New 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe features upgraded engines, suite of EnergyDynamics technologies; ECO PRO mode

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The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 7.8 EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in the USA. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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

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As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. 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 mpg, same as the EPA.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L 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 seconds, which was plenty peppy for freeway onramp merging.