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How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live

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EVs were most cost competitive in cities with high gas prices, low electricity prices, moderate climates, high annual mileage, direct purchase incentives, and—for owners with home charging—time-of-use electricity rates. San Francisco and Los Angeles were the most expensive city for both EVs and gasoline cars.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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Honda debuted the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the battery-electric commuter vehicle to customers in select California and Oregon markets during the summer of 2012, followed by an East Coast rollout in 2013. Honda Fit EV. Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Ford Focus Electric. Nissan Leaf.

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Two engine options in new Mazda6; updated 2.5L with cylinder deactivation, turbo 2.5L with Dynamic Pressure Turbo

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The updated Mazda6 ( earlier post ) introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show this past week offers two powertrain options in the US: an upgraded SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. naturally aspirated engine and the turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda6’s 2.5-liter,

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8

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Mazda begins production of Mazda CX-5 with SKYACTIV-D diesel engine; Japan and Europe first markets

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liter gasoline engine at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The debut of the CX-5 with a diesel engine marks a new push on clean diesels in Japan market for Mazda. Earlier post.). Mazda says that the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 These improvements helped to achieve the lowest compression ratio of 14.0:1 Earlier post.)

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BMW bringing 4-cylinder gasoline engines back to the US; more diesels to come

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For the first time in more than a decade, BMW will once again offer a four-cylinder engine in the United States, said Jim O’Donnell, president BMW North America, in remarks at the Washington DC Auto Show. With 240 hp (179 kW) and 260 lb-ft (353 N·m)of torque, it offers more power and torque than BMW’s normally aspirated 3.0-liter

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Shell Opening First Cluster of Hydrogen Filling Stations in NYC Area

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This first cluster is an important step as we continue to build capability in retailing hydrogen fuel, in line with the auto makers’ plans to develop hydrogen vehicles. Today most hydrogen is made from natural gas; there is the potential for very low or zero-carbon hydrogen to be produced at scale, according to Shell.

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