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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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According to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles, the five-door model consumes on average just 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile). In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles). kW charger.

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

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The Mustang earned 20 mpg during the publication’s 75 mph fuel-economy test from its 16-gallon fuel tank, while the Renegade earned 29 mpg from during the same test. Tesla to hold Model S Plaid delivery event on June 3 from Fremont. However, Elon Musk recently announced a Model S Plaid delivery event on June 3, 2021.

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Volkswagen Golf family named “2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year”

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Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year program is open to any all-new or substantially upgraded 2015 automobile. liter turbo-diesel inline-four return an EPA combined rating of 36 mpg, while the e-Golf has an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. —Motor Trend. The Golf TDI and its 2.0-liter

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111 Teams Officially Registered for Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE

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Having passed this first judging hurdle, these teams now move one step closer to competing for their share of the $10-million prize purse that will be awarded to teams that win a rigorous long distance stage competition and can exceed 100 mpg US equivalent fuel economy (MPGe). Tags: Conferences and other events Fuel Efficiency.

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Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

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In the event of a future economic recession, we would not recommend repeating the CARS program. While the program did accomplish both of its goals of stimulating the automobile market and decreasing carbon emissions, there are more cost effective policy proposals to achieve these objectives. miles per gallon (9.4

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. miles per gallon, with a high of 30 mpg over a 40-mile stretch with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. In 274 miles of driving through Southern California and using the air conditioning at most times, we averaged 27 mpg, but on a 150-mile all-freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, we averaged 32.8 The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway.