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Volvo’s highest-mileage plug-in hybrid is going away

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” The V60 wagon derivative is also expected to go away, even though it comes from a plant in Belgium rather than South Carolina—although Volvo hasn’t yet made that part of it official. Initially, only the sporty S60 Polestar Engineered was available as a plug-in hybrid, but Volvo later introduced a more sensible Recharge model.

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the four-door, and anticipated CO 2 emissions from 101 g/km and fuel efficiency from 4.4 mpg US) for the wagon. mpg US) fuel efficiency. l/100 km (53.4

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2014 Toyota Verso offering new 1.6L diesel from BMW, first stop/start system

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—Gerald Killmann, Vice President R&D at Toyota’s R&D center in Belgium. mpg US) in the combined homologation cycle. The availability of torque has also been stretched, so the engine will happily rev beyond 3,000 rpm without running out of breath. 2014 Verso. Click to enlarge. 20 kg lighter than the prior 2.0 l/100 km (52.3

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Ford Rolls Out New Powertrain Lineup for Europe

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The 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines are available as either a 1.6-liter liter engine with 203 PS (200 hp, 149 kW) is being launched in the latest 2010 S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo models, which are now in production at Ford’s Genk plant in Belgium. It is also available in the 2010 Mondeo. Earlier post.). million units by 2013.

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Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck

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mpg US). >. This aerodynamics package is already available ex-factory for heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz trucks in long-haul transport. The Aerodynamics trailer began as a study presented by Mercedes-Benz last autumn at the “Trailer” trade show in Kortrijk, Belgium. Earlier post.) l/100 km (9.1 It is based on a conventional 13.6

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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The C40 Recharge is available with a heat pump that warms the interior without drawing on the battery as well as a battery conditioner that warms the battery to a temperature that will take a faster and higher charge. USB-C ports (two front and rear), Bluetooth and SiriusXM are included, but AM radio is not available.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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