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Hertz adds 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to rental fleet

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The Sonata Hybrid is available to rent at airports including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dulles International and Chicago, as well as cities such as San Jose, San Diego and Long Beach in California; Portland, Oregon; and Denver. Hertz believes it has one of the most fuel-efficient rental fleets in the industry.

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Ford prices Auto Start-Stop system in non-hybrid 2013 Fusion 1.6L EcoBoost model at $295

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Some communities—such as Denver, Colo. Ford is making Auto Start-Stop available for non-hybrids in the US with the new 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost: projected 37 mpg highway. 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg. and Ann Arbor, Mich.—are —are also considering ordinances banning excessive engine idling.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. Based on our half-day of driving the new Tiguan in the foothills of Denver, the automaker has succeeded on the quality front. engine carries a 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined EPA rating—using premium gasoline.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Some of these vehicles may be available for demonstrations using the available contact info. 2006 (Denver CO) Veridian Corp. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. At this moment, options for individuals are still limited. Contact Nikki AT aminorjourney DOT COM, [link].

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