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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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mpg US ) and CO 2 emissions of 100 g/km; automatic stop-start (ISG) equipped models will achieve 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km. To process LPG the engine is fitted with an additional fuel system featuring a solenoid valve, vaporiser (which turns the liquid LPG into a gas by reducing its pressure by 0.7 l/100 km (40.6

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Unlike factory embedded solutions that are only available in premium new cars, moj.io moj.io’s software developer kit will support apps for consumers, service providers and automotive retailers, connecting drivers to their driving world in real-time. It will also coach drivers on how to improve their driving.

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Volkswagen to introduce Golf plug-in hybrid at Geneva; first deliveries in autumn

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The GTE marks the fifth drive type for the Golf, which is already available with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and battery-electric drives, varying with markets. With the addition of the plug-in hybrid GTE, the Golf line incorporates all the relevant drive systems of today: gasoline, diesel, natural gas, hybrid, and electric.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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One four-cylinder gasoline engine and one four-cylinder diesel unit are available from launch, putting 135 kW/184 hp at the disposal of the BMW 220i Coupe and BMW 220d Coupe. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 This kit lifts engine output by 12 KW and increases peak torque by 20 N·m (15 lb-ft).

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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The seven-speed S tronic is available for all engines, either optional or standard (with the 1.8 US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3 US mpg) (89 g CO 2 per km [143.2 The low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (AGR) is also water-cooled and discharges directly upstream of the turbocharger. The new A1 entry?level

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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