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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5 l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. —“Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Vehicles”. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Lexus unveils new IS sport sedan and first-ever IS hybrid; IS 300h targeting 217 hp and 55 mpg US

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liter V6 gas engine. liter V6 gas engine. The IS 300h will be available in Japan where a majority of the vehicles we sell are hybrids and in Europe and other international markets where CO 2 emissions drive buying behavior. —Junichi Furuyama, IS chief engineer. Engine/Transmission. The IS 350 features a 3.5

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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Alfa Romeo has likewise been talking a big game about going all-electric, making me wonder how their holdover combustion vehicles are going to fare when nobody running the business wants you to buy them. Fuel economy is said to be 29 mpg on the highway and 23 around town. Still, if you want to try and be frugal, the 14.8-kWh

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Select the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note and spirited acceleration, with 0-60 mph runs consistently turned in the 5.4 Your numbers may differ.

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