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Mercedes-AMG Brings Entry-Trim SL 43 to America

The Truth About Cars

turbocharged engine breathed upon by AMG and featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. & Said to provide quick throttle response across the rpm range, the turbo is operated via the car’s 48-volt electrical system, a piece of kit which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator. .& What’s that, you say? Glad you asked.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Green Car Congress

The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26 The truck chassis was redesigned as well.

2009 150
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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Over 314 miles of Southern California city and highway driving our overall average was 38.8 On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. If you want extra oomph, select the Excite mode and expect 0-60 mph times of 6.6 A capable and efficient engine.

PHEV 104
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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design.

Acura 76
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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3 The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California.

Escape 91
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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6 Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate.

Lexus 84
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Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

Over 652 miles of mixed driving through Southern California we averaged 23.9 In two all-freeway runs of 150 miles each, with the dynamic radar cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.6 The attractive LED tail lamps continue the “L-shape” theme with the rear finished-off by the dual, rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

Lexus 67