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Chevrolet Cruze Eco achieves EPA-rated 42 mpg on highway

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The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Aerodynamic improvements over non-Eco manual-transmission models contributed approximately six mpg to the Cruze’s EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy.

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Through TNGA, the Camry now has an ideal driving position for the driver—allowing for better concentration on the road ahead while helping to reduce driver fatigue—along with improving the overall seating position for all the vehicle’s occupants. Along with the new platform, an all-new 2.5-liter

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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2012 Camry Hybrid. Toyota has unveiled the seventh-generation Camry, the best-selling car in the US for nine years running and for 13 of the past 14 years. liter V6; and a highly revised version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain for the Camry Hybrid, including a new 2.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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at 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined. This engine, with cylinder deactivation, is rated at 26 mpg city/35 highway/29 combined. The rear features LED taillights, a chrome eyebrow framing the trunk lid, and twin bright exhaust tips. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Camry. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. Click to enlarge.

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