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QOTD: Dealing With The Metric System

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We Yanks like to think we're in this bubble of Imperial measurements, but many of us, myself included, live within a reasonable drive of Canada -- a place that uses the metric system. of a mile, you can convert mpg to km/h by multiplying by 1.6. Yup, we're gonna talk about the metric system. miles x 4, so 12.4

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Developed specifically for US and Canada, the six- to seven-seat midsize crossover CrossBlue is targeted at the rapidly growing mid-size SUV segment, and would sit in the Volkswagen SUV lineup above the Tiguan and below the premium Touareg. l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 The CrossBlue concept.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). l/100 km (78 mpg US) in the new European driving cycle (NEDC). l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph.

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Chevy’s Cruze Diesel: a compact diesel contender in the US

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GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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Flash Drive: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 38.9 seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 All Polestar 3 models sold in the US and Canada are built in Volvo’s manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. torque 0-60: 4.8 torque 0-60: 4.5

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2024 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Reviewed

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However, even a peppy convertible wouldn’t offer a commensurate sensory experience to the Can-Am. Mine came set to French since the vehicle was shipped in from Canada. I’d estimate 0-60 mph on the F3-S to take place somewhere around 4.5 I found myself averaging roughly 35 mpg depending on how much I abused the throttle.