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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 The 12-way heated and ventilated power sport seats, carbon fiber, piano black, satin-finished accents and the analog center-dash clock added posh touches.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

Green Car Congress

Both engines have been retuned for fuel economy and better performance and drivability with maximum torque now available at a lower RPM. The transmission optimizes the engine’s responsiveness for a sporty feel that doesn''t sacrifice fuel economy. A larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and aid fuel efficiency.

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DOE awards $54M to 13 projects for transformational manufacturing technologies and materials; top two awards go to carbon fiber materials and electrodes for next-gen batteries

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The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. For better economy, the 2.5L If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. engine with 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft. Both run on 91 octane.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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Fuel economy and performance numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Otherwise, the cabin is quiet with little wind or tire noise. In 450 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 25.6 Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50

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We did not have an i4 eDrive40 to test, but in summary, it is like the M50, except it’s less expensive, slower, only has a single motor driving the rear wheels, and is more of a long-range economy vehicle. The ride is tranquil with no tire or wind noise. That may not be a bad thing. A Modern and Enjoyable Cockpit.

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