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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 This means that it is eligible for a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany. Customers can use the myAudi app to manage charging and pre-entry climate control even before they set off. l/100 km (112.0–123.8 kWh/100 km; and combined CO 2 emissions of 48–44 g/km (77.2–70.8

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 Lower weight makes a difference in fuel economy, and the 2018 Equinox delivers EPA ratings of 32 mpg and 29 mpg highway, respectively, for the standard 1.5L diesel model offers a GM-estimated 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency.

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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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Production of the 2014 model year Prius Plug-in begins in October with pricing taking effect when these models arrive in showrooms in November.The Prius Plug-in qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $2,500 in addition to the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) which offers a $1,500 rebate. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6 l/100 km) for the highway and 25 mpg (9.4 The software also prevents the system from engaging if the car does not reach 6 mph (10 km/h) since its last start—a feature for stop-and-go-driving conditions.

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2017 Audi A3 replaces 1.8L with Millerized 2.0L TFSI; better fuel economy, power and torque

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liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 l/100km), compared to an EPA-rated 27 mpg (8.7 System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 Hybrid Powertrain.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

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How Does 50+ MPG Sound? With 302 total system horsepower, the RAV4 Prime is the quickest Toyota SUV with 0-60 mph times of 5.4 Part-time power The EPA has rated the RAV4 Prime at 42 miles of all-electric range (AER) and 40 mpg city/36 highway/38 combined. mpg, but in two all-electric runs we saw 49 and 51 AER.

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