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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles. mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt is 220 pounds lighter than the first-generation and delivers 19% stronger 0-30 mph electric acceleration while providing 39% greater pure EV range.

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Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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With new thermally-managed NMC battery chemistry, the new Generation 2 all-electric powertrain has 20% longer range than Gen 1, with battery configuration options for 60 or 120-mile ranges (based on certified Dynamometer testing). hours (120-mile range) with Lightning’s DC fast charging option (using standard CCS-Combo charging).

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale; 84 mpg US

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liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Following the S 400 Hybrid and S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is the third hybrid model in the new S-class line-up. e-machine and power electronics) for six years or 100,000 kilometers (62,000 miles). The certified fuel consumption is 2.8

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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2014 Cascadia Evolution Class 8 rig delivers 10.67 mpg on closed-track demo; 7% better fuel economy than EPA 2010 Cascadia in cross-country tour

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mpg US (22 L.100km) mile closed-course track for 1,000 miles nonstop at an average speed of 60 mph, with a GCW of 76,000 lbs. On the Evolution of Efficiency cross-country tour, which ran 2,400 miles from San Diego, CA., miles per gallon and was operated at a GCW of 76,000 lbs. Click to enlarge.

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class to offer upgraded PHEV, new 48V mild hybrid models; advances in autonomy

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Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. Several new engines are planned for the new S-Class: in-line six cylinder diesel and gasoline engines as well as a new V-8 biturbo gasoline engine. The market launch of the new S-Class starts in the European markets in July.

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Volkswagen to Premiere New Generation of Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion Models; Consumption As Low As 3.3 L/100km (71.3 mpg US)

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All three Volkswagens are the most fuel-efficient models in their respective size classes, according to VW; all three are celebrating world premieres as production versions at the IAA; and all three can be ordered later this fall. mpg US), equivalent to 87 g/km CO 2 /km. mpg US), with 99 g CO 2 /km. mpg US) with 114 g/km CO 2.

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