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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) combined. The new TNGA 2.5-liter inches; bore remains at 3.44 l/100 km) for the entry-level XLE.

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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mpg US) with 97 g/km CO 2 in the NEDC combined cycle. liters diesel per 100 km (60 mpg US) in the NEDC test procedure (New European Driving Cycle)—up to up to 8% less than the 1.7-liter An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km.

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Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssist goes on sale in Q1 2012; estimated 37 mpg highway

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engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. The eAssist system consists of a 32-cell, 0.5-kW Aerodynamic improvements.

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter Its lower weight, standard automatic Stop/Start feature and more fuel-efficient operation translates into cleaner and more economical performance.

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

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liter four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine, new Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission and a new double wishbone rear suspension design are all representative technologies that have evolved through TNGA. Along with the new platform, an all-new 2.5-liter 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Click to enlarge. inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter

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Additional details on Honda’s new 1.6L diesel

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This new engine offers 88 kW (120 PS, 118 hp) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm with CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km (equivalent to 65 mpg US, 3.6 This improves the fuel mixing with the air resulting in a cleaner and more efficient combustion helping to achieve the low emissions and fuel consumption. liter i-DTEC.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

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The changes start with the exterior, which has a more angular design – it’s especially noticeable at the rear taillights. The gaping grille is meant to evoke the first-generation Mustang, and the LED headlights have a tri-bar design that is traditionally Mustang. Just press that “pony” button to get started.

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