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

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The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L

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

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The engine features VVT-iE on the intake side while utilizing VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) for the exhaust, a highly efficient compression ratio of 13:1 (14:1 for the hybrid version) for increased thermal efficiency and fuel efficiency and a bore and stroke measuring 3.44 inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found).

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips.

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Jaguar introduces Gen 2, aluminum-intensive XF; up to 60 mpg US with diesel Ingenium engine

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With fuel economy as low as 60 mpg US (3.94 A cam phaser on the exhaust side allows the catalysts to reach operating temperature even more quickly, further reducing emissions. Integrating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology into the exhaust gas aftertreatment system further cuts NO x to very low levels. mpg US (5.5

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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Fading out light that could dazzle other road users from the headlights, Glare-Free Highbeam retains maximum illumination for other areas. A windshield-mounted camera detects oncoming vehicles up to 800 meters ahead, and the system uses shutters to block specific paths of light. Glare-Free Highbeam. Ford Adaptive Steering.

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