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Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

Green Car Congress

Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US. This system allows you to select the firmness of the suspension to tailor the car’s dynamics to the road surface or your personal preference. Like the T5, the T8 Twin Engine uses a Volvo Drive-E gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 101 – 96 (162.5 – 154.5 The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter 47.0 – 50.0 48.0 – 50.0 In everyday driving, it reduces consumption by up to 0.4 liters (0.1 60.3 – 65.3

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

The Truth About Cars

Other standard features include a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, heated front seats, cooled front seats, keyless entry, four-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera. A Climate Package ($750) added headlamp cleaners, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. Oh, and comfort.

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review - The Un-Car

The Truth About Cars

And for the record, I’m a Coke person, though Wilford Brimley’s favorite chronic disease has pushed me toward the Coke Zero end of the bubbly drinks spectrum. Dual-zone climate control, a real knob for the volume, and wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are quite welcome, and work nicely. This is an excellent answer.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Surge in EVSE essential EV sales are accelerating and are expected to grow exponentially , EV buyers taking personal action to fight the climate crisis , and/or discovering that EVs are safer, faster, more economical , and more fun to drive. In California, it is 134 mpg. Level 3 charging networks.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 The rear head and leg room easily and comfortably accommodate a 6-foot plus person, and can handle three child seats. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 144 g/km CO 2. l/100km (62 mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 106 g/km CO 2. liters of diesel per 100 km (73.5 Average fuel consumption is 4.8

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