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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. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6 Connected Car Services: Remote Start with Climate Control and defroster.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Earlier post.). —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. mpg based on the dashboard computer. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of radio volume and channel knobs, as well as the Pacifica climate control wheel, which was the same size as the radio knobs, but separated so as to eliminate confusion. What’s going on under the skin. Pricing and Warranties.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

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Convenience features include automatic climate control, digital rear-view mirror camera with Homelink, push button start/stop, remote keyless entry, electric power steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth control switches, heated exterior power mirrors, rain sensing wipers and a tire pressure monitoring system.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

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Federal and state tax credits may affect your final price, so speak with your CPA before heading into your local Subaru dealer. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. This video explains the EyeSight driver assist technology on the 2023 Subaru Solterra.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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