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Road Test: 2025 Lexus RX 450h+ AWD PHEV

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liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors (front and rear), the total system puts out 304 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque. Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged. Powered by a 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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We made 0-60 mph runs in 7.1 Toyotas hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The competitive models are sedans like the gasoline Genesis G80 , Honda Accord Hybrid , Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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These power a front-wheel drive, 3-phase, 73 kW continuous, 94 kW maximum asynchronous electric motor that delivers 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of instant torque and a top speed of about 100 mph (161 km/h). More than 50,000 gallons of gasoline have been saved so far by the fuel cell Equinoxes, more than 100 of which are part of Project Driveway.

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Ford unveils its first plug-in hybrid vehicle for police and government customers

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The lithium-ion battery can move the vehicle up to 21 miles on a single charge and up to 85 mph on battery power alone. Once the battery runs down, the vehicle is powered by its gasoline-electric hybrid powerplant with a range surpassing 500 miles.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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College Electric Motorcycle Team Keeps Setting Records

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On our last day at Bonneville, I told the team, ‘You started a few weeks ago as a great student club, but you’re leaving as a racing team.’” —David Cookie, OSU’s Center for Automotive Research Cooke recalls that the remnant was two students who were working on related side projects, including an electric dirt bike. mph) over one mile.

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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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The gasoline engines. The EA211 family gasoline engines used are exclusively turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engines (four valves, four cylinders). The gasoline engines offered at launch on the new Golf deliver 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp and 103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp. Multi-collision braking system. In addition, Park Assist 2.0

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