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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on an 18-month evaluation of in-service second-generation diesel-electric hybrid delivery vans and found significant fuel economy benefits of the hybrids compared to similar conventional vans. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Based on our half-day of driving the new Tiguan in the foothills of Denver, the automaker has succeeded on the quality front. 2018 Chevy Equinox diesel. Select compact SUVs.

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