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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). DPF regen events, etc.).

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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Below in the lower fascia are dual horizontal exhaust ports. This is quite a compliment, but while some design cues are similar, that is where the comparison between the two ends as one has a base price of $177,000 and the Genesis begins at $48,900. Event: WAJ Media Day (Genesis G70, GV80). Carefully Crafted Interior.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue, and end with F Sport unique larger exhaust ports. Comparison Test: 2019 Lexus UX 200 & 250h Hybrid. Safety and Convenience.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. In the rear the hands-free power lift-gate sits above the sliver lower fascia where there is a single, horizontal exhaust port. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Atkinson cycle engines features head-block split cooling with a hollow exhaust valve, a long stroke, cooled EGR, and low-friction coating. As an example, it rpm overshoot is detected, the software notes this and adapts for the next event. More on driving comparisons between the two when drive impressions can be released next week.)

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

The Atkinson cycle engines features head-block split cooling with a hollow exhaust valve, a long stroke, cooled EGR, and low-friction coating. As an example, it rpm overshoot is detected, the software notes this and adapts for the next event. More on driving comparisons between the two when drive impressions can be released next week.)

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