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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. Vehicles were tested in dynamometer laboratories at steady speeds from 40 to 80 mph [64 to 129 km/h], with the proper road-load applied. 50 to 60 mph.

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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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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). Millerized 2.0

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Subaru Expands 2.0L Boxer Diesel Applications to the Impreza Hatchback

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100km (40 mpg US), with acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in a 9.0 seconds and with a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). The design enables a light, compact unit which provides the strength necessary for the added stresses of diesel combustion, while reducing vibration, noise and internal friction compared to an in-line engine.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The best we could do over 110 of those miles, with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph and in Eco mode, was 29.6 A prominent black with chromed three-bar front grille, and the immediately recognizable VW logo badge, extends between the LED head and daytime running lights. This is very helpful when cornering in an unlit area.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 On another 87-mile run we hit an impressive 39.2 Very European.