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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Fuel consumption and emissions from the ML 450 HYBRID are up to 60% less than a conventional eight-cylinder SUV with permanent all-wheel drive. As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

EV Central

Not much has changed visually, but Tesla upped the claimed range and added a few extra features. But even within our four contenders there’s a split, the Kia and Hyundai taking the higher ground as part of the strategy to position each as premium products with premium price tags. The Tesla is at the other end of the spectrum.

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Hyundai Adds a Twin-Scroll Turbo to Sonata

Green Car Congress

Comparison of Sonata 2.0T The turbocharged engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger that, when combined with the GDI system, results in instantaneous power delivery. In addition, during cold starts, the waste-gate remains open which results in faster catalyst light-off for reduced exhaust emissions. and Competition.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. In a similar way various types of EVs could use the same standard battery packs, varying the number of packs from just 1 for a small short range sub-compact up to 6 or more for a very large long range SUV. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. Blending the MPG of SUVs and small cars understates the real consumption and rewards automakers for building gas hogs and unsafe micro cars which makes people want to buy "safe" gas hogs. Tags: evdriven. All rights reserved.

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