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BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 l/100km (94 mpg US).

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. The Toyota RAV4 Prime will come to market in summer 2020.

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VW stages global launch for third generation of Beetle; for the US, two gasoline and one diesel engines

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In markets such as Asia, Australia, Europe and New Zealand, the new Beetle will be offered exclusively with charged engines. It meets all US emission limits and offers manufacturer estimates of 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. l/100 km (43 mpg US), with 129 g/km CO 2. five cylinder engine models.

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). By way of comparison: a conventional turbo system diverts part of the exhaust gas stream needed for the forced induction away from the turbine via a wastegate valve as a function of its operating state. TSI ACT BlueMotion in global markets. Eco-coasting.

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Toyota introduces 4th gen RAV4; discontinues V6 option as segment moves towards more fuel efficiency

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RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have received EPA-estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 24 mpg city/31 highway (9.8 l/100km, respectively), while all-wheel-drive models are EPA-estimated at 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway (10.7 As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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As a comparison, the Audi SQ5 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp), with peak torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft). The new top-of-the-line gasoline model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 The Audi SQ5 consumes on average 8.5

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Three models comprise the Macan product range at market launch. mpg US ), which corresponds to a CO 2 value of between 164 and 159 g/km. seconds with the Sport Chrono package fitted) with its 258-bhp (190-kW) engine, and achieves a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). liters/100 km (37.3 seconds (or 6.1 Macan phantom view.

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