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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz has a rear-mounted powerplant as standard. The rear motor produces 282 horsepower, in comparison to the two-row European-spec model, which debuted with 201 hp. Buzz increases the top speed to an electronically limited 99 mph, up from the two-row’s 90 mph. Just as with the original Bus, the three-row ID.

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

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One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. ORNL staff members John Thomas, Shean Huff and Brian West have worked to quantify this trend through analysis of dynamometer testing results for 74 vehicles at steady-state speeds from 50 to 80 mph [80 to 129 km/h].

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Renovo shows production prototype of Shelby-based electric supercar

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Using a factory-modified Shelby American CSX9000 rolling chassis (“Cobra Daytona Coupe”), Renovo’s eponymous coupe features twin mid-mounted sequential axial-flux motors producing more than 370 kW (500 hp) and 1,000 lb-ft (1,356 N·m) of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.4 Top speed is more than 120 mph (193 km/h).

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Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). kg of natural gas per 100 kilometers in comparison to the predecessor model. In both cases the vehicle already meets the EU6 standard valid from 2015. Class (which already meets the future Euro 6 emissions standard) has been assigned to the best efficiency class (A+).

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. In comparison, the first-gen Mirai was FWD, and the larger stack was placed under a raised section of the passenger compartment floor. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai.

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New Polo GTI Lowers Fuel Consumption by 25%

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As a comparison, its direct predecessor equipped with an equivalent power 1.8-liter seconds and reaches a top speed of 229 km/h (142 mph). Power is transferred to the front wheels via DSG as standard equipment. Power is transferred to the front wheels via DSG as standard equipment. liter turbo engine consumed 7.9

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Cadillac Lyriq vs Ford Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y: Features, price, and tech comparison

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Below is a comparison of the Cadillac Lyriq, the Ford Mustang Mach-E (both in SR and ER variants), and the Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor AWD. . In comparison, the Mach-E has a length of 186.0 kWh standard range unit that gives drivers about 211 miles of range and a 98.8 second 0-60 mph time, respectively. .

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