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Charged Up: The 2024 Dodge Charger is Finally Here

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second 0-60 mph time for the Daytona, along with an 11.5-second The extra horsepower on the R/T and Scat Pack models come from stage kits that will be standard at launch but will later need to be purchased separately. Oh, and of course, the Daytona gets a fake-exhaust system that will make it sound like an old-school V8 muscle car.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Earlier post.)

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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The original engine concept for the three-wheeler was to take the Geo Metro engine and create a template for the Elio engine; the Metro engine was compact, perceived to be efficient, had the correct power requirements, and is relatively inexpensive to produce. The Elio engine uses a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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New Audi A3 Sportback cuts fuel consumption around 10% compared with prior models; up to 62 mpg US with entry diesel model; plug-in hybrid e-tron model in 2014

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liter engine accelerates the Audi A3 Sportback from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.9 seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h and a top speed of 213 km/h (133 mph). seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h and a top speed of 213 km/h (133 mph). seconds, top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph), average fuel consumption of 4.3

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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For example, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this year, Volkswagen presented the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid. On manual transmission Alltrack models, the ACC ceases to operate below 19 mph. Earlier post. It can even identify the closest dealer in case you need a recommendation.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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kWh Li-Ion battery pack carries an eight-year/100,000-mile or ten-year/150,000 mile Li-ion battery limited warranty, depending on the state of purchase/registration. degree included angle between the intake and exhaust valves. The Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) delivers 135-kW (up from 124 kW).

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