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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

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liter inline-4 on the Atkinson cycle, as part of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system, for a combined system output of 220 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque. He wasn’t wrong, except for the part when the gas engine does fire up. mpg over the course of 38 miles, according to a car that had less than 500 miles on the odometer.

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Kia unveils 2023 Sportage PHEV; 32-mile AER

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kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles. Developed as part of Kia’s new global brand transformation, “Movement that Inspires,” Sportage PHEV augments the Kia subcompact SUV lineup with two design-focused X-Line trim levels that come standard with all-wheel drive. Charging is accomplished courtesy of a 7.2

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NREL report on electric bus demo at Foothill Transit finds Proterra fuel economy >8x higher than CNG on same line

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kWh per mile—17.35 miles per diesel gallon equivalent (mpdge). The CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 3.89 An apples-to-apples comparison of fuel cost—i.e., per mile, including $0.04 per mile reflecting the expected energy loss of approximately 10% during charging. gge for CNG.

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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. To handle greater torque loads, the EcoDiesel V-6 connects to a newly added TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission, calibrated for low RPM shifts and the on- and off-road rigors of Jeep Gladiator duty.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.)

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Hyundai adds 2022 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and N Line models

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kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. The Plug-in Hybrid powerplant delivers power through a PHEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission for smoothness and efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg with all-wheel drive.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. SRS can increase the driving range by a couple of miles after 6 hours of charging. N·m) of torque. Digital Key. Remote Start.

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