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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 A convenient solution is also provided by the standard e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, for controlling functions such as charging and air conditioning via smartphone. mph) if the traffic is slow-moving. tron quattro needs only 1.7

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 We have a PHEV system that has incredible efficiency, but it is also one of the highest performing vehicles on the road with extraordinarily connected feel to it.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The transaxle includes two electric machines coaxial with the input shaft as well as an integrated Power Inverter Module which connects via busbars to the motors. However, the transaxles were designed with unique rotors specific to the application.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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l/100 km (157 mpg US), or 35 g/km of CO 2. LT circuit 2 handles power electronics, charger and high-voltage battery; these three components can be cooled according to demand, both passively by the LT cooler and actively via the air-conditioning circuit, which is connected to the LT circuit 2 via a chiller. Earlier post.).

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Earlier post.)].

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