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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). the EPA/NHTSA Technical Assessment Report for the upcoming CAFE regulations: 47, 51, 56 and 62 mpg. least-cost) technology mix for each scenario. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As As an additional cost of operation benefit, the new 2018 Tiguan runs on regular; its predecessor looked for premium.). The 2017 Tiguan with 4Motion drops down to 21 mpg combined.

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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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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. The rear is smooth with LED lighting, including a strip connecting the lights, and a gloss black accent panel on the upper trunk. The silver trim appears again on the lower rear fascia.

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Road Test: 2025 Lexus RX 450h+ AWD PHEV

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Running on 91 octane, the fuel economy is rated at 35 mpg on gasoline alone in city and highway tests with 37 all-electric miles when fully charged. Connectivity includes Bluetooth streaming audio, hands-free telephone and messaging. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Cummins to reveal battery-electric and range-extended-electric systems for transit buses

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Operational flexibility is also improved with fast recharge capability using a plug-in connection, as well as options for en-route charging when a pantograph or charge plate infrastructure is available. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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Road Trip: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring

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Running on 87 octane, the EPA rates the Civic Hybrid at 50 mpg city/47 highway and 49 combined. The steering weight provided a good connection with the road. Oh, the 50+ mpg almost slipped by! Even with all those miles, it still gets 30+ mpg and doesnt burn or leak a drop of oil. The engine hums like a sewing machine.