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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. These features include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (standard). Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (standard). Remote Start.

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Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE

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Ford introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van. The best-selling compact cargo van in the US, Ford Transit Connect has a 46% market share. More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. A standard new 2.0-liter Transit Connect’s new 1.5-liter

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Chevy 2015 City Express cargo van rated at 25 mpg combined

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Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L In the 2014 Transit Connect, the 1.6L

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

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Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. The A3 Sportback e-tron’s fuel consumption in accordance with the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles is 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (157 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per kilometer (56.3

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 Audi is updating the A5 sedan.

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Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

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The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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The new RAV4 comes with a maximum of 1,500 W (AC 100 V) external power supply function as standard equipment. The RAV4 is readily able to provide regular power supplies at home or outside as a standard feature. The supplied power cable (both AC 100 and 200 V) can be connected to an electrical socket for recharging.

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