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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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That ICE engine acts as a generator only, and there’s no direct mechanical connection between the ICE engine and the wheels. The executive also noted that a series hybrid is not the best during highway usage or at a steady state of 70 or 75 mph.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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

Green Car Congress

As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter seconds, which was plenty peppy for freeway onramp merging.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 The first thought is this references a 3.5-liter mpg, same as the EPA.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Green Car Congress

The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. Collision Prevention Assist is operational from a speed of approximately 12 mph (19 km/h). 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation.

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