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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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The high cost of specialty precursor materials and the energy and capital-intensive nature of the conversion process are the principal contributors to the high cost of the end product. mpg by 2025. On a personal note, the bike riding in this area is incredible. These standards demand a fleet-wide average fuel economy of 54.5

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are 25 mpg city/35 highway; and 28 mpg combined is two more than the previous generation Camry. liter V6; and a highly revised version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain for the Camry Hybrid, including a new 2.5-liter The DOHC 3.5-liter

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QOTD: Dealing With The Metric System

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I personally can fairly quickly translate kilometers and kilometers per hour into miles and mph, but god help me if I try to quickly convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa. Second, what tricks do you use for quick conversions? of a mile, you can convert mpg to km/h by multiplying by 1.6.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

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l/100 km, 71 mpg US). l/100 km, 44 mpg US under the European cycle), while delivering the performance of a V8 model. l/100 km (27 mpg US) or 209 g CO 2 /km (NEDC combined) on the European cycle. EPA fuel economy (mpg US). Conversely, COMFORT mode enables maximum ride quality with the best possible dynamics.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Kia K4

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liter 4-cylinder 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque Intelligently Variable Transmission or IVT with paddle shifters Drive Modes: Normal and Sport Fuel Economy: 29 mpg city/39 highway/33 combined GT-Line Turbo 1.6-liter We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Inside the fuel-efficient 9-speed 9G-TRONIC from Mercedes-Benz

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Conversely, the 9G-TRONIC requires no additional radiator to warm the cold transmission oil when cold-starting under Arctic conditions. Conversely, the output rpm is much higher in the higher gears. Announced in 2013 ( earlier post ), the 9G-TRONIC represents the seventh automatic transmission generation from Mercedes-Benz.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. This last mode is the first time Corvette drivers can personalize onboard settings based on their driving style. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan. Road Manners.