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2015 Corvette Stingray to offer new eight-speed automatic; 5% improvement in fuel economy

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The MY 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will offer a new 8-speed automatic transmission designed and built by GM. EPA fuel economy test results are pending and will be announced later. Design features that reduce friction contribute to the expected 5-percent greater efficiency. naturally aspirated engine.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. This design requires a new thermodynamic air channeling concept. The 918 Spyder.

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First application of ZF 7-speed manual transmission for passenger cars; standard automatic stop-start system

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG is supplying a 7-speed manual transmission (7MT) for Porsche’s new 911 models, marking the first manual transmission with 7 speeds available for passenger cars. The transmission design is based on ZF’s 7-speed double clutch transmission (7DT). for third gear in the 7MT vs. the 7DT, and 0.71

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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A prerequisite for attaining such fuel consumption values is systematically exploiting opportunities for charging the 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted. miles) in all-electric driving was also confirmed in practice with a fuel consumption value of 0.0 Evolution of Porsche hybrid modules.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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However, nothing is lost in its design that retains the premium appeal of the larger Range Rover Sport Autobiography and the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Your numbers may differ. It can tow up to 5,511 pounds.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support a new advanced combustion system with an 11.5:1 The deep-skirt design helps maximize strength and minimize vibration.

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