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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). l/100 km (73.5 This represents a 15% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the previous model.

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside V of the engine. The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. l/100km (33.6

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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It’ will be a high-water mark for performance, the stock-in-trade of Corvette for most of its 70 years. To get to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds will cost a minimum of $104,295, unless you want the convertible model at $111,295. Since the Tesla Model S Plaid claims 0-60 mph in 1.99 liter V8’s exhaust.

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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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mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5 seconds and has a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9 miles) city driving, 9.2

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. SCR catalytic converter.

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. This gives it the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h (61 mph) using just 6.2 With a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), the XL1 can accelerate to 100 km/h in 12.7 Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx.

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