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Volkswagen introduces high-end plug-in hybrid C Coupé GTE concept in Shanghai

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The front-wheel drive C Coupé GTE can be powered all-electrically up to a speed of 130 km/h (81 mph); this mode enables driving with zero local emissions and a range of 50 kilometers (31 miles). seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph). The car’s combined fuel consumption (NEDC for plug-in hybrid vehicles) is 2.3

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Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

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The B 200 Natural Gas Drive can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph), and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 In the event that the gas tank should ever run dry, the vehicle switches over automatically, and imperceptibly, to petrol operation. A small 12-liter gasoline tank is on board for emergencies.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 petrol engine is not running. The Atkinson cycle petrol engine was made for regular stop-starts and is very reliable. In our commute, that consists of 60% highway, 40% city, we get around 4.6 l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3

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Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF). T-Jet records a top speed of 189 km/h (117 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 Turbo Petrol LPG. On the new 1.4 The Fiat 500L with new 1.4

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). seconds with the AMG Performance package, with the top speed increased to an electronically limited 300 km/h (186 mph). The 100 km/h mark is reached in 4.4

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). The CrossBlue Coupé can be driven in all-electric mode over a distance of up to 33 kilometers (20 miles) at a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). This sedan model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 seconds and hits a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). liter four-cylinder petrol engine family.

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