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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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To make the transaxle as longitudinally compact as possible, GM engineers specified concentrated windings for both electric motors. To make the transaxle as longitudinally compact as possible, GM engineers specified concentrated windings for both electric motors. Damper-Bypass Clutch.

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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

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Upon further testing, Ford also discovered an error specific to how it correlates wind tunnel results into the TRLHP model. Ford has communicated to its dealers that new fuel economy labels will be available in approximately six days and that dealers may continue selling the vehicles until the new labels are received.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). In the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), the Audi A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses just 3.8

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Tesla gets J.D. Power Home Charging Experience Award for 3rd consecutive year

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Power noted that Level 2 portable and Level 2 permanently mounted charging stations are utilized by 83% of EV users, though satisfaction among EV owners saw a decline from 2022 to 2023 due to a variety of factors, such as charging costs and charging speeds. For its study, J.D. Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

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Cheaper running costs. If you have a charger on your property that is powered by solar, your cost of driving your vehicle is practically zero. In addition, electric cars have far fewer moving parts than gasoline cars, so there is less maintenance and repair cost. The cost of purchase. Limited customizability.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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Extensive wind-tunnel testing honed the 2013 Ram 1500 exterior shape. The Powertrain Limited Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a covered powertrain component—engine, transmission and drive system. Coverage also includes free towing to the nearest Ram dealer, if necessary. Aerodynamics.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Kia EV6

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The EV6, with an electric driving range up to 310 miles, arrived at Kia dealers in all 50 states in late January 2022. There are three Kia EV6 models–Light, Wind and GT-Line-that come with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) with one motor or all-wheel drive (AWD) with two motors. Wind and GT-Line RWD. Wind and GT-Line AWD.

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