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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. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. mph) in just 8.5

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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C-MAX Hybrid, however, returns the same fuel economy whether driving cross-country or across the city—resulting mostly from a growing list of Ford innovations that have helped the vehicle to deliver metrics such as a top speed of up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in EV mode. C-MAX Energi’s EV mode range is 20-plus miles.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY bi-fuel natural gas vehicle

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In parallel with its appearance at the Geneva Show, Mercedes-Benz’ new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY with bi-fuel natural gas drive is rolling out to European dealers. The basis for the natural gas engine is provided by the four-cylinder supercharged "Kompressor" engine with an output of 120 kW (163 hp). liters to 8.1

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 turbo engine option is available in dealers now, while the 2.0L turbo engine option hits dealer lots later this month. turbo gas engines (FWD models). Tax, title, license, and dealer fees extra. turbo and 2.0L

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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The RAV4 EV will go on sale in late summer 2012 through select dealers, initially in four major California metropolitan markets including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County and San Diego, with an MSRP of the RAV4 is $49,800. In Sport mode, the vehicle reaches 0-60 mph in 7.0

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Volkswagen to introduce Golf plug-in hybrid at Geneva; first deliveries in autumn

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The GTE marks the fifth drive type for the Golf, which is already available with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and battery-electric drives, varying with markets. Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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Each motor has its own transmission, which enables a low-range mode for off-roading and relieves it of the need for its gas cousin’s three locking differentials. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. When it is, it reduces the gears’ ratios by 2:1 and limits the speed to about 53 mph.