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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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The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), 100km), bettering the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg on the city cycle and 7 mpg on the highway (5 mpg combined). C-MAX Hybrid.

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) and 35 mpg highway.

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features upgraded powertrain, enlarged battery pack

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The 2021 Outlander PHEV is available at Mitsubishi dealers now. Additionally, this also allows increasing the top speed of all-electric operation from 79 mph to 83 mph. With these updates that prioritize enhanced efficiency, economy and performance, the 2021 Outlander PHEV achieves a combined 74 MPGe and 26 MPG.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 mph) in less than 5 seconds. The models will be with dealers starting in early 2020. TDI engine with electric powered compressor and 48-volt main electrical system in the updated Audi S5 Sportback offers combined fuel consumption of 6.2–6.1 l/100km (37.9–38.6

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Volkswagen to Premiere New Generation of Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion Models; Consumption As Low As 3.3 L/100km (71.3 mpg US)

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mpg US), equivalent to 87 g/km CO 2 /km. The Polo BlueMotion, with a top speed of 173 km/h (108 mph), makes its market debut in 2010. mpg US), with 99 g CO 2 /km. seconds, with a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). The new Golf BlueMotion will first arrive at European dealers in late fall of this year. L/100km (71.3

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