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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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liter engine. liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, the Insight offers fuel economy of 27.2 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 liter i-VTEC engine with the CR-Z sport hybrid model, but specially tuned for the new Insight Exclusive model. mpg US, 4.3 mpg US, 3.8

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter liter set-up.

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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The classy exterior with narrow LED head and tail lights and four smooth corners is matched by an interior with premium materials and comfort. Enough power to move a weighty subject Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid, it cannot run solely on electricity.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport Autobiography Plug-In Hybrid

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Propulsion Options The most electrified Range Rover The 2023 Range Rover has four engine options—a choice of two mild hybrids, a V8 and what we drove, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine producing 434 horsepower and 516 pound feet of torque. The Range Rover Sport PHEV has a 3.0-liter kWh battery.

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Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

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The new Ford Focus ST (in the new dark gray paint option) is offering a choice of an EcoBoost or diesel engine. TDCi diesel engine. mpg US), and 114 g/km CO 2. liter diesel engine that debuts in the new Focus ST has been optimized to deliver ST performance and character alongside fuel efficiency and everyday practicality.

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