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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. This design requires a new thermodynamic air channeling concept. The 918 Spyder.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” That’s not why you buy it…It’s not designed to get you 500 miles. It’s designed for ultimate performance.” Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” It’s not designed to get you 500 miles,” Kuniskis added. Exhaust noise? Wait, whut?

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. The LT1 camshaft design is based on the LS3’s cam tuning (14mm gross intake lift) and offers 62 crank degrees of cam phasing authority. 1 compression ratio.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. Maybe Maserati designers can take a look at this on the next refresh.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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However, nothing is lost in its design that retains the premium appeal of the larger Range Rover Sport Autobiography and the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Your numbers may differ. It can tow up to 5,511 pounds.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. Electronic Limited Slip Differential.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L