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2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel rated 25 MPG, plug-in hybrid on the way

Green Car Reports

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EcoDiesel is the model that serious Jeep enthusiasts have been wanting for decades. There’s never been a diesel Wrangler, and it’s out at dealerships about now. Suddenly those considering the iconic model have a bevy of choices.

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Diesel Jeep MPG, BMW iX3 electric SUV, more places for Teslas to charge: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. The Jeep Wrangler diesel now has EPA fuel economy. Tesla owners finally have fast-charging options outside of Tesla’s own Supercharger network. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S., with a new generation of electric-drive kit.

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2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel drive review: On its way to treading lightly, but not quite there

Green Car Reports

The expected arrival later this year of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid will mark the first time that an iconic “tough truck” off-road SUVs gets a charge port. Until then, in badged-and-branded EcoDiesel form, the Jeep Wrangler turbodiesel’s 22 mpg city, 29 highway.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

Green Car Congress

The Jeep Cherokee in Europe is adding a new 2.2-liter liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine.

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers new 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 and 8-speed for 30 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. Jeep’s second electrified off-roader. mpg with 20.5 But on a 38.7-mile

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

Green Car Congress

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6. liter gasoline V6.