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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Earlier post.)

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Driver Assistance Systems Engines Hybrids'

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New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson, with its all-new design, will begin arriving in the US market this spring (gasoline and hybrid models), with plug-in models available in summer 2021. liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, liter engine provides quick and crisp shifts. cubic feet, to 38.7

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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Tucson gasoline and hybrid models will begin availability for the US market in spring 2021, with plug-in models available in summer 2021. liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz launching E 300 BlueTEC diesel and E 400 gasoline hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

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Mercedes-Benz is is launching two new luxury hybrids in its core segment: the diesel-electric E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and the gasoline-electric E 400 HYBRID. L/100 km (56 mpg US). The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. E300 BlueTEC HYBRID. Click to enlarge. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.

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