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Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? Here’s why you need a seated electric scooter

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An electric bike would be a GREAT alternative , but maybe you just aren’t ready to go 20 mph on the side of the road with cars whizzing past your handlebars. The post Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? But there’s another great solution that you might have overlooked: the humble electric scooter.

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New Audi S models to feature new downsized 4.0L V8 with cylinder deactivation, energy recuperation and start-stop

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This is a downsized platform from the prior 5.2L It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 Both models have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.2 Compared to the 5.2L

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Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter Downsizing is rigorously being developed in the volume segments with the 1.2 seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). Click to enlarge. liter TDI diesel. The Polo 1.2

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Hyundai Motor America to release 8 new crossovers by 2020; gasoline, diesel, hydrogen and electricity

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seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). liter MPI Atkinson engine produces 149PS, with a 0-100 km/h time of 10 seconds and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). GDI engine, customers in Europe can also opt for Hyundai’s downsized 1.0 The Gamma 1.6T-GDI GDI engine delivers 177PS, a 0-100 km/h time of 7.7

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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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Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Offering good response when starting off, excellent acceleration and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it is designed for the urban and suburban traffic of Europe’s large cities. 100% Electric vehicles.

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. mph), the new technology reduces the fuel consumption of the 4.0 Weighing 220 kilograms (485 lb) including all key add-on parts, the V8 is comparatively light.

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

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The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). L/100 km (42.8 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.)

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