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

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with a new generation of electric-drive kit. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Jeep Wrangler diesel now has EPA fuel economy. The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S.,

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Honda Jazz Hybrid wins Japan Car of the Year

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The new 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid (known as the Jazz Hybrid over here) has been crowned Japan Car of the Year. Benefitting from better kit as standard and increased interior space, the third-generation model also features a new one motor Sport Hybrid i-DCD system which achieves fuel economy of around [.].

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Volkswagen launches new highly efficient Golf

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The BlueMotion boasts a number of additional features including a start/stop system, regenerative braking, longer gear ratios, hill holds, low rolling resistance tyres and a malfunction computer that recommends gear changes for maximum economy.

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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Bringing more than 15 years of automotive and controls expertise from Tesla Motors and Ford to Honeywell and Cummins, Sawyer has led teams geared at improving efficiency and fuel economy in the commercial vehicles space. Wrightspeed sources battery cells and builds its own battery packs.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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These four main kits are now joined by the all-new Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”, or MEB), being developed by the Volkswagen brand. This is about combining these two worlds—the automotive and the digital—so that customers, society and the economy benefit. Earlier post.)

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Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDI-S road test

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A fun and sporty ride combines with a great level of kit provided at a good price. Likely to appeal to many motorists from newly qualified young drivers looking for something with serious street cred to those looking for an economical and environmentally friendly commuter car or just run-about town small car.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). They can choose the level of green, the level of electrification that mets their driving style and wallet. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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