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New 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe features upgraded engines, suite of EnergyDynamics technologies; ECO PRO mode

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The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will be offered as three distinct models in the USA. BMW fine-tuned the inline 6-cylinder engine (N55HP) in the new BMW 640i Gran Coupe. BMW engineers extracted additional performance from the engine while maintaining its fuel efficiency. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

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Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes targeting record with Kia Optima Hybrid

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liter Optima Hybrid employs a novel parallel gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain developed by Kia that delivers a blend of performance—acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.2 seconds, a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph), plus highly-competitive fuel economy equivalent to a 40.7%

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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

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In his announcement, Winterkorn said that over the mid-term, the plug-in hybrid offers great potential because it combines the best of two worlds in one vehicle: unlimited internal combustion engine performance combined with attractive electric mobility ranges in everyday driving. E85 and diesel engines. The second-generation 2.0

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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of Volkswagen USA total sales. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). The EA288 is based on the Volkswagen MDB, its modular diesel engine toolkit (Modularen Diesel Baukasten) ( earlier post ).

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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The Tucson Fuel Cell is equipped with a Hyundai’s latest 100 kW fuel cell stack, coupled to a 100 kW, 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) electric induction motor, allowing it to reach a maximum speed 100 mph. The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. million km).

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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The engine compartment is no longer needed, so that space is now what Ford calls the “Power Mega Frunk,” with 14.1 The interior is serene with a 70-mph sound measurement of 65 dB, which is in Rolls Royce territory. Luckily top speed is limited to 120 mph. cubic feet of storage that can carry up to 400 pounds.

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter liter 4-cylinder engine (the new 2AR-FXE, a variant of the Camry 2AR-FE 2.5L). Click to enlarge.