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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. MPI Atkinson Cycle engine that also has a focus on fuel economy. This allows for improved fuel economy at higher gear ratios and improved performance at lower ratios.

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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fuel economy by 14%. six-cylinder engine.

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Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

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Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. The XLE FWD model has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles. seconds for FWD and 6.5

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Although fuel efficient, such a system also requires longer shift times to ensure smoother gear changes. N·m) of torque.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. Often, a highway fuel economy test of an EV involves a shortened loop and a lot of nail-biting on the part of whichever test driver has been assigned to the task.

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Breast-Beating Over EPA Mileage Labels: Will Ratings Change?

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Obviously, fuel economy will be an increasingly big deal in years to come. But as two recent news events pointed out once again, EPA mileage ratings on the window stickers of new cars may not be what drivers get in real life. Due to what the.

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Tesla Cybertruck deliveries inch closer with new hint at Giga Texas

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After all, the automaker said earlier this year that it would hold a delivery event sometime in Q3 to hand over the first units. The pickup has not yet been approved by the EPA, according to the agency’s most recent list of tested vehicles. Last week, the Cybertruck was spotted charging outside of Giga Texas. I’d love to chat!

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