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Should Volvo take Polestar (PSNY) private? Investment research firm weighs in

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The Polestar 2 has become a top seller in key EV markets like Norway, Sweden, Germany, and others. The note added, “We love the innovative asset-light strategy, we like the cars, but we don’t think the company should be a stand-alone equity. The standard version (starting at $83,900) will include up to 300 miles EPA range.

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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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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). Schmidt noted that in Germany, pressures in the engine are as high as 2500. Volkswagen’s refreshed 2015 Jetta is now in showrooms in the US. Fuel system. SEL and TDI SEL trims for $995.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Estimated EPA MPGe. >59. 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Estimated EPA city fuel economy is more than 59 MPGe.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Designed in Kia’s Frankfurt, Germany, design studio and built in Sohari, Korea, the Stinger is truly a world car. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Powertrain. mpg, and 33.0

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE. XL1s ready to roll. Click to enlarge. kWh to cover more than 0.6

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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Fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions from both EcoBoost gasoline engines are enhanced using Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine’s cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine.