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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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Individual vehicle test result averages ranged from a decrease of 1% (2016 Audi A3) to an improvement of 7.1% (2016 Cadillac Escalade). In a study released last year , AAA found that consumers wasted nearly $2.1 improvement. Horsepower for test vehicles averaged an increase of 1.4%.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two-Mode Hybrid ML450 SUV at New York Auto Show

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As a point of comparison, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD two-mode hybrid carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg city, 21 mpg highway (11.8 Waste heat from the electronics is dissipated via a separate cooling circuit to increase efficiency. L/100km) and highway consumption of 24 mpg (9.8 L/100km city, 11.2

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. a cyclist is much quieter, and these cars do have horns still for people what step out in front. Must be nice to know that deafies are actually smarter than those hearie idiots! I know this and I speak for them. because I am one.

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