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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earns 28 mpg highway; best in segment

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liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. TDI develops its power earlier and more forcefully than before. An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. lb-ft) of torque. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0

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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage w/ 3-cylinder engine the most fuel efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in US; up to 40 mpg combined

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The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km) city/42 mpg (5.6

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 The original engine concept for the three-wheeler was to take the Geo Metro engine and create a template for the Elio engine; the Metro engine was compact, perceived to be efficient, had the correct power requirements, and is relatively inexpensive to produce.

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New 2016 Range Rover Evoque with new Ingenium diesel will deliver up to 56 mpg; Geneva debut

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l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. liter Ingenium TD4 engine, 20-30 kg (44-66 lbs) lighter than its predecessor with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors ensuring low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, is available in two power outputs: 150 PS (148 hp, 110 kW) (eD4 2WD) offering the 4.2

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3 The flat roof sports a dual-pane power and fixed sunroof, and silver roof rack rails that lead to a small integrated spoiler and LED tail lights.

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Ford Using Ti-VCT in New 5.0L V8 for Mustang GT

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liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. This is up from 23 mpg US highway and 17 city for the 2010 model.

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