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Toyota launches 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge in US

Green Car Congress

Toyota launched the first Prius MPG Challenge in the US, rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations in N.Y., The Challenge—which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight challengers—awards those participants garnering the highest overall MPG over the course of a 30-day period.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. The lower accelerated mass in the event of a crash means that energy-absorbing structures can be scaled back, cutting the weight of the vehicle. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

Clean Fleet Report

Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. We were hoping to get 30 mpg on the highway, but no matter how hard we tried the best we could do was 28.1

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

Also, gas vehicles must be started and preheated outdoors due to health risks from the exhaust, and gas vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution. Driving a traditional 25-MPG car for the same 1,000 miles would cost well over $100. Electric vehicles are popular in cold climates. Charging is much cheaper than gas. Email Address.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Earlier post.)].

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Farming conservation charity selects Astra ecoFLEX fleet

Green Cars News

They have a very low CO2 emission level of just 119 grams per kilometre, which means less air pollution. mpg the Astras are very frugal, reducing FWAG’s annual fuel bill and delivering an environmental benefit through the lower amount of diesel fuel consumed overall across the fleet. “And The exceptional fuel economy of the 1.7

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG). About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids?

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