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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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A mild hybrid has an electric motor that provides efficiency for the main gasoline engine by allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking or stopped, then quickly restarted once power is required. The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane.

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency. Powertrains.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter coefficient of drag.

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7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck

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In August 2023, gasoline prices surged , reaching a peak of $3.98 Additionally, it’s vital to schedule regular inspections of your truck’s engine, transmission and exhaust systems to prevent any potential issues that could undermine its fuel efficiency. per gallon during the third week of the month.

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Chrysler introduces Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan; 80 mpge city, 30-mile AER

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On the Chrysler Pacifica gasoline models, the latest iteration of the award-winning 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces best-in-class horsepower (287) and torque (262 lb-ft), along with leading fuel economy of an estimated 28 mpg highway. Class-leading aerodynamics contribute to the Pacifica’s fuel efficiency.

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