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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

Green Car Congress

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fuel economy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9

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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. It’s all about keeping your engine in the right rev range the situation, and having more gears helps do that, which can allow for better performance and fuel economy. We don’t know why Villani owned a Bentley.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Many manufacturers offer vehicles that are very good, but they aren’t emotive or inspiring, and they struggle. Ferrari Power. The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo has a Ferrari-designed and built 3.8-liter Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report drove the Levante Trofeo with the Ferrari-built twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. Five-Seat Speedster.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese battery Dual electric motors 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque 0-60 mph: 3.4

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9