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

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The results for the SUV pulling a 3,500 pound enclosed cargo trailer were significant, resulting in FE penalties ranging from 30%, for the city cycle, to 50% at 80 mph (129 km/h), at which point significant CO generation indicated protective enrichment due to high load. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km).

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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With the expansion, Dream Cars consumers in select markets are now able to rent both the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, along with a variety of other high-end performance vehicles, from Ferrari to Lamborghini to Porsche and Mercedes Benz. The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Audi R8, Spyder.

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2014 Volkswagen XL1: First Drive Of Wolfsburg's 261-MPG Car

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Look out, owners of 200-mph testosterone-supplement poster cars. Although in recent years the term hypercar has been distorted—to include cars that are faster (and often even thirstier) than those supercars from Lamborghini, Ferrari, and others—we''re getting back to basics.'

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9 The more powerful of the two sources drives the rear wheels and uses the electric boost from the hybrid system to deliver hallmark BMW driving pleasure while at the same time offering high levels of efficiency. liters per 100 kilometers (approx. kWh of electricity.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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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. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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high-performance at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 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 mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 Good grip from the rear.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 Whether hard and aggressive through corners or highway cruising and getting 30+ mpg, the Stingray doesn’t sacrifice anywhere or lack anything.