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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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This can significantly improve fuel economy when the driver adopts an anticipatory style of driving. In addition, the mild hybrid systems enable energy recovery in braking phases; productive use of this energy results in further fuel economy benefits. These settings will be stored in user accounts for individual drivers.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Your numbers may differ. The wireless phone charger is a $75 option.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. The trick to getting the highest fuel economy in a hybrid is learning how to drive it efficiently. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant. Your numbers may differ.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption of the BMW 328i in the EU test cycle is 6.4 This sedan model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 Fuel consumption is 4.1

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number. The first is that the 17.3

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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High eficiency means less plugging in Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping, regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The pixel LED active bending head and fog lights turn up-to 15-degrees at speeds to 25 mph, illuminating curves. inch color touchscreen.

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