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JD Power 2012 APEAL highlights ongoing downsizing trend for new car buyers in US; increasing satisfaction with smaller vehicles

Green Car Congress

The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. While overall vehicle appeal continues to improve, increasing seven points year over year, the greatest improvement is in fuel economy. Power and Associates.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 News: Infiniti Qs Inspiration. inches long.