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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

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The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. There’s even a first aid kit.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. Like the light electrification powertrain of the Buick LaCrosse upon which it is based, the Alpheon eAssist features a 2.4-liter mpg US, 7.1

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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The IEA and ITF have developed a range of projections of possible “business-as-usual” scenarios around this, indicating the potential for a doubling (or more) of vehicle kilometers travelled (VKT) combined with modest improvements in vehicle fuel economy. Fuel taxes. litres per 100 km). Vehicle taxes and incentives.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS

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liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder boxer (horizontally opposed pistons) gasoline engine that is EPA rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/30 combined, putting out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). Fuel economy is good with the CVT transmission, and Subaru’s boxer engine reliability is well-known. gallon tank.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph.

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km.

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