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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. Progress has also been made in the area of personalization.

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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EcoBoost technology combines smaller-displacement engines with turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and proprietary Ford software to bring customers outstanding performance and fuel economy. Ford EcoBoost engines can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg. Running on regular unleaded, our Southern California road tripping covered 499 miles, with the majority on highways and traveling no faster than 70 mph. The average fuel economy was 46.3 70-mile run at 45 mph: 58.6

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 Safety and Warranties.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. 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

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

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In addition to impressive acceleration thanks to the boost function, the innovative system drive also offers all-electric driving at speeds up to 81 mph (130 km/h); optimized energy recovery through the intelligent operating strategy; and comfort functions such as pre-entry climate control in summer and winter. EPA fuel economy (mpg US).

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? Using 87 octane fuel, there is a total system of 260 horsepower combined. Do you have a need to haul up to seven people in comfort and style?