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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The technology helps improve the Malibu’s city fuel economy by 14%. Fuel Efficiency SSVs'

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2017 Audi A3 replaces 1.8L with Millerized 2.0L TFSI; better fuel economy, power and torque

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liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter This new 2.0-liter

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Qualifies For $900 US Federal Tax Credit

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The US Internal Revenue Service certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 ( earlier post ) qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. liter twin-turbo V8 and new 8-speed automatic transmission to accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.7 Earlier post.).

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit. It’s also capable of traveling up to 62 mph (100 km/h) using electric power alone.

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Nissan launches new Skyline in Japan; one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade

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Skyline delivers maximum power output of 268 kW (360 hp) and fuel economy of 18.4 With run-flat tires included as standard in every grade, the vehicle can travel around 150 km (93 miles) at 80 km/h (50 mph) even with completely flat tires. mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. Earlier post.).

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Volvo pricing the XC90 T8 Twin Engine PHEV for the US starting at $68,100

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The US MSRP of Volvo Cars’ new XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) entry-level Momentum model is $68,100, not including any tax credit incentives or $995 destination charge. The T8 can achieve 394 hp and 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds, with fuel economy according to the US driving cycle of 59 MPGe.

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2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on sale in US in spring 2017; ~30-mile electric range

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seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. The advanced Plug-In Hybrid system is a key addition, providing a combination of exceptional fuel economy, crisp acceleration and strong electric-driving range. The rear-wheel drive sedan will accelerate from 0-60 in 5.2

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