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Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

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2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The next-generation Fusion 1.6-liter

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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On a larger efficiency scale, the new S-Class in its first year will offer two hybrid versions, a gasoline model and a diesel variant: the S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 500, and S 350 BlueTEC. With the hybrid model, which combines a V6 gasoline engine with a compact hybrid module and Li-ion battery pack, the Mercedes?Benz

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Volkswagen shows MQB-based New Midsize Coupé concept at Beijing

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Volkswagen said that the concept—a fusion of A and B segments—demonstrates the flexibility of the MQB toolkit. The 2-liter turbo gasoline injection engine accelerates the coupé to 100 km/h in 6.5 The concept car has a top speed of 244 km/h (152 mph). New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept. Click to enlarge.

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Upcoming Ford C-MAX HEV and PHEV Will Use Powersplit Architecture

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The current-generation Fusion Hybrid can operate in gasoline-saving electric mode up to 47 mph (76 km/h) under certain conditions for short distances. Ford confirmed that it is on track to deliver five electrified vehicles for launch in North America by 2012 and European markets by 2013, the C-MAX hybrids among them.

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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Prior Consumer Reports tests of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid also found a significant shortfall between the EPA’s estimated highway fuel economy figures and those in CR’s own fuel economy tests. liter gasoline V6. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. Earlier post.).

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. As part of the launch in the European markets, Audi offers the new A6 with one diesel and one gasoline unit. The gasoline unit (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 – 6.7 It calculates continuously a detailed model of the environment from a fusion of sensor data.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW). Earlier post.)

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