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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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Kia Optima Hybrid sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy; Gerdes and Bernius achieve average 64.55 mpg through 48 US states

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mpg US (3.64 To comply with Guinness World Record guidelines, the Optima Hybrid had to carry two people and their luggage throughout the journey. mpg, which the Optima Hybrid exceeded by 23%. l/100 km), beating the car’s official EPA highway fuel consumption figure by 61.37%.

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Elio Motors locks in base price of $7,300 for non-refundable reservation holders for 3-wheeler

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Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8 Elio Motors aims to disrupt the American transportation industry with its low-cost, highly fuel efficient vehicle, much like Volkswagen did with the Beetle in 1968.

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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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With an EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5/5.2 With an EPA rating of 44/47/45 mpg city/highway/combined (5.3/5/5.2 liter i-VTEC engine coupled with a 17 kW electric motor and a CVT for combined system horsepower of 110 @ 5500 with combined system torque of 127 lb-ft @ 1000-3500.

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. A second rear-mounted motor provides automatic on-demand four-wheel drive traction. A 270 hp (201 kW) 3.5-liter

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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The electric traction motor of the plug-in hybrid powertrain outputs 85 kW and supplies 600 N·m (443 lb-ft) of torque from standstill. TSI, generator (30 kW / 250 N·m), E-motor, electrically actuated separation clutch between the TSI and the E-motor as well as a 1-speed transmission. Under the hood.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile). l/100 km (56 US mpg) and emits 109 g/km of CO 2 (175 g/mi).

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