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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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However, the starting year of this analysis is 1966 because (1) for 1923 through 1935, fuel-economy information is available only for the entire fleet of all vehicles, and (2) from 1936 through 1965, light trucks were included with other trucks in the relevant statistics.?. mpg for both years). by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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BMW launches plug-in hybrid variant of X3; updates to other PHEVs

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At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, BMW announced the market launch of a plug-in hybrid variant of the globally popular BMW X3. This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 In electric-only mode, the plug-in hybrid can reach a speed of up to 135 km/h (83.9

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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However, the starting year of this analysis is 1966 because (1) for 1923 through 1935, fuel-economy information is available only for the entire fleet of all vehicles, and (2) from 1936 through 1965, light trucks were included with other trucks in the relevant statistics.?. mpg for both years). mpg for both years). per year.

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Porsche introduces plug-in hybrid concept Panamera Sport Turismo; 60 mpg US

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At the Paris Motor Show, Porsche presented the Panamera Sport Turismo concept, a plug-in hybrid that offers 416 hp (306 kW) of peak system power. liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km. Combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5 Panamera S Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid. Earlier post.)

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BMW introducing new X5 plug-in hybrid in Europe in 2019, US in 2020

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The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. Earlier post.) seconds—more than one second less than the predecessor model.

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Toyota introduces next-generation B-segment hybrid with 112 mpg US; CNG hybrid and plug-in variants

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In addition to the FT-Bh on display, TMC said it has conceived two alternative versions: a compressed natural gas (CNG) hybrid version with CO 2 emissions of 38 g/km and a plug-in hybrid version with CO 2 emissions of just 19 g/km. This allows other components, including the body frame, chassis and powertrain, to be made lighter.

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