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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

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Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 Another surprise in this class is a Sport Mode, which changes the car’s personality with enhanced acceleration response. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower.

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Personal: One in a Million

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My lifetime tally is 231 mpg, which means I’ve used less than 80 gallons of gas over the car’s 42 months on the road. The post Personal: One in a Million first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. On top of that, I’m currently running at 80+% electric miles. Still turning in max EV miles. 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%).

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DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

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This year, for the first time, EPA and DOE have added a second top ten list of most efficient vehicles—separating advanced technology vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices.

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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. mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control). mpg average (Rush hour, on-and-off the brakes). mpg average (Using the adaptive cruise control).

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Hyundai/Kia to correct overstated fuel economy claims of MY 2012 and 2013 models as result of EPA investigation

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Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg). Hwy FE (mpg).

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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There are also near-ear speakers in the front seats that can be personalized. liter at 21 mpg city/30 highway/24 combined. The S500 has an extensive standard list of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a semi-autonomous driving system. Lest you forget. The EPA rates the S500 3.0-liter Driving, Handling and Comfort.

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Electric Car Quotes: List of the Best Electric Vehicle Quotes

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This corresponds to fuel consumption of about fout litres (per 100 kilometers; about 59 mpg). And we have one Electric vehicle glossary where the common terms related to electric cars are listed. A list of the best electric car quotes is presented here. Are these quotes catchy and interesting?