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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. ORNL staff members John Thomas, Shean Huff and Brian West have worked to quantify this trend through analysis of dynamometer testing results for 74 vehicles at steady-state speeds from 50 to 80 mph [80 to 129 km/h].

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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From these coastdowns, the ORNL team developed vehicle dynamometer coefficients which enabled the execution of vehicle dynamometer experiments to determine the effect of the practices on vehicle fuel economy and emissions over standard drive cycles and at steady highway speeds. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km).

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives

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The standard model has a 210-kilowatt (282-horsepower) motor powering the rear wheels, rated at 413 lb-ft of torque. Volkswagen cites acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 6.0 We longed for one-pedal driving all the way down to 0 mph, but it’s not provided. Photos by John Voelcker. What is it, and who wants it?

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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GM also will provide standard aftersales support. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). SAIC-GM-Wuling manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as the Chevrolet Spark mini-car. The Wuling N200 entered the Chinese market in 2007.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. Both the GHG emissions and fuel economy standards rely on footprint to determine vehicle GHG and fuel economy targets. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. Each of these Euro-5 engines is also available with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG); it is standard equipment on the 200 PS TSI. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).

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Lectric XPedition review: The minivan of e-bikes

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Range – single battery – 75 miles, dual battery – 150 miles Top speed – 28 mph Max payload capacity: 450 lbs. In particular, if you plan to do some night riding, I recommend picking up the premium or elite headlight, as the standard one included isn’t the brightest. 85Nm of torque.

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