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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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Toyota anticipates the hybrid model will achieve an EPA-rating of 40 mpg US (5.88 The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. L/100km) combined. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter,

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5 seconds and has a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). l/100 km (53.4 l/100 km (75.9 miles) city driving, 9.2

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 Essentially, four parameters were exploited to achieve this fuel efficiency on the Touareg Hybrid: E-Motor : All-electric driving (up to 50 km/h / 31 mph) reduces gasoline consumption.

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

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liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km) 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway. Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new 2.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC in US on 16 November

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EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. kWh 288-volt NiMH pack that’s enclosed under the rear cargo floor. The ML450 HYBRID can drive solely on electric power up to a maximum speed of 34 mph. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter The electric motors are powered by a liquid-cooled, 2.4

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ). The Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top track speed of 167 mph (270 km/h). That equates to CO 2 emissions of 159 g/km.

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