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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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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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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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The new Touareg will offer a range of conventional gasoline and diesel engine options, an eight-speed transmission and, on the majority of models, Stop-Start technology. 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 L/100km (28.7

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4 The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). Hybrid system.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Your numbers may differ.

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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HYbrid4 technology. Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. Earlier post.).

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