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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance Hybrid E-Ray Is a 70 th Birthday Present & Future Direction Indicator The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is something old and something new for the brand. It’ will be a high-water mark for performance, the stock-in-trade of Corvette for most of its 70 years.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. ECO mode: Improves hybrid system efficiency by limiting power in response to light to moderate accelerator pedal input.

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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). The engine’s power is transmitted to the wheels via a 6-speed gearbox. l/100 km (73.5

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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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 The Panamera S E-Hybrid offers a combined system power of 416 hp (306 kW), accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.5

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New 300 hp 3.0L V6 diesel for Porsche Panamera boosts power by 20%, small improvement in fuel consumption

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The six-cylinder V-engine increases power output by 50 bhp—equivalent to a 20% increase in performance—compared to the predecessor model. mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) of the standard earlier 250 hp model. liters/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (37.3

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Rear right: motor, power electronics and battery pack. Top: full powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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