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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 This is referred to as “coasting.”

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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bound three-row electric SUV, leading to a clearer vision about which powertrains will show up in which types of vehicles in the near term. The executive also noted that a series hybrid is not the best during highway usage or at a steady state of 70 or 75 mph. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway.

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

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The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. ft 2 (1.9%); truck SUVs increased 0.4 ft 2 (-0.4%).

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 The two motors are interconnected via a separating clutch inside the hybrid module, referred to as the Electric Clutch Actuator (ECA). With the Cayenne Coupé, Porsche has added an even sportier variant to its successful SUV line-up.

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VW unveiling MQB-based T-ROC diesel 4WD SUV concept at Geneva show

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will introduce the 4WD T-ROC SUV concept. The “T” in T-ROC is a reference to the nomenclature of current and future Volkswagen SUVs such as the Taigun, Tiguan and Touareg.). (The The new T-ROC provides another view of a future Volkswagen SUV. Equipped with the 2.0L Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. mpg, same as the EPA. The first thought is this references a 3.5-liter

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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The concept car, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), has an average combined fuel consumption (NEDC combined) of 2.0 l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. In the sporty GTE mode, the 155 mph coupé accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 5.0

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