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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000

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The UX 300h AWD now gets 42 mpg, up from 39 mpg, and the UX 300h in front-wheel-drive form gets 43 mpg, up 1 mpg. That drops the 0-60 mph times slightly, to 7.9 The post 2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000 appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Although this U.S.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. engine with start/stop.

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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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Chevrolet has sold 100,000 Volts in the US since the plug-in’s introduction. Since sales of the Chevrolet Volt began, owners have driven almost 1.5 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles.

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 l/100km (37.9–38.6

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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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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 The EPC operates with a constant voltage of 48 volts. lb-ft) of torque, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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