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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 The air conditioning system operates together with an efficient heat pump that uses the waste heat from the electrical drive components. l/100 km (112.0–123.8 kWh/100 km; and combined CO 2 emissions of 48–44 g/km (77.2–70.8 The drive combines a 185 kW (252 PS) 2.0

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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l/100 km (157 mpg US), and WLTP combined CO 2 emissions of 33g/km. The Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV offers 39 miles of combined electric motor-powered driving with the vehicle running at 62 mph or less and 42 miles of city EV range, while the performance of the combined drivetrain delivers a 0-62 mph performance of 5.8

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). The base 3.5-liter The optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. liter V6 in the Police Interceptor sedan delivers 288 hp (215 kW) and EPA-certified fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway (13 and 9 L/100km). The base 3.5-liter The optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 This makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 e-tron quattro. mph) if the traffic is slow-moving. tron quattro needs only 1.7 Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro.

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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). In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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