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Tech: The Whats and Hows of MAP Sensors

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Tech: The Whats and Hows of MAP Sensors A Critical Component for Engine Efficiency This article may contain affiliate links. And they’re more prevalent in high-end models, where they not only help with performance, but also inform of possible faults in different vehicle parts and systems, thus also having a hand in longevity.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively). TRD Pro will be offered only in 4WD. 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro.

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Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System

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If possible, choose parts made of high-quality materials to ensure that your car’s exhaust system performs its job well. The post Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. The car’s computer system can easily add or subtract fuel to come up with efficient fuel usage.

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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage w/ 3-cylinder engine the most fuel efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in US; up to 40 mpg combined

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The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92 l/100 km) city/42 mpg (5.6

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Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

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For the baseline case, recent and projected future generation mixes result in similar or less energy consumption and GHG emissions of the electric truck compared to the diesel truck in most parts of the US. —Lee et al. For the NYCC drive cycle, for which the diesel truck achieves only 4.6 54% and 48?61%

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Honda and Nissan points to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software

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A next-generation Nissan Leaf is in the works and due within a couple years, and with other potential smaller EVs in development it could be part of Nissan’s contribution. In the meantime, Honda is discontinuing its retro-styled Honda E for Europe and for now offers the China-derived e:Ny1 crossover EV there.

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Honda and Nissan points to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software

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A next-generation Nissan Leaf is in the works and due within a couple years, and with other potential smaller EVs in development it could be part of Nissan’s contribution. In the meantime, it’s discontinuing its retro-styled Honda E for Europe and for now offers the China-derived e:Ny1 crossover EV there.

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