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Opel presents PHEV version of Grandland X SUV

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Opel presented the new all-wheel drive PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) version of the Grandland X. Topping Opel’s SUV offer (that also comprises the Crossland X and the Mokka X), the Grandland X Hybrid4 combines the power of a 1.6 l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2.

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Volkswagen presents advanced version of near-production Taigun SUV in India; 3-cylinder turbo direct injection 1.0L engine

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At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. Taigun SUV. Earlier post.) The four-seat Taigun is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My mpg for both years). This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. My previous update included data through 2017.). gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The sport SUV can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off, after which time the powerful BAS conveniently restarts the engine. In its latest version, the three-liter V6 delivers 251 kW (341 PS) and 700 N·m (516.3 lb-ft) of torque. The wide engine speed range can be used continuously between 1,750 rpm and 3,250 rpm.

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. mpg for both years). This is the latest of my occasional updates on retrospective, long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923.

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UMTRI: fuel economy improvements are present throughout the sales-weighted distributions of same MY vehicles

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mpg between model years 2008 and 2014, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle have documented sales-weighted distributions for the same model year vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs). Another 19% drove new cars that averaged between 17 mpg and 20 mpg.

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Volkswagen to reveal new diesel variant of Cross Coupé Concept PHEV; 131 mpg US

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l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. The concept SUV features a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph); 225 kW / 302 hp of power (system power) and a curb weight of 1,858 kg. Volkswagen is presenting the concept with a TDI plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show.

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