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Turbo, air-hybrid Scuderi split cycle engine achieves 64 mpg US in simulations; CO2 emissions of 85 g/km

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The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine ( earlier post ) can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7 The comparison is based on a consumption and emissions analysis of 10 typical four-seat small cars ranging from the Audi A1 to the Fiat 500 to the Toyota AYGO, all fitted with the most economical Otto engine variant.

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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The 2015 model vehicles were purchased by local Houston company NewTex Plumbing and San Antonio-based Pioneer Energy Services. During EPA testing the DuraDrive DI set a record for efficiency on an eight-cylinder natural gas truck, achieving 23 mpg (10.2 liter direct injection engine. l/100 km) highway. direct injection engine.

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Personal: Range Anxiety Be Damned!

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Climbing up the hills the hairs on the back of my neck started to stand straight up as the range dropped like a stone as our elevation increased. I don’t think it even estimated enough range to get home! I was much relieved as we descended back to the flat lands and I-280 as the range came back. Loaded Up for the trip.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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Proterra’s EcoRide BE-35 battery electric bus ( earlier post ) is averaging up to 24 mpg (diesel equivalent) in service, a more than 600% improvement over a typical diesel bus. with additional buses to be added, and new buses and charging stations are also headed to San Antonio and Tallahassee, Fla., later this year.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined. AWD – 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined. RWD – 18 mpg city/23 highway/20 combined. AWD – 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined. AWD – 17 mpg city/22 highway/19 combined. Here is how the models breakout: SR. iForce V6 twin-turbo. 348 hp/405 lb.-ft.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Depending on the model, the height ranges from 74.2-inches The power comes from the I-Force Max twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter Smooth Performer. inches to 77.7-inches;

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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So off they went to Texas (which is truck crazy) and California (which is EV crazy) to ask truck owners a wide range of questions about trucks. Standard Range Battery. Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles. Extended Range Battery. Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 300 miles. Standard-Range Battery.

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