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2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line Review - A Solid Cup

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But it gets you where you need to go without effort or complaint, just like a store blend brew. Twenty-six mpg combined in this Kona is a bit disappointing when an Elantra with similar interior space can manage 34 mpg. It’s not special. Nobody is going to be lined up at the dealership to be the first to own one of these.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Review - Yeah, It Is That Good

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It’s a heckuva package, showing 27 mpg in both my testing and on the window sticker. The standard hybrid, with CVT and sans turbo, can manage around 33 mpg, give or take depending on front- or all-wheel drive configuration. While my fingers are hovering around the top row of the keyboard, let’s discuss another number - that price.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. The EOLAB team also secured appreciable savings by reviewing the car’s glazing. Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. range of electric vehicles.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.). Weigert, E.,

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 101 – 96 (162.5 – 154.5 The 35 TFSI, a 1.5-liter 47.0 – 50.0 48.0 – 50.0 In everyday driving, it reduces consumption by up to 0.4 liters (0.1 60.3 – 65.3

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College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car

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We have taken care of the selection process for you, including links to Clean Fleet Report’s most recent reviews (you can also search our site for reviews of older models). It can achieve a mileage of up to 31 mpg in urban areas, and 40 mpg on highways. However, there’s no need to worry!

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient. Tech you’d expect.

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