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FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

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In I-4 configurations, the celebrated transmission helps the 2020 Wrangler Unlimited achieve a 21 miles-per-gallon (mpg) rating in the US Environmental Protection Agency’s combined city/highway test cycle—an increase of three mpg over the previous-generation vehicle and its five-speed automatic transmission.

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Hertz adds 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to rental fleet

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All of the Green Traveler cars have fuel efficiency ratings starting at 33+ highway mpg. More than 80% of Hertz’s vehicles have a minimum fuel-efficiency rating of 28 highway mpg. Hertz believes it has one of the most fuel-efficient rental fleets in the industry.

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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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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 To improve cold weather fuel economy and cabin comfort, the engine heat management system combines a heat recovery system with an electric water pump. To reduce mechanical losses, an electric system replaces the water pump drive belt. liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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US mpg) and 124 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (199.6 Audi and its partners produce the fuel using renewable energies, water and CO 2 or from waste materials like straw and plant clippings. Three electrolyzers powered primarily by surplus green electricity split water into oxygen and hydrogen. lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. Safety and Convenience.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Compared to baseline figures for 2010, the Group wants to reduce energy and water consumption, waste generation and emissions (including CO 2 emissions) by 25% in all of its business areas. l/100 km (44 mpg US). Volkswagen AG has set the goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018. Earlier post.)

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