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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles. mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. The second-generation Volt is 220 pounds lighter than the first-generation and delivers 19% stronger 0-30 mph electric acceleration while providing 39% greater pure EV range.

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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. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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second 0-60 mph time. The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. Over 245 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 27.1 Our best all-highway number, on a 135-mile run with the cruise control set to 65 mph, was 32.1 Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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As an automotive journalist I do this frequently with the cars I am reviewing as I like to hear real world experiences from people who have put on thousands of miles under different driving and road conditions. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S

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Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. In 265 miles we averaged 29.8 But in two 110-mile highway runs at 65 mph, we averaged 33.4 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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The executive also noted that a series hybrid is not the best during highway usage or at a steady state of 70 or 75 mph. liter V-6, which altogether might return about 20 mpg on the highway. Plug-in hybrids need a minimum of 70 miles of real-world range, according to Pandikuthira. That’s not while towing.

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2024 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Reviewed

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The manufacturer obliged by loaning me the 2024 Can-Am Spyder F3-S, which I quickly put a few hundred miles on. I’d estimate 0-60 mph on the F3-S to take place somewhere around 4.5 I found myself averaging roughly 35 mpg depending on how much I abused the throttle. Simply customizing the rear seat would be far more affordable.