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Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

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Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. Source: EPA.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 Click to enlarge. The CrossBlue concept.

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

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bound three-row electric SUV, leading to a clearer vision about which powertrains will show up in which types of vehicles in the near term. A small combustion engine creates energy to power the electric motor once the battery reaches a particular state of charge. That’s not while towing. Both will be built in Mexico.

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The Impact of All-Terrain Tires on Fuel Economy

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First, for anyone not in the know, we’ll give a quick primer on all-terrain tires. This is a popular choice of rubber for owners of SUVs and pickup trucks since the hoops generally provide and acceptably smooth drive on pavement, the natural home of these vehicles, but also permit a dose of extra traction when things get gnarly.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw their system output of 500 kW from the intelligent interaction of a four-liter V8 engine (404 kW/550 PS) and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission (100 kW/136 PS). mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 kWh/100 km (electric).

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans. mpg, same as the EPA.