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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system.

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XL launches PHEV Ford F-250; 50% improvement in fuel economy

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According to its initial assessment, XL is reporting that the XLP F-250 truck will provide up to a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon (MPG) over conventional factory units, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% during normal operation.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV completes EPA testing: 33 miles electric range, 77 MPGe

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Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG. kWh lithium-ion battery that drives a 90-kW electric motor on the rear axle with 184 lb.-ft. The powertrain system uses the 1.3-liter 250 N·m) of torque from 0 rpm.

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New 2012 Honda Civic lineup boosts fuel economy in all models; Hybrid and HF offer 40+ mpg

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The entire redesigned ninth-generation Honda Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models—the all-new 2012 Honda Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid—each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg (5.9 L/100km), an improvement of 4 mpg compared to the current Civic Hybrid.

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Hyundai unveils 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid; 50 MPG EPA-estimated combined rating on the first Elantra Hybrid

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The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. Elantra Hybrid’s permanent-magnet electric motor delivers 32 kW powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.32 MPI Atkinson Cycle engine that also has a focus on fuel economy.

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New Honda Fit Hybrid improves fuel economy 35% over outgoing model; best hybrid (non plug-in) fuel economy in Japan

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achieved fuel economy of 36.4 mpg US, 2.7 Atkinson cycle (high expansion ratio cycle) engine, the sport hybrid i-DCD consists of a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) system with a built-in high-output motor, and IPU (intelligent power unit) equipped with a built-in lithium-ion battery. Honda Motor Co.,

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These hybrids have AWD, top 40 mpg, cost less than $30,000

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If so, one of the market’s low-priced, high-mpg all-wheel-drive hybrids may be your best bet. Sure, Subaru produces a whole lineup of all-wheel-drive vehicles, but only a couple of its models top 30 mpg combined. Likewise, you can get a Nissan Altima with AWD for a tick under $30,000, but it doesn’t even hit 30 mpg combined.

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