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

Green Car Congress

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). Background. liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Proterra Catalyst electric bus sets records at Altoona in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration

Green Car Congress

Made of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability. The transit industry has traditionally struggled with vehicle weight, especially for new technologies like hybrid, CNG and EV. MPGe (equivalent to 10.7 l/100 km) (1.70

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

Clean Fleet Report

liter Duramax turbodiesel is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Designed to slip through the air.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 Distinguished Design.

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BMW introduces 6th generation 7 Series; new 740e plug-in hybrid; remote control parking

Green Car Congress

The body structure features the Carbon Core, a product of the transfer of technology from the development of BMW i cars. The new BMW 7 Series is the first car in its segment in which industrially manufactured CFRP combines with steel and aluminum. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. kWh (BMW 740Le xDrive: 13.0

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New EV Prototype Leaves Range Anxiety in the Dust

Cars That Think

But from a feathery (for an electric vehicle) 3,900-pound curb weight to wind-cheating aerodynamics, the carbon-fiber-bodied EQXX is designed for pure efficiency, not winning stoplight races. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7

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