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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. The EOLAB team also secured appreciable savings by reviewing the car’s glazing. Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. adds another 1.3

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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Review – Beast Mode

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Inside, the cabin is pretty familiar, though things like a steering-wheel centering mark and available aluminum or carbon-fiber accents set the R apart. I mentioned the abysmal fuel-economy numbers – they are 10 mpg city/15 mpg highway/12 mpg combined. rear axle, and a terrain management system.

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2025 Nissan Kicks Review – Mixing It Up

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I liked the soft materials on the upper door – there are pricier vehicles with lower-quality trim – and the carbon-fiber-look fabric running across the dash. Fuel economy is 28 mpg city/35 mpg highway/31 mpg combined for the FWD model and 27/34/30 for the AWD.

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials.

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2025 Aston Martin Vantage Review -- The Baby Aston Grows Up

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A nose lift system isn’t available despite the hunkered-down stance and the new integrated front splitter, but with some mindful navigation of steep driveway aprons, I was able to avoid chewing up the carbon fiber. 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Fast Facts Powertrain 4.0-liter highway / 13.1 N/A (Canada) As-Tested Price $287,400 (U.S.)/

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2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe Review -- Smooth Sailing

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liter twin-turbocharged V6 with mild-hybrid assist and 48V electric supercharger (409 horsepower @ 5,800 RPM, 405 lb-ft @ 1,300-4,500 RPM) Transmission/Drive Wheels Eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Fuel Economy, MPG 18 city / 22 highway / 20 combined (EPA Rating) Fuel Economy, L/100km 14.4 highway / 12.7

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have an EPA -rated 26 mpg city, with a combined (combined city and highway) 58 mpg. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby.

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