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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

Green Car Congress

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway. Current prototype of the Elio.

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2025 Buick Enclave Review -- Bucking Buick’s Stereotype

The Truth About Cars

But it can drastically lower speeds before entering some tighter turns, like slowing to 44 in a 55 MPH zone, or occasionally becoming confused and disable itself until it picks up again. Same as the new Chevrolet Colorado and Traverse. It does its job well on clearly marked straight roads or two-lane tracks with gentle curves.

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

Clean Fleet Report

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 Selecting the Sport mode for that extra oomph helped turn 0-60 mph in about 6.3 Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

Clean Fleet Report

with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 Driving from the Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek, Colorado (elevation: 5,745 feet/1,751 meters), we headed to Estes Park (7,522 feet/2,293 meters), a good challenge for the single motor with the newly redesigned rear-wheel drive. of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 of torque that is good for 4.3

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Added speed (and a thrill!)