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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. External noise has also been minimized by the low A-pillar step and exterior mirrors connected to the body by a stem. 2015 GLA-Class. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, which last year was chosen by a third of Focus customers and this year was named International Engine of the Year for a third year in a row. Ford engineers also have made revisions to the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to make Focus feel more connected to the road and easier to drive.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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The omission of the converter allows all-electric motoring as well as sailing, thus significantly boosting the potential to reduce fuel consumption. The E-Class hybrid can run on electric power alone at speeds up to 35 km/h (22 mph) and for up to one kilometer (0.62

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New Ford Mustang receives its own 2.3L EcoBoost variant

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Forged-steel connecting rods. Sinter-forged connecting rods that are lighter and more durable for high-rpm operation. This results in better fuel economy, idle stability and lower emissions. Internally clutches have been optimized and operating temperature has been increased to reduce friction. Piston-cooling jets.

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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Assistance systems.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance.

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