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Buick to introduce 2021 GL6 MPV in China with 48V MHEV technology and enhanced connectivity

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It also has a refined interior and offers an elevated connected experience through a pioneering widescreen cockpit and Buick eConnect 3.0 connectivity system. Its fuel consumption is as low as 6.1 mpg US), which is an improvement of 7.6% connectivity system. The 2021 GL6 is powered by a 1.3L L/100 km (38.5

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Range Energy’s electric trailer helps egg farm improve mpg by ‘up to 70%’

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Given that fuel costs are a large part of any trucking company’s outlays, and that diesel fuel burned in heavy duty vehicles creates an outsized portion of smog-forming pollutants, this is a quick way to get some real improvements. Range says it delivered “up to 70%” mpg improvements. Get started today! –

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Stepping hard on the gas pedal decreases fuel efficiency and wastes money. Rapid Acceleration.

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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

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While the latest Prius is rather attractive, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid hits the 50-mpg mark in a discreet package that doesn’t scream, “I have a hybrid.” Four drive modes change the Civic Hybrid’s personality with a toggle switch on the center console. Those compare favorably to the base Civic, which now uses the Hybrid’s 2.0-liter

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Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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As an added value, all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models include Safety Connect and Service Connect up to 10-year trial subscriptions. The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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liter direct injection engine, produces 110 kW (150 PS) and is available in two versions—with a newly developed six-speed manual transmission (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.0 – 4.7 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Nearly 40 teams initially submitted ideas for the $50,000 Apps for Vehicles Challenge that seeks to improve safety and fuel efficiency through data innovation. Moj.io: pronounced (mo-jee-o) is cloud-connecting cars with a cellular device that lets apps on smart phones talk to virtually any car built after 1995. Earlier post.).