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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team Light Concept Vehicle (LCV) M2. Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. Within those are trims of the N Line appearance package and XRT, which offers a bit more ruggedness for light off-roading.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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First look at ‘substantially updated’ 2025 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid

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At a media event at company headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden on Wednesday, Volvo will pour through details on its revamped hybrid SUV. Its fuel economy is 58 MPGe combined. As a PHEV, charging is to take advantage of the efficient fuel economy or pure battery driving.

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ALTe To Unveil Prototype Range Extended Electric Powertrain for Retrofits at Work Truck Show

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Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010. Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the REEP system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. Held in conjunction with the 46 th Annual NTEA convention in St.

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The motor-driven power steering was a bit light, but tuned for good road feel. Adding electric miles.

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