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EPA rates 2013 Altima at 38 mpg highway; production underway

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engine and Xtronic CVT as the most fuel-efficient gasoline mid-size car currently in the US, with ratings of 27 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.7, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just certified the 2013 Nissan Altima ( earlier post ) featuring the 2.5L L/100km, respectively.).

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New Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan features standard nine speed transmission, expected 35 mpg highway

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The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 Cam drive, cam-phasing and valve-train components require no scheduled maintenance. l/100 km) when coupled with the 2.4-liter liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 engine.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance. Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac launches its first mild hybrid in China

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liters/100 km (30 mpg US). Cloud-based apps provide convenient access as well to information about authorized dealers and service facilities. With Electronic Transmission Range Selection (ETRS) technology, the transmission automatically switches to park after the engine shuts down.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As EPA-estimated fuel economy for front-wheel drive models rises to 22 mpg in city driving, 27 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg in combined driving. Select compact SUVs. 2018 VW Tiguan.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Since EVs require less maintenance and replacement of parts, which currently provides considerable revenue to dealers and automakers, car companies are looking to diversify their revenue streams. However, wireless charging still needs to move from retrofit equipment to a dealer option in order to see greater market penetration.

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