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Porsche to Debut Cayenne Diesel at Geneva

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The Cayenne diesel ( earlier post ) will be one of Porsche’s two world debuts at the upcoming Geneva auto show. The Cayenne diesel. The Cayenne diesel is equipped with a 3.0-liter liter V6 delivering maximum power of 240 bhp (176 kW), sufficient for a top speed of 214 km/h or 133 mph. The other is the 911 GT3.).

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VW Unveils New Touareg and Touareg Hybrid

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The new Touareg will offer a range of conventional gasoline and diesel engine options, an eight-speed transmission and, on the majority of models, Stop-Start technology. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 L/100km (28.7

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack is located under the rear load area floor, near the electric motor. Earlier post.). HYbrid4 technology.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The 2023 UX 250h runs on 87 octane and is EPA rated at 43 mpg city/41 highway/42 combined. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The UX 250h can go-up to 71 mph on electricity alone, with a nearly imperceptible transition between gasoline and electricity. mpg, and on short in-town runs I was getting in excess of 50 mpg. The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. All can be monitored on dash gauges.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 Jetta Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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