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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Green Car Congress

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.).

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

Green Car Congress

The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The goal was to develop a significantly lighter-weight, heavy-duty bus design that yields superior fuel efficiency to conventional buses at a lower lifecycle cost. Click to enlarge.

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2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line Review - A Solid Cup

The Truth About Cars

But it gets you where you need to go without effort or complaint, just like a store blend brew. In all honesty, I hesitate to recommend any such wee crossover when a similarly-sized subcompact car exists, simply as the general utility of the car is virtually identical and the resulting fuel economy is markedly better.

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2024 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Reviewed

The Truth About Cars

If you don’t have the kind of room required to store an original Mini Cooper or large riding mower, then you’ll probably need to rearrange some things before you head over to the dealership or invest in a decent cover. I found myself averaging roughly 35 mpg depending on how much I abused the throttle. gallon fuel tank.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. Eco is best when on the highway to maximize fuel economy and Sport for when an extra boost of performance is needed.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. 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. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD).

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