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Volt drivers collectively log more than 100M all-electric miles since sales launch

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Chevrolet announced that Volt owners collectively have driven more than 100 million all-electric miles since the vehicle went on sale two years ago this month. The average Volt owner travels more than 65% of the time in pure electric mode as the car was designed, only using the gasoline-powered generator for longer trips.

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BMW reveals 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype with 117.5 mpg; next-gen Power eDrive: 2x current capacity, electric AWD

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Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption. 3 Series PHEV concept.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque.

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Fiat 500L Living diesels average about 70.6 mpg on Turin to Paris run

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MultiJet II 105 HP diesel with Start&Stop, covered the 800-kilometer (497-mile) route from Turin to Paris on an average of 27 liters (7.1 mpg US , 3.33 gallons US) of fuel, equal to more than 38 kilometers per liter (89 mpg US , 2.6 At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Fiat announced a higher power rating version of the 1.6

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 Earlier post.).

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Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

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will capitalize on some of the latest available technology, including being powered by renewable natural gas. miles per gallon on that journey, up from 8.94 mpg in the 2018 run with Starship 1.0. Like the first two versions, the new Starship 3.0 Shell Starship 3.0 In its 2021 run, Starship 2.0 achieved 10.8 Starship 2.0

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Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV completes EPA testing: 33 miles electric range, 77 MPGe

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The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG.

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