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VW’s hyper efficient XL1 plug-in hybrid car gets 261 miles/gallon efficiency

Light weight and great aerodynamics are a known combination for high fuel efficiency and lower air pollution, and VW’s latest version of the 1-liter concept does both excellently. Pinboard (MacAaron)

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets more MPGs, Limited trimline and a lower price for 2013

Hyundai has just announced the pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2013 Sonata Hybrid and while it comes as no surprise to learn that the new Sonata Hybrid is more efficient than the 2012 model year vehicles – it comes as a big surprise that the 2013 models are less expensive than those currently …
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Ford Fusion Energi PHEV gets EPA rating of 620-mile range

Ford’s newest plug-in hybrid and the latest rendition of the Fusion as a hybrid has been EPA rated at 21 miles per charge with a total of 620 miles of range. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Fiat 500e gets EPA rating of 116 MPGe combined

The Environmental Protection Agency has given the Fiat 500e electric car official mileage and range ratings. Pinboard (MacAaron)

CODA Gets 4 Star NHTSA Crash Ratings

CODA has done a good job beefing up the Chinese partially manufactured car and the NHTSA awarded it them 4 stars. Now it needs to improve its driver crash rating. Pinboard (MacAaron)