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Audi A3 1.6 TDI: Gets 71.3 mpg (U.S.)!

Heather — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:30:06 +0000

Finally – the Audi efficiency challenge has ended and I have to say that the Audi A3 1.6 TDI actually stood up to everything that they were hoping for. The challenge involved twenty different cars and SUVs and they all arrived in Italy and I have to say that the Audi A3 1.6 TDI actually covered the distance at an average of 53.5 mpg. This is fantastic for a mid-sized sedan.

However, the Audi A3 1.6 TDI actually brought along more than just the high-mileage per gallon, it also was extremely high-performance. The drive itself was absolutely incredible and I have to say that people who are looking for a car that looks great and performs well … should certainly invest in the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.

It is after all, one of the best hybrid cars on the market – up to 71+ miles per gallon? Can’t get better than that!

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid to hit dealerships by 2010

Janice — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:30:43 +0000

Porsche recently disclosed to a German newspaper that the first Cayenne Hybrid (and the one we like more, the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid) is set to hit the dealership as early as the third quarter of 2010 with a sticker price starting at $124,500.

The specifics about the Cayenne Hybrid have not been revealed in full but some key features about the Cayenne S Hybrid variant sets the stage. The Cayenne S Hybrid is designed to perform like a vehicle with a V8 engine. Its emission level and fuel mileage will read like a four cylinder unit.

The numbers may just be similar with the other hybrids that consumers will soon lay their eyes on. The Cayenne S Hybrid though can boast of a perkier ride with a 333hp coming from a V6 DFI 3.0L Audi power plant under its hood combined with a 52hp electric engine.

The regular engine has a 324lb-ft torque while the electric component comes up with a 221 lb-ft torque. The electric engine depends on a 38kW Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack.

The Cayenne S Hybrid only takes about 6.8 seconds to hit the 100km/hr from zero. The emission of the vehicle is 20% lower compared to its standard variant.

Porsche also boasts of the transition from electric to combustion engine. The computer of the car does everything in 380 ms without the occupants feeling what is really happening. Once the electric reserve is exhausted the computer will start the engine and prepare the car to use the power of the combustion engine.

The Cayenne S Hybrid couples its engine with an eight speed transmission. The two top gears are just really overdrives. The car can maintain a speed of 138km/hr while on its top gear and using only its electric reserve – basicly a good speed for any car (even a Porsche) to maintain on a highway anywhere it’s allowed to do this speed…

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Car: Oh, It’s Almost Here!

Heather — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:12:02 +0000

Ford – Ford, Ford, Ford, you are finally getting with the picture are you and getting yourself a hybrid car? Great! Personally, I am not a Ford fan and before you completely shun me … I have to say that it is because I have owned a Ford car before and all it did was break down on me! So that is my bias opinion, however, I do have to say that the newest 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid car absolutely looks like it is going to be incredible.

Not only is it one of the best hybrids on the market simply because of the way that they are testing it up to 1,000 miles, but it is definitely going to be huge. Ford, as a car company to work for is fantastic and while I know people are all on the hype about Ford – they are not the ones that are going bankrupt right now right? Right.

So when this beauty comes out, check it out! It’s a hybrid and finally, it is by Ford!