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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.” The major difference between the two performance classes is an increase in the maximum charge pressure from 1.0 “For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging.

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Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

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In 2012, Cummins came back to the CEC with a request for a 6-month extension (although with no change in funding), to accommodate a reduction in the size of the downsized engine to the current 2.8L Cummins also worked closely with Allison Transmission to integrate the 2000 Series transmission for smooth and efficient stop-start operation.

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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class gasoline engine. A compact diesel engine which realizes the world’s lightest body, top-of-class acceleration performance and fuel efficiency. A wide range of engine classes including the 660cc, 1.3L, 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.4L, and 3.5L classes will feature the technology. 660cc class engine. class engine.

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Twelve more Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT natural gas-powered buses delivered to Augsburger Stadtwerke

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liters, it is currently the most compact natural-gas engine in its class: weighing in at just 747 kg (1,647 lbs) including the precatalyst, the engine is a textbook example of successful downsizing. At the heart of the new Citaro NGT is the Mercedes-Benz M 936 G natural-gas engine. With a displacement of 7.7

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Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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In this phase of the project, the engineers designed and fabricated a new multi-cylinder GDI engine, and used design tools to package the powertrain in a D-class vehicle. For this reason, GDCI is a good candidate for aggressive downsizing, downspeeding, and boosting, which is a proven strategy for high vehicle-level fuel economy.

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Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion

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Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. Delphi says that the common rail system will suit future generations of downsized engines in a range of vehicle classes. This combination allows for just 87 g/km of CO 2 emissions.

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