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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). The A4 of model year 2000 with a 1.8 Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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Hybrid MAX produces powerful torque at low RPM for sporty, exhilarating driving and has an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating. liter inline 4-cylinder engine is tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 RPM; the front electric motor helps maximize torque production.

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Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

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The converted Transporter, which will come in cargo, cab-chassis and passenger versions, will have a 22-mile all-electric range (AER), with fuel economy of 57 mpg based on a 50-mile daily cycle. By way of comparison, the IDEA is designed to have a 30-mile AER with fuel economy of 100 mpg. 100 mpg (2.4

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 rpm, with a front electric motor that helps maximize torque production. HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP dropped 14.3% By running one cylinder rich, the excess fuel is reformed into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Specific BSFC improvements from the D-EGR engine relative to baseline engine.

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. However, fuel demand will plateau and gradually decline as consumers turn to smaller, lighter vehicles and technologies improve fuel economy. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 Source: ExxonMobil.

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Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

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Combined cycle fuel consumption is calculated to be 3.8 L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. In addition, an Eco Drive Monitor helps drivers maximize the fuel efficiency of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. Thus equipped, the 1.33

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