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Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

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The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 Peak torque comes at just 1,750 rpm with strong torque delivery continuing throughout the rpm range, which is ideal for towing or hauling heavy loads over long distances. Ford dealers will begin taking orders for the 2018 F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter

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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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Provisional EPA fuel economy ratings for the convertible are 12 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. Peak torque of 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) is reached at 2000 revs/min through to 5000 revs/min. liter W12 combined with a close-ratio eight-speed ZF transmission to deliver a 15% improvement in fuel economy.

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Chevy Cruze diesel’s variable-swirl mechanism

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In a study published in 2000, Dr. Paul Miles at Sandia National Laboratories found that: Swirl ratio is found to exert a measurable influence on most of the combustion process, from ignition to late-cycle oxidation. Cruze’s diesel offers a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway (5.1 Diesel Engines'

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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 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. The engine range also includes the 120 HP 1.4 Turbo TwinAir is also offered in the Fiat 500 L.). 78 HP 1.4;

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Audi to show the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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liters per 100 km (157 mpg US), according to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles. In electric mode, the Audi A3 e-tron reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and has a maximum range of 50 km (31 miles). Audi will showcase the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The combustion engine is a modified 1.4

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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The Vito also and incorporates a broad range of innovative safety and assistance systems. A VNT turbocharger ensures an immediate response and fast build-up of output in the lower engine speed range along with appealing performance at high revs—the compact engine behaves like a large one in terms of power delivery.

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