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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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The engine, which delivers 132 kW (177 hp), is coupled with a 7-speed DSG as standard. At the same time, it is VW’s most fuel-efficient and lowest emitting GTI. Combined fuel consumption is 5.9 liter turbo engine—consumed 7.9 The new GTI reduces fuel consumption by 25%.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised. The hybrid truck delivers best-in-class (2-ton class) fuel efficiency of 12.8 L/100km), with all models over-fulfilling the 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standard. km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8

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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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In 2005 and 2006, it received investments of about US$480 million, resulting in the launch of the Chevrolet Prism in October 2006 and the expansion of its production capacity to 230,000 vehicles per year. Tags: Brazil Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. This will be the second expansion to Gravataí.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources. The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006.

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EcoBoost system arrives with new Ford Edge

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The Chicago Auto Show will mark the first application of Ford’s global 2.0litre EcoBoost I-4 engine as part of the refreshed 2011 Ford Edge line-up. Thanks to the use of the EcoBoost system, fuel economy for the new Ford Edge is 30 per cent better than it was when the vehicle was launched in 2006.

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