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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. l/100 km (44 mpg US), a figure that some diesel cars might be jealous of. petrol engine is not running. And how does a family end up with four Priuses to start with?

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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15.

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Fiat, MINI and smart Beat 130 gCO2/km New Car Average in Europe for First Half of 2009

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The average CO 2 emissions figure on new Fiat cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 dropped 5.2 g/km reduction in the CO 2 output of new cars sold by the top 25 brands in Europe in 1H 2009, with a similar reduction measured in JATO’s 21 monitored EU markets. g/km to 129.1 Overall, JATO found an average 6.2

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Volkswagen Marine Diesel Engines On Display at boot 2010; Greenline 33 Hybrid

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Volkswagen Marine will exhibit its marine diesel engine line-up at “ boot 2010 ” in Düsseldorf (23-31 January 2010). The Greenline 33 was first presented at boot 2009, and returns to Düsseldorf in its final configuration. A hydraulic VW clutch enables two switch-selectable drive modes: diesel or electric.

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

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This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range. In 2009, Fiat introduced a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. D-4D diesel engine. D-4D diesel engine. Powertrains. not a niche solution, according to Toyota. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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Honeywell Expects Turbocharged Engine Segment to Double by 2015

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Honeywell expects the global turbo segment to double in the next five years, from 17 million new turbo vehicles in 2009 to 35 million in 2015. million engines in 2009 to six million engines in 2015. In China, turbocharging will grow from approximately 10% today to 20% by 2015. Power & Associates, and R.L. liter Power Stroke engines.

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