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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The 2010 Prius. The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter

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Nissan releasing new Fuga Hybrid in Japan

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The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 Compared to traditional hybrid systems, the electric motor driving range is expanded for high-speed driving (up to more than 100 km/h (62 mph) on a level highway) and the EV mode is frequently applied, helping the Fuga Hybrid achieve best-in-class fuel economy.

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter

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Chevrolet To Show 2011 Cruze Eco with 40mpg Highway at NY Show

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City fuel economy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to launch. The Cruze Eco will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010. Along with the Eco, the 2011 Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph). Combined fuel consumption is 5.71 Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. The metered rate is based on the mass flow of the exhaust gas. SCR catalytic converter.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Along with the Ecotec 2.4L

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