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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4

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L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 million units sold in 2011), powers one Renault vehicle in three, from Twingo to Laguna. The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 liters/100km.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Click to enlarge. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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MARCH 28, 2010

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L Along with the Eco, the 2011 Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.

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Chevrolet 2011 Fuel Economy Economy 220

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 2011 Cruze. GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. Engines for the 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. The diesel engine—optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel and complying with future exhaust emission requirements—can be run separately or in combination with the electric motor for optimal power and energy utilization.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. Many of the components of the 695 kg (1,500 lbs) Volkswagen are based on those of the future New Small Family, an entirely new model series that is already scheduled for market launch in initial countries at the end of 2011; Volkswagen executives at the show said the Up Lite!

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l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. 2011 Sonata. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Ford has officially announced the 2011 Ford Mustang with an all-new advanced naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. The 2011 Mustang GT. The 400hp naturally-aspirated 5.0L Click to enlarge.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

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The study finds that 46% of owners of heavy-duty trucks that are one model-year old report experiencing some type of engine-related problem, up from 42% in 2011. In addition, the average number of engine- and fuel-related problems has increased to 81 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) from 71 PP100 in 2011. mpg in 2011.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. Click to enlarge. Compared to earlier versions of the 2.0-liter

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

L/100 km (62 mpg US). liter diesel engine to meet the Euro 5 exhaust emission regulations being implemented in January 2011. In early 2011, these will be joined by the Volvo S60 (under 115 g) and Volvo V60 (under 119 g). The Volvo C30 was already previously available in a 99 gram variant.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Trunk space is slightly reduced from 2011 models, but still offers 14.3 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.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Sale 225

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mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. It includes a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, an electric water pump, a low-friction distribution chain, an intake manifold made of a composite material and a compact exhaust manifold. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km). Highway mpg (l/100 km). Combined mpg (l/100km). In other words, there is not a separate intake or exhaust camshaft.

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. mpg US), a decrease of nearly 23% despite a 51 kW increase in output compared to the preceding 5.2L The new S6, S7 and S8 feature a new 4.0L naturally aspirated V10. liters (24.0

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Downsizing Audi Energy MPG 218

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

mpg US vs. 18.6 mpg US, or 9.0 Michael Ruth, Principal Investigator for the project at Cummins, provided an update on progress at the recent 2011 DEER conference. The engine will leverage low-pressure EGR to reduce pumping work, and feature a fabricated exhaust manifold (rather than using cast iron). L/100km vs. 12.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

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The C 300 d is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with fourth-generation common rail direct injection featuring piezo injectors, two-stage turbocharging and exhaust gas recirculation. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers), the C 300 d offers 42 mpg (5.6 The entire route has been asphalted since 2011. l/100 km) highway.

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Diesel Mercedes Production Exhaust 150

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MAY 18, 2011

to the Japanese market in the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) during the first half of 2011. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 Mazda has applied for more than 130 patents in relation to the engine as of the end of February, 2011. Mazda plans to introduce the SKYACTIV-G 1.3

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Japan 275

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The engine is rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and torque at 146 lb-ft (198 N·m), up from 140 hp and 136 lb-ft in the 2011 Ford Focus. The advanced fuel injection system works in concert with Ti-VCT, which adjusts the valve timing for optimum performance, helping Focus achieve an estimated 40 mpg highway (5.9 As a DOHC design, the 2.0-liter

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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JANUARY 16, 2012

With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation Stop & Start System (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km of CO 2 (delivering fuel economy of 69 mpg US or 3.4 mpg US or 4.3 In the start-up phase since September 2011, the new EB engine will be produced at Trémery. New generation of 3-cylinder engines.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine France 236

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mpg US) on a demanding route covered at full load capacity, the latest-generation OM 471 engine would save around 1100 liters (291 gallons) of fuel a year and emit about three tonnes less CO 2. In spring 2011, in anticipation of the Euro VI emissions standard, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a generation of engines developed completely from scratch.

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Mercedes Engine Exhaust Fuel 150

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JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years. This occurs during stop-and-go traffic.

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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

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MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota plans to sell 101,000 Auris models in 2010 and, in 2011—the first full year of sales with all engine variants available— 130,000 units. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. In 2011, which will be the first full year of Auris range sales, the figure will reduce further to just 125 g/km. L Dual VVT-i engine.

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

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JULY 17, 2010

The engine will first be mounted on the new Micra (known as March in other markets) in the European market in the first half of 2011. 3-cylinder HR12DE engine, March achieves both a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards in every grade.

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Gasoline Engine Nissan Fuel 218

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MARCH 4, 2010

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (57 mpg US) on the NEDC, with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. It will be launched at the end of 2011. liters per 100 kilometers (52 mpg US)—0.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (48 mpg US), resulting in 129 g/km CO 2 , as opposed to 5.8 The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID consumes 4.1

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Diesel Mercedes Hybrid MPG 262

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miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45 mpg over one long-haul route, with a 120% increase in freight efficiency in ton-miles per gallon from a 2009 baseline of 94 ton-miles per gallon to 206 ton-miles per gallon. mpg result, the LSFC was 4.85 In terms of fuel economy, the truck achieved 10.7

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. mpg US, 3.3 A 4-2-1 exhaust system, cavity pistons, multihole injectors and other innovations enable the high compression ratio.

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Mazda Fuel Economy Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

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. All new Auris diesel engines benefit from low compression ratios, optimized combustion chamber dimensions and enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler efficiency. mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

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MARCH 3, 2010

mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Harvested energy from hot exhaust gases is recaptured by this generator which is fitted into the exhaust manifold. Producing 98g/km of CO 2 emissions, the i20 blue is scheduled to go into production in 2011. The i-flow concept. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

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US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. US mpg) and emits 129 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (208 grams per mile). seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. The pursuit of fuel efficient vehicles is driving the development of smaller engines with a greater power density which puts more stress on the internal components like the intake and exhaust valves. liter supercharged V-6 on its 2011 Q7 sport utility vehicle (SUV).

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Ti-VCT will be available with the PowerShift transmission in most European markets from late summer 2011. liter Ti-VCT engine has been modified with an upgraded fuel system and revised fuel injectors, hardened valves and valve seats, and a revised exhaust system and catalyst. Compared to the 100PS (99 hp, 74 kW) 1.6-liter

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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mpg US)—167 g/km CO 2 —on the NEDC with optional low-friction tires. mpg US) with 172 g/km CO 2. The Panamera Diesel costs €80,183 (US$119,000) in Germany including VAT and country-specific equipment and will be available for delivery from August 2011. The Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo with a 3.0L l/100 km (37.3

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