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Study suggests fuel cell hybrid with supercapacitors for energy storage the most fuel efficient

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The fuel economy of the supercapacitor fuel cell hybrid, they noted, is higher despite the vehicle being heavier and more expensive. The main objective of this paper is to give an evaluation study of different FCHEV powertrains from the point of view of the fuel economy, cost and powertrain component sizing.

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Opel to introduce new Euro 6 1.6 CDTI diesel in Geneva; 57 mpg US in the Zafira Tourer

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CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 l/100 km and 109 g/km CO 2. Click to enlarge. Opel expects the new Zafira Tourer 1.6

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. More than half (57%) of respondents who said they intend to purchase a SUV said they want its fuel economy to be at least 25 mpg (9.4

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Ford Rolls Out New Powertrain Lineup for Europe

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liter engine with 203 PS (200 hp, 149 kW) is being launched in the latest 2010 S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo models, which are now in production at Ford’s Genk plant in Belgium. million units by 2013. This takes CO 2 emissions down to a class-leading 99 g/km with combined fuel economy of 3.8 TDCi diesel. Click to enlarge.

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