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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter —Ron Lee, Group Chief Engineer, Powertrains, Jaguar Cars. l/100km (26 mpg US) on the EU Combined cycle and CO 2 emissions of 207 g/km. l/100km (25 mpg US) and 216 g/km of CO 2. liter i4 and 3.0-liter

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Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

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Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. Spark Ignited Engines Product Group. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8%

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Although theoretically a non-ZEV state buyer could special order the PHEV, said Brandon Ramirez, Senior Group Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai won’t encourage it—partly due to dealer training, support and infrastructure issues that also require their own roll-out. Combined fuel economy (mpg). MPG (charge sustaining).

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Ford add EcoBoost engine to its flagship Lincoln

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By 2013, more than 90 percent of Ford’s North American nameplates will be available with EcoBoost technology. “We are committed to delivering fuel economy leadership in every new vehicle,&# said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development. liter EcoBoost V-6 engine for the 2010 model year.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. No announced plans.

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