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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). Launch from autumn 2014. Launches subsequently follow in Russia (end of 2014) and North America and Asia (early 2015). liters of diesel per 100 km (from 33.6 l/100 km).

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

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JULY 23, 2014

2014 ECOTEC 2.5L Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, The 2014 Malibu was the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start technology. l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5

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2014 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 225

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. Click to enlarge. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. Ultra” is Audi’s designation for more efficient mobility that is fully available for everyday use. mpg) with 4.6 mpg/ 136.79 Click to enlarge.

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

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JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

2014 Range Rover Evoque. In August, Land Rover introduced the 2014 Range Rover Evoque, equipped with several new technologies which, combined, can lower fuel consumption by up to 11.4% The 2014 Evoque continues to be powered by Land Rover’s range of lightweight four-cylinder engines with a choice of either the 2.2

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2. As previously, one of the gasoline versions of the latest Polo that will make its appearance in 2014 is a BlueGT version with cylinder deactivation (ACT – active cylinder management). mpg US ) to 3.2

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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JANUARY 14, 2013

2014 Corvette Stingray. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. High-strength aluminum pistons with reinforced top ring and integral combustion bowl design. Vacuum pump designed for lower engine friction.

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] will offer an "autobahn" tuning package for the Model S, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee crossover is finally on its way to dealers, and why California influenced the design of 2014 BMW i3 electric cars that have the optional range extender.

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Jeep BMW Design MPG 86

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JUNE 26, 2013

Mazda launched its all-new 2014 Mazda 3 compact hatchback today at coordinated events in New York, Melbourne, Istanbul, St. The new Mazda 3 lineup, which will include a four-door sedan version as well when it goes on sale this September, is the second model designed around the company''s line of ultra-efficient SkyActiv.'

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Could a full-size pickup truck ever get a fuel-economy rating of 37 mpg? California-based Achates Power believes it can, and its novel engine uses a design that dates back to the earliest days of internal combustion to do so.

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MPG Diesel Fuel Economy 2014 60

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7,

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 2014 LT1 6.2L The deep-skirt design helps maximize strength and minimize vibration. L/100 km) on the highway.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake takes the elegant Shooting Brake design into a smaller model. A total of 375,000 A-, B-, CLA- and GLA-Class vehicles were sold in the first ten months of 2014. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km. CLA Shooting Brake. Click to enlarge. CLA 200 CDI. CLA 220 CDI. 4 in-line.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. Earlier post.) l/100 km (54.7 Pricing is still to be announced.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

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. 2014 marked the Evoque’s most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The upper area of this wall houses the steel roll-over bars, whose elegantly rounded form marks another classic design theme. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 Mounting plates seal the openings in the rear wall, which features through-loading as standard. ft) of torque, the 2.0

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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APRIL 1, 2013

The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 2014 GMC Sierra. Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

g/km, as measured at the end of May 2014. Earlier in 2014, the 110 hp (82 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) turbo engines were added to the PureTech family of next-generation three-cylinder gasoline engines. They made their debut on the Peugeot 308, voted 2014 Car of the Year. l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2. l/100 km (73.4

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

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MARCH 19, 2014

The Peugeot 308, recently awarded European Car of the Year 2014, completes its range with the arrival of the new PureTech e-THP 1.2-liter mpg US (2.85 mpg US (4.6 mpg US and lowest CO 2 sector emissions of just 82g/km. liter turbo gasoline engine ( earlier post ), producing 130 bhp (97 kW). l/100 km) and 1,124.7

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy MPG 220

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JULY 29, 2014

With double overhead camshaft and direct injection the turbocharged four-valve engine is an advanced design with crossflow cylinder head, low-friction coating for the cylinder liners and steel pistons with stress-relieved, and therefore low-friction, piston rings. An almost square design with 80 mm bore and a stroke of 79.5 t and 3.05

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Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards 246

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JULY 6, 2009

The South Korean Presidential Committee on Green Growth announced that by 2015, automakers will need to increase average new vehicle fuel economy to 17 km/L (40 mpg US, 5.9 km/L (34 mpg US, 6.9 km/L (26 mpg US, 8.9 kilometers per liter of fuel (27 mpg US, 8.7 L/100km) or reduce CO 2 emissions to an average 140 g/km.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2015 Economy 150

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JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. liters per 100 kilometers [55 mpg US], while delivering total system power of 162 kW [217 hp]. F SPORT models not only benefit from exclusive, exterior and interior design features, but also dynamic enhancements. Click to enlarge.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. More than 200 engineers and designers from Ford research and development centers in Aachen and Merkenich in Germany, and Dagenham and Dunton in the United Kingdom spent 5 million-plus hours developing the 1.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. l/100km (50 mpg US), or around 110 g/km CO 2. The newly designed rear section of the Taigun presented in India is characterized by an outside-mounted spare wheel. Earlier post.)

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India SUV Engine Production 218

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% 2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 Chadwell et al.,

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

l/100 km (81 mpg US ) (69 g of CO 2 /km). Applied in the Cactus, the Hybrid Air system delivers fuel consumption of under 3 l/100 km (78 mpg US ), and features a 45% reduction in fuel consumption in urban driving. Located on the sides and the bumpers of the car, the design component expresses a new approach that gives style a function.

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Concept Hybrid Energy Storage MPG 294

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MAY 28, 2014

released a rendering of an application of its DeltaWing aerodynamic and lightweight design architecture—currently competing in IMSA sports car road races in the form of the DeltaWing race car—as a street-legal, four-passenger car. DeltaWing racer in action at the 2014 Continental Tire Monterey GP. Click to enlarge.

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Legal Cars MPH MPG 218

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APRIL 21, 2014

Among Volkswagen’s premieres at Auto China 2014 in Beijing was the MQB-based New Midsize Coupé concept car. The design of the New Midsize Coupé gives an initial look at how Volkswagen Design envisions a sport sedan positioned below the Passat. New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (36.8

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Concept Fusion MPG MPH 170

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Buick launched the 2018 Buick Envision in China with a new nine-speed transmission, updated design and enhanced connectivity. The Envision originally went on sale in China in October 2014. It remains Buick’s most popular SUV and second most popular model overall, with deliveries of 169,227 units in the first 10 months of this year.

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Buick 2018 GM China 150

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Detailed design changes to the gasoline engine have resulted in a thermal efficiency of 40%. This new hybrid powertrain offers the response and the fluidity of a dynamic driving style that suits the C-HR’s dynamic design philosophy, Toyota said. l/100 km (67.2 The C-HR is also available with a new 1.2 l/100 km (43.6

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Ukraine 150

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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JANUARY 19, 2016

EPA figures put combined fuel economy in gasoline mode at 20 mpg combined (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway), and 19 mpg combined (16 mpg city/24 mpg highway) with natural gas. The CNG tank has pressure relief devices that are designed to release pressure if the CNG tank is overheated or over-pressurized.

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