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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The A3 Sportback g-tron has been on the market since 2014. To ensure smooth running in high summertime temperatures, the developers made modifications especially to components for the gasoline mode. For example, they came up with a stainless steel valve to protect the high-pressure injection valve for gasoline. mi) on CNG alone.

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Audi Gas Gasoline MPH 150

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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 kWh per 100 km. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

As a result, emissions are around 16% lower than those of the B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with gasoline engine, which offers equal performance. The new model belongs to efficiency class A and meets the Euro 6 emissions standard, which is not due to come into effect for all gasoline-engined vehicles until 1 September 2014.

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Gas Mercedes Gasoline Petrol 268

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The GTE marks the fifth drive type for the Golf, which is already available with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and battery-electric drives, varying with markets. Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. The standard steel-spring suspension has been optimized, with improvements including even more agile steering and extra comfort. Launch from autumn 2014. Also new on the V6 TDI is a coasting function.

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. In future, there will be a choice of four diesel and two gasoline engines for the new BMW 3 Series Touring. New entry model: The BMW 114d.

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel Emissions 225

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

This new A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). TFSI, 220 hp (162 kW) 2.0

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Audi Plug-in America Plug 225

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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. ECO stop/start is standard. liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250. Earlier post.) Initially the power range of the 1.6 The GLA will also offer two 2.2-liter

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. CLA Shooting Brake. Click to enlarge. CLA 200 CDI.

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Mercedes MPG Diesel 2015 210

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter Lastly, the Hybrid Max is the most powerful of the three, producing 362 horsepower and 400 foot-pounds of torque, with all-wheel drive standard and front-wheel drive optional. The base 2.4-liter inch multimedia display.

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 92

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. All engines are mated to the standard 6-speed S tronic transmission.

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Audi 2015 PHEV MPG 218

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

l/100 km (36 mpg US) of the standard earlier 250 hp model. seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h (161 mph) compared to the 244 km/h (152 mph) achieved by the previous model. seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h (161 mph) compared to the 244 km/h (152 mph) achieved by the previous model.

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Porsche Diesel Power Powered 218

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APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac sold 1,310 units of the ELR in the US in calendar year 2014, and sold 311 units in the first quarter of 2015.). Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 gasoline-powered engine-generator. 2016 Cadillac ELR. 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). 75 mph) and a range of up to 35 kilometers (approx. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The 2016 model year Evoque is also offered with Land Rover’s existing advanced 240PS Si4 gasoline engine. The 9-speed is standard with the 240 PS gasoline unit. Top speed mph (km/h). mph and 19 mph (1.8 2014 marked the Evoque’s most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales. Click to enlarge.

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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AUGUST 29, 2017

The BMW i3 is the bestselling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it was launched in 2014. The new BMW i3 accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 7.2 seconds with an electronic top speed of 93 mph. All calculated in EU test cycle with standard tires.). kWh/100km, or 11.5 360° ELECTRIC.

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BMW Connect Connected Charging 150

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MAY 30, 2013

On the gasoline side, the launch engine is the BMW X5 xDrive50i with a new generation of the 4.4L V8 gasoline engine (330 kW/450 hp), to be joined in December by the BMW X5 xDrive35i and the X5 sDrive35i powered by the 3.0L BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system is standard, with the exception of the sDrive rear-wheel drive models.

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

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MAY 9, 2015

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter The car completes the standard sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 lb-ft), with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The Polo TSI BlueMotion, available starting this autumn, also marks the first time that a Volkswagen with a gasoline engine is being marketed as an independent BlueMotion model. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, equipped with a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, delivers 4.1 Gasoline engines.

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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MARCH 25, 2015

The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone. The gasoline-powered engine will automatically come on at higher speeds and high loads when necessary to provide additional power. The MY 2015 Malibu features two powertrain offerings: the standard 2.5L

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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JUNE 11, 2014

The Tucson Fuel Cell began mass production for the US market in April 2014 at the Ulsan, Korea assembly plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV. She begins her new role effective 1 August 2014. Minutes later, refueling (governed by SAE standards, earlier post ) is complete. Source: UC Irvine APEP.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Ford EcoBoost engines can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. gasoline direct injection engine, the new Focus 1.0-liter gasoline direct injection engine, the new Focus 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new 1.5-liter l/100 km (54.7 Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Ford 2015 Engine Fuel Economy 231

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Peak torque arrives at 1,750 rpm in the Td6 while the gasoline V6 produces its 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) at 3,500 rpm. Similarly, the low-end torque of the Td6 allows the vehicles to deliver 0-60 acceleration times comparable to the higher horsepower V6 gasoline models. seconds for gasoline V6 models. for the Range Rover.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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JULY 16, 2014

At the beginning of 2014 the smart fortwo won the title of “Microcar of the Year” for the fifth time in succession in China. Additional highlights include the rear doors opening by almost 90° on the smart forfour and the folding front passenger seat backrest which comes as standard for all variants. Engines and drive system.

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Mercedes Engine Standards MPH 210

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JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. l/100 km (54.7 mpg US) NEDC.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

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MARCH 4, 2020

The four-cylinder engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. Volkswagen offers the Golf GTD featuring a 7-speed dual clutch DSG gearbox as standard. The Golf GTE can be driven at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) in all-electric mode. The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-liter

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APRIL 15, 2009

The Audi Q7 is available with six direct injection engines, two of them gasoline-powered and four diesel engines, including the world’s most powerful diesel SUV, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. Despite complying with US Tier 2 Bin 5 standard and EUro 6 limits announced for 2014, the 3.0 The gasoline-fueled 3.6 L/100km (25.85

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Audi SUV Emissions Fuel 150

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APRIL 3, 2014

The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). liter TSI gasoline engine from the EA 211 series (which spans 1.0L Earlier post.). a liquid-cooled 8.8

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

Lexus isn’t standing still with its popular NX line of compact crossovers, which debuted in 2014. The all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine.

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. 2014 Jetta TDI. 2015 Jetta TDI. Click to enlarge. Fuel economy improvement.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

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AUGUST 3, 2012

In remarks during the briefing, Bill Fay, Group Vice President & General Manager, Toyota Division, noted that the RAV4 EV is an important element of Toyota’s plan to meet the Phase 3 requirements of California’s ZEV mandate ( earlier post ) for the 2012-2014 timeframe. The RAV4 EV has two charge modes: Standard and Extended.

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Toyota California Tesla EPA 281

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Fiat is updating its 500L range for 2014 with two new turbocharged 120 hp (88 kW) engine options—the 1.6 T-Jet gasoline—and a dual fuel LPG/gasoline variant of the 1.4 T-Jet records a top speed of 189 km/h (117 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 MultiJet II turbodiesel and the 1.4 MultiJet II.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014 218

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

A five-speed manual is standard on the ES base model (but unavailable on the SE which we tested) with a small reduction in fuel economy to 33/41/36. of torque deliver a 0-60 mph time of 12.6 The 87 octane, gasoline-powered 3-cylinder engine has a rough sound upon start and idle, which increased when pushed during hard acceleration.

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. Click to enlarge. MQB and MLB.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331