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ORNL-developed ACMZ aluminum alloy promises better fuel economy

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Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. Earlier post.)

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ORNL-developed ACMZ aluminum alloy promises better fuel economy

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Researchers at ORNL, in partnership with FCA US and Nemak USA, have developed a new suite of aluminum-based alloys that could give automakers a boost in achieving ambitious fuel economy goals. Earlier post.)

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Stop/start to be standard with V-6 in Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in 2015 Chrysler 200; up to 3% better fuel economy

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liter Tigershark I-4, and Jeep Cherokee customers who choose the available 3.2-liter liter Pentastar V-6, will experience estimated fuel-economy improvements of up to 3%, compared with the conventional vehicle-engine pairings. Availability in the popular Jeep Cherokee is scheduled for third quarter.

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6-Speed PowerShift automatic in Fiesta, Focus delivers a 10% fuel economy gain

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The new dual dry-clutch Ford PowerShift six-speed automatic available in the Focus and Fiesta enables a 10% fuel economy gain compared to a four-speed automatic transmission, contributing to both cars delivering as much as 40 mpg on the highway. Less weight helps improve fuel economy.

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Confirmed: Electrified Nissan Rogue Variants Are On the Way

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Even so, the automaker hasn’t kept pace with the segment, leaving the Rogue as one of the few choices without an available hybrid, but that’s changing. The hybrid is already available in Europe and Japan, where Pandikuthira said, “fuel economy is very good; driveability is excellent.”

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Toyota introduces new Yaris Cross compact SUV in Japan; TNGA GA-B platform; E-Four electric AWD

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The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers nationwide from 31 August. A 4WD (four-wheel drive) system affords a seamless driving performance for a wide range of activities from urban driving to leisure activities. Furthermore, the hybrid variant achieves world-class, top-level fuel economy for its class (2WD, 30.8

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There Are Still Two Ford Crown Victorias Running Taxi Service in NYC - For Now

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Those mileage numbers are a testament to the cars’ insane dependability and mountains of readily available, mostly affordable parts. Their thirsty V8 engines aren’t the best for fuel economy, but the robustness of the cars’ construction made them ideal candidates for abusive jobs, such as police work and taxi service.

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