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Mitsubishi Motors to launch new Mirage global compact in Japan; 1.0L gasoline engine with 64 mpg US

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km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards. mpg US, 4.3 L/100km)—10% better than the 2015 standard. With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2 km/liter (54.6

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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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mpg US) with the 92 kW 1.4 l/100 km (56 mpg US) with the 110 kW 2.0 The six turbo direct injection engines belong to the latest generation of Volkswagen''s four-cylinder engine family and consistently fulfill the EU 6 emissions standard in addition to being up to 19% more fuel efficient. l/100 km (43.6 TSI, and 4.2

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VW stages global launch for third generation of Beetle; for the US, two gasoline and one diesel engines

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In markets such as Asia, Australia, Europe and New Zealand, the new Beetle will be offered exclusively with charged engines. TSI turbocharged gasoline models, while a 6-speed manual will come standard. It meets all US emission limits and offers manufacturer estimates of 40 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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The right-hand drive hybrid vehicle has been sold more than 1,200 units in markets like Japan, Australia, Ireland, and Hong Kong. km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8 L/100km), with all models over-fulfilling the 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standard. The predecessor model of today’s Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid was already launched back in 2006.

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Daimler demonstrates autonomous truck platooning; Highway Pilot Connect delivers ~7% lower fuel consumption

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mpg) possible for a loaded semitrailer combination with a gross weight of 40 t. l/100 km (356 mpg) per tonne, or CO 2 emissions of 13.3 Accordingly Daimler attaches high data protection and data security standards to developments in these new technology and innovation areas. This corresponds to a consumption of only 0.66

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8% mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars. Reaching this level is ambitious but achievable, the paper noted; the enacted fuel economy standards around the world require annual improvements of up to 4.7%. These vehicles are mainly sold in the US, Canada and Australia.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Explorer SUV

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V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 liter V6 is offered as standard equipment across base, XLT and Limited models and delivers an anticipated improvement in fuel economy of more than 20% versus the current Explorer. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L

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