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Thinking of booking Mahindra Thar Roxx? Here are five negatives to take note of

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The petrol version is likely to return an even lower fuel economy although this version has not been actually tested by HT Auto yet. It is important to note that test drives for Thar Roxx starts next month while the bookings’ window will open from October 3 onwards. Our test unit with the 2.2-litre

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New SAE book on 48V technologies for mild hybridization

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SAE International announced a new book, 48-Volt Developments , available now on the SAE International website. In addition to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, 48 V systems could potentially save costs on new electrical features and help better address the emerging needs of future drivers.

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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

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SAE international has released a second edition of the book Hybrid Powered Vehicles , intended to provide executives and decision-makers with the necessary information for making the best choices pertaining to hybrid vehicle engineering. Market factors influencing mainstream customer acceptance of new hybrid technologies.

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Volkswagen Golf-now with fuel economy of 88.3mpg

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Order books have opened for one of the lowest CO2 emission combustion cars currently available. The new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion promises fuel economy of 88.3 That''s a 15 per cent improvement on the fuel economy of the previous model, w[.]. mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 85g/km. Volkswagen'

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Wärtsilä to provide engines, emissions control and navigational control for new Virgin Voyages cruise ship fleet

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The order for Wärtsilä engines, hybrid exhaust cleaning scrubber systems, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems was booked in 2016, while the order for the Wärtsilä integrated navigation systems was booked in March 2017. The ships will each be powered by two eight-cylinder and two twelve-cylinder Wärtsilä 46F engines.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Alcoa introduces lightest weight heavy-duty truck wheel

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Lighter wheels also improve fuel economy. x 8.25” size for heavy-duty, commercial transportation, and is being readied in all OEM customer data books. Fleets have increasingly converted to aluminum wheels that offset the weight of necessary pollution-control equipment used to meet federal emissions regulations.

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