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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY bi-fuel natural gas vehicle

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The output and torque characteristics of the four-cylinder power unit are maintained even when it is running on natural gas. liters per 100 kilometers (29 mpg US), NEDC combined. kg—corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 149 g per kilometer. seconds, while its top speed is 224 km/h (139 mph). liters to 8.1

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New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine achieves a 7% improvement in fuel efficiency when paired with the six-speed manual gearbox and equipped with Auto-Start-Stop, compared with the power-equivalent 1.6-liter liter TDCi diesel engine. Ford’s new 1.5-liter

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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A low compression ratio allows for greater power and torque, and avoids knocking. The VC-Turbo engine utilizes both multi-point injection and direct injection to balance efficiency and power in all conditions. liter VC-Turbo engine is projected to have a double-digit percentage increase in highway mpg for the front-wheel drive models.

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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Ford Adaptive Steering works with Electric Power Assisted Steering, which also enables refinement-enhancing features including Torque Vectoring Control, Pull-Drift Compensation, Active Nibble Compensation, and Torque Steer Compensation. Ford’s lean NO x trap exhaust after-treatment system helps deliver cleaner emissions.

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