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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 mpg) at the time of discontinuation in 2013 to between 5.5 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted. l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8 mpg)—depending on the tires. l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (42.8

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). or 42 mpg US) makes it the world’s most economical V6 diesel and puts it on a par with the previous four-cylinder S 250 CDI model. mpg US)—0.7

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Renault introduces LPG version of Dacia Duster in France

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The 4x2 version of Dacia Duster emits 146g of CO2/km when running on LPG, compared with 167g/km when using gasoline. mpg US) with LPG and 7.2 mpg US) with gasoline. To guarantee optimal quality, the engine is converted to LPG use at the factory. Its combined-cycle fuel consumption is 9.2 liters/100km (25.6

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000. 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet. The researchers used a four-step process in their study: Determining the relative change in global, all-sector CO 2 emissions required for CO 2 stabilization at 450 ppm.

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U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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They then converted the four BC emission rate scenarios into CO 2 -equivalent emissions using GWP data for a 20-year time horizon. mpg (10.99 They used four emissions scenarios to represent the broad range of reported BC emissions, which were reported across variable ambient temperatures, vehicle operation, and fuel compositions.

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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Volkswagen Group targeting 95 g/km CO2 emissions by 2020. 100 km (59 mpg US). DC/DC converter. The follow-on generation will see the “ integration of everything ”—Coaxial drive with integrated power electronics; a coaxial drive with optional DC/DC converter and traction power distributor (front-/rear- wheel drive). “

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Mercedes Introduces E 300 BlueTEC Diesel Hybrid; New C- and E-Class BlueEFFICIENCY Diesels

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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (57 mpg US) on the NEDC, with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. In this case, the electric motor functions as an alternator and converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the high-voltage battery. liters per 100 kilometers (52 mpg US)—0.3 The new C 220 CDI now consumes 4.5

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