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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Click to enlarge.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 The original engine concept for the three-wheeler was to take the Geo Metro engine and create a template for the Elio engine; the Metro engine was compact, perceived to be efficient, had the correct power requirements, and is relatively inexpensive to produce.

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Cummins ATLAS light-duty diesel surpasses fuel economy targets, with criteria emissions lower than Tier 2/Bin 2

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Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. emissions standards it was being measured against, resulted in a successful proof of concept. met the U.S.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1 The plug-in hybrid system in the X5 prototype.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 Even the exhaust has been specifically tuned for the M235i. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0

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Hyundai Unveils Its First Production Gasoline Direct Injection Engine

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liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. Some 600 specialists from Europe, Japan, the United States and Korea are attending the powertrain event.

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BMW introduces 6th generation 7 Series; new 740e plug-in hybrid; remote control parking

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The intelligent body concept uses this mixed-materials approach to increase the strength and rigidity of the passenger cell while at the same time significantly reducing vehicle weight. The innovative insulation concept has the additional effect of further improving acoustic comfort. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. Click to enlarge.

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