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ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

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The gap between official fuel-economy figures and the real world for new cars in the EU has reached 40 per cent, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into in-use vehicle fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.). United Kingdom), km77.com

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Opel to introduce new Euro 6 1.6 CDTI diesel in Geneva; 57 mpg US in the Zafira Tourer

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CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC—its cleanest diesel yet—in the seven-seater Zafira Tourer. Click to enlarge.

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Peugeot 308 adds new fuel-efficient 3-cylinder 1.2L e-THP engine

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In official witnessed tests, it achieved fuel economy of 82.5 miles (1,810 km) on a full tank of fuel. This was achieved at the Almeria circuit in Spain, officially witnessed by the authority UTAC (Union Technique de l’Automobile, Motocycle et Cycle). liter contents of its fuel tank. mpg US (2.85 mpg US (4.6

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Scrapyard Find: 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso VTR+

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The selling points are plenty of passenger and cargo capacity with a small footprint, plus good fuel economy; the downside is a goofy appearance that even Pininfarina wasn't able to fix. This generation of C4 Picasso was built from 2006 through 2013, with all examples built at the assembly plant in Vigo, Spain.

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T&E: VW sells least polluting Euro 6 diesels in Europe; no brand meets Euro 6 in real-world driving; loopholes & defeat strategies

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A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that Volkswagen is currently selling the least polluting (Euro 6) diesel vehicles. also found that no brand in Europe complies with the latest Euro 6 air pollution limits for diesel cars and vans in real-world driving. The largest number of such diesels is found on French roads (5.5

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BorgWarner Acquires EGR Company Dytech ENSA

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Euro-5 diesel. Cooled EGR helps reduce NO x and particulate matter emissions in diesel and gasoline-direct injection (GDI) engines. The acquisition strengthens BorgWarner’s strategic position to address the technology challenges of optimizing the air and exhaust system for lower emissions, improved fuel economy and performance.

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UTC Power Attains 5,000-Hour Durability Milestone With Transit Bus Fuel Cell System

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Three of AC Transit’s buses are equipped with UTC Power fuel cell systems and have now traveled more than 213,000 miles, with an average fuel economy that is 65% better than the control fleet of diesel buses running the same routes and duty cycles. Earlier post.).

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