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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel. Many of the most recent energy-savings initiatives have been within GM International Operations (GMIO) in China, India, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Thailand.

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Ford’s next-gen Ranger pickup gets bigger, adds V6 turbodiesel

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end structure creates more space in the engine bay for the new V6 engine and helps future-proof the Ranger for other propulsion technologies. It is one of three turbodiesel engine options available at launch, depending upon the market. liter in-line four-cylinder diesels. formed front?end liter turbodiesel V6 delivers.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies. l/100 km) in 2010.

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Ford India expands Chennai engine plant by 36% to 340K units per year

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Ford India has completed the expansion of its engine plant in Chennai, India, increasing annual engine production capacity 36% to 340,000, helping transform the facility into a regional small engine hub. HC and Duratorq engines will be exported to markets such as South Africa, Thailand and Taiwan.

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Ford investing $72M to increase production capacity at Chennai Engine Plant

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When the expansion program is completed in mid-2012, the engine plant’s production capacity will increase from 250,000 to 330,000 units per year, an additional output of 80,000 diesel engines annually. The expansion of diesel engine production capacity will bring Ford’s total investment in India to more than US$1 billion.

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Tata Motors shows CNG, diesel-electric hybrid and fuel cell concepts at Auto Expo 2012 in India, unveils 3 new production vehicles

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Tata Motors showcased its alternate fuel technology capability at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 by displaying four concepts: the Tata Nano CNG; the Tata Indigo Manza diesel-electric hybrid; the Tata Starbus Fuel Cell (hydrogen); and the Tata Magic Iris CNG. hp CNG engine with 37 N·m torque, mated with a 5-speed gear box.

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