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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. Combined engine and motor system torque is 750 N·m (553 lb-ft).

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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Volkswagen introduced the new Polo BlueGT at the Geneva Motor Show. l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. Polo BlueGT. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Nissan introduced a significantly revised Nissan Juke compact crossover at the Geneva Motor Show. Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter Engines and drivetrains. liter naturally aspirated engine.

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New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, liter engine couples to an 8-speed automatic transmission for excellent efficiency and acceleration. cubic feet.

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Toyota Thinks Larger, Non-Turbo Engines Can Deliver Better MPG

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One of the most popular motor industry trends in recent years has been that of ''downsizing'' engines--reducing capacity even in larger vehicles to improve fuel efficiency, while usually adding a turbocharger to make up for lost power. liter engine in the U.S. It''s why Ford can now sell a 1.0-liter

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Audi introduces new high-efficiency 2.0L TFSI based on Miller cycle; 190 hp, 47 mpg

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TFSI gasoline turbocharged direct injection engine for the first time at the Vienna Motor Symposium this week. The engine, which features a new combustion method, will be used for the first time in the next generation of the A4. The four-cylinder engine delivers 140 kW (190 hp) and 320 N·m (236.0 l/100 km (47.0

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