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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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For 2024, both will come standard with a Direct Connection Stage kit already fitted, to allow maximum acceleration from launch. The R/T with the Stage 1 kit is quoted at 496 horsepower, while the more powerful Scat Pack with a Stage 2 kit produces up to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. Exhaust noise? No one cares!

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New Scania heavy-duty truck series offers up to 8% reduction in fuel consumption

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The Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks feature new low-drag looks and full air deflector kits. The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. The exhaust brake is rated at 256 kW at 2,400 r/min. The exhaust brake produces 190 kW at 2,400 r/min. Corresponding savings for Euro 3/4/5 are up to 5%. Euro 6 Engines.

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New MQB-based Volkswagen Arteon fastback debuts in Geneva; 1.5L TSI Evo with cylinder deactivation

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TSI (92 kW); the improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map. The proven concept of the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head has been retained. (Volkswagen introduced a version of this Millerized 1.5L EA211 at the Vienna Motor Symposium in 2016, earlier post.).

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VW introduces new, more efficient TSI engine generation; Miller cycle with higher compression and electric VTG turbo

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The improvements in fuel economy take effect across a wide range of the engine map—i.e, The proven concept of the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head has been retained. Increase in charge density through efficient exhaust gas turbocharging. TSI (92 kW).

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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Power output—ranging from from 66 kW (90 hp) to 141 kW (192 hp)—has been increased in most engines, while fuel economy has been reduced by as much as 10% percent. The low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (AGR) is also water-cooled and discharges directly upstream of the turbocharger. TDI follows the 2.0L

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream.

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