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AUGUST 20, 2011

Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. with PowerShift has cut CO 2 emissions by 19% to 149g/km, and now achieves an average fuel consumption of 6.4

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APRIL 9, 2010

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. Manganello, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h).

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Supportive policies should work to ensure that EV owners are able to capture the full economic value of their decision to fuel switch from electricity to gasoline, including any benefits to the grid operator, and any emission reduction benefits, in addition to realizing the savings from replacing gasoline or diesel fuel with electricity.

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MARCH 3, 2009

An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). GM Europe is analyzing the requirements of a recharging infrastructure for plug-in electric cars with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain. Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. Click to enlarge. Chevrolet Spark.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

liter ( earlier post ) I-4 engines combine turbocharging and direct-injection technology to deliver fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions reduced by up to 20% versus conventional, larger-displacement gasoline engines with similar power output. liter unit will be produced at the Valencia Engine Plant in Spain, while the 1.6-liter

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JULY 29, 2014

Among the variants is the Vito 116 CDI BlueEfficiency, offering fuel consumption of 5.7 Fuel is injected by solenoid injectors and injection nozzles with seven holes. To fill the AdBlue tank a filler neck is conveniently located underneath the opening for diesel fuel. At the same time fuel consumption is lowered.

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million), Spain (1.9 T&E’s calculations also suggest that today 29 million diesel cars and vans that T&E classifies as “dirty”—3x the Euro 5 NO x limit—are driving on Europe’s roads. The largest number of such diesels is found on French roads (5.5 million), followed by Germany (5.3 million), the UK (4.3 million), Italy (3.1

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. dCi (type K9K) diesel is the brand’s best-selling engine with almost 900,000 units manufactured in 2009, in Valladolid (Spain) and Bursa (Turkey).

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JULY 8, 2009

Its fuel economy figures are impressive as it reduces both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 50 per cent. The Piaggio MP3 Hybrid is expected to debut in Italy and Spain later this summer and should be introduced in the US during quarter one of 2010. A full charge takes approximately three hours.

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All of these developments in engines are combined with an expanded range of gearboxes, including a new 6-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed automatic transmission (EAT8) to more significantly increase fuel economy, while providing the best level of driving comfort.

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JULY 27, 2010

turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. The Ecotec 1.4L Standard on Cruze LS models is the Ecotec 1.8L Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The Mercedes AMG PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) Formula One Team unveiled the F1 W05, its 2014 challenger, at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. The F1 W05 will deliver more than one-third more performance from every unit of fuel consumed. The PU106A Hybrid Power Unit. Click to enlarge. Conversion efficiency is now the key.

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JUNE 9, 2011

More than 100,000 of these new vehicles have been sold in Europe since its launch in late 2010, and Ford is already finding new ways to produce more European C-MAX models than originally expected at its Valencia, Spain, plant. This all-new hybrid also will travel at a higher all-electric speed than Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mph.

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MAY 8, 2009

The new generation SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive has once again asserted its status as one of the most environmentally-sensitive cars in its segment by covering a staggering 970 miles (1,562 km) on a single tank of fuel, resulting in an average consumption figure of 97.4 A smiling Plattner said: ‘Setting this record has been incredible.

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