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Ford Focus 1.0L EcoBoost model accounts for 23.3% of Focus orders in April in Europe

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The Euro 19 markets are: Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. liter engine with improved fuel efficiency and lower CO 2. Across Europe, more than 4,700 customers ordered a Focus 1.0-liter

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Study finds engines emit exhaust nanoparticles even when not fueled during engine braking

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during decelerations and downhill driving while the engine is not fueled. However, the authors note, these particles have not been taken into account in emission regulations and in the assessment of associated health risks. changing driving conditions also affect particle emissions.

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

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Vehicles also had to complete emissions, efficiency, and range events in which they had to achieve at least two-thirds the minimum fuel economy and range requirements. For fuel economy, this translates to at least 67 MPGe, or two-thirds of the 100 MPGe target for both vehicle classes.

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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

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He also stated that plug-in technology has excellent potential for reducing CO 2 emissions. TSI adopted for use with E85 ethanol fuel) and the new 2.0l TDI (meeting US BIN5/ULEV emission requirements and targeted for the US market). The car’s diesel fuel economy is 35 mpg, which is equivalent to about 6.7

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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The PowerShift transmission helps deliver reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, while also providing a more responsive and refined driving experience. with PowerShift has cut CO 2 emissions by 19% to 149g/km, and now achieves an average fuel consumption of 6.4 Compared to the 100PS (99 hp, 74 kW) 1.6-liter

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VTT, Argonne joint study concludes new technologies to reduce friction should be able to reduce fuel consumption by up to 61% in 15-25 years

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Use of new technologies to reduce friction losses should be able to lower automotive fuel consumption and emissions by 18% within the next 5 to 10 years and by up to 61% within 15 to 25 years, according to a joint study by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) in the US. million TJ/a.

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