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Future Fuel Strategies: 40+ countries developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards

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Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. Ten years ago, only four governments 10 years ago had introduced mandatory GHG emission and/or fuel economy standards: China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

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Honda premiers BRIO urban commuter car in Thailand

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Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., HATC), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, has unveiled the BRIO urban commuter car. liter 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine delivering 90 hp (67 kW), with fuel economy of 5 L/100km (47 mpg US). Click to enlarge. The BRIO is equipped with Honda’s 1.2-liter

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Mitsubishi Motors to launch next-generation global compact sedan in July

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MIVEC engine, the Attrage is projected to deliver fuel economy of 22 km/liter (51.8 Attrage will be produced at MMC subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co. s third factory at the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in Chonburi province in Thailand. Powered by a 1.2L mpg US, 4.5 L/100km) on the NEDC. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Motors to launch new Mirage global compact in Japan; 1.0L gasoline engine with 64 mpg US

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M and G trim levels employ Eco Drive Assist which promotes smarter and more fuel-efficient driving. With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2 This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards.

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Nissan launches all-new Note in Japan, exclusively with second-generation e-POWER electrified powertrain

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The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy. Earlier this year, Nissan launched the Kicks e-POWER in Japan, Thailand and Indonesia. The new inverter is now 40% smaller and 30% lighter. This is the power of e-POWER.

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Chevrolet unveils diesel TrailBlazer show vehicle in Dubai

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The seven-seat show vehicle previews Chevrolet’s latest SUV offering, which will be sold around the world, beginning with Thailand in early 2012. liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which features a variable-geometry turbocharger for performance and fuel economy.

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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Chevrolet Sales Thailand introduced the new-generation MY14 Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in 2.5- Applications include powering the Colorado pickup truck and Trailblazer SUV for the Thailand and Southeast Asian markets. The second generation engine offers better fuel economy, performance and lower emissions.

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