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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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mpg US (5.87 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. new vehicle technology will add, on average, about $2000 for consumers who buy a new vehicle in MY. downsize), and the agencies say they have included costs of preserving performance, utility and safety.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2 Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. Fiat is introducing a new two-cylinder 0.9 Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. With the AMG Performance package, the engine delivers 875 N·m of torque at 2000 rpm, with a constant 900 N·m available between 2500 and 3750 rpm. The new AMG 5.5-liter liters per 100 kilometers (22.4

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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter It achieves this through a combination of technologies which results in peak power of 240 PS (237 hp, 177 kW) at 5500 rpm and 340 N·m (251 lb-ft) of torque available between 2000 and 4000 rpm. l/100km (46 mpg US).

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Fiat Launches New 1.8L Gasoline Direct-Injection Turbo in Lancia Delta

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Di Turbo Jet E5 drive torque is comparable to the one of an aspirated V6 engine which is almost twice its displacement, according to Fiat, but with significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. liters per 100 km (30 mpg US), 185 g CO 2 /km and a Euro 5 homologation. The 200 HP 1.8 Lancia Delta 1.8 Click to enlarge.

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Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

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Dedicated ethanol (or E85) engines have the promise to improve efficiency substantially over comparable regular gasoline engines through direct-injection, increased geometric CR, variable valve timing, exhaust gas recirculation, aggressive turbocharging, and downsizing and/or downspeeding.

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