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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Fuel taxes. litres per 100 km).

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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liter engine, which can be mounted either transversely or longitudinally—it is part of the MQB (transverse) as well as the MLB (longitudinal) assembly kits ( earlier post )—has already been applied in the Audi A4 in Europe in a longitudinal mounting. “[The TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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With the addition of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim model, Hyundai also gave the 2021 Santa Fe more power, two new engines and improved fuel economy. The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. Propulsion Options.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It was a Manufacturing Failure, as GM NEVER planned to build the car in Volume, so No Economies of Scale were ever achieved. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy. Posted by: Nick K. |

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