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Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

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The F-150 Power Stroke diesel features a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg (7.83 A common-rail fuel injection system precisely optimizes performance and fuel efficiency, while a high-pressure 29,000 pounds per square inch (2000 bar) injection calibration enables smoother, quieter operation with reduced emissions.

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California Air Resources Board approves 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as first LEV3/SULEV20 vehicle on sale

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The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. Once again, Honda is the first to comply with ARB’s most stringent standard. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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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. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L L/100km respectively).

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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The engine meets the requirements of the Euro 5b+ emissions standard as they currently stand. It is already ready for the future Euro 6 emissions standard. torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. In its highest power rating the engine already complies with the future Euro 6 emissions standard. t GVW) segment.

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Chevy Cruze diesel’s variable-swirl mechanism

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In a study published in 2000, Dr. Paul Miles at Sandia National Laboratories found that: Swirl ratio is found to exert a measurable influence on most of the combustion process, from ignition to late-cycle oxidation. Cruze’s diesel offers a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway (5.1 Diesel Engines'

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Mercedes-Benz equips SLK Roadster with a diesel for the first time

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liters per 100 kilometers (48 mpg US) on the NEDC combined cycle, corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 128 g/km. Equipped with the standard 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission (a six-speed manual transmission will follow in the second quarter of next year), the diesel SLK accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 6.7 Fuel consumption is 4.9

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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Murtaugh spent 33 years in General Motors, culminating in his position as Chairman and CEO of GM China Group from 2000 - 2005. In a comparison study with Honda Fit, the standard equipment achieved 36 mpg and with Pinnacle’s technology the same automobile achieved 57 mpg.

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