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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 In addition, all grades reduce emissions of NO x and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbon) by 75%, achieving SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards. l/100 km) on JC08 mode an improvement of about 20% over the previous-generation Skyline?(250GT, 250GT, 250GT Type S).

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Audi offers two new 3-cylinder engines in refreshed A1: 1.0 TFSI and MDB 1.4 TDI diesel for A1 ultra

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US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3 US mpg) (89 g CO 2 per km [143.2 Unlike the predecessor engine used through 2005 in the Audi A2, the new 1.4 Its drive unit has been integrated into the “duopump”: the oil pump and vacuum pump share a common case. The oil pump switches between three pressure levels as necessary.

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Nanoslide twin-wire arc spraying moving from AMG to series-production Mercedes-Benz diesel engines; reduced friction and lower fuel consumption

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The honing process also exposes pores in the material which are able to retain oil and thereby ensure optimal lubrication of the piston assembly. In July 2005 Mercedes-AMG GmbH presented a 6.3 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35 mpg US), the ML 350 BlueTEC improves on the figures of its predecessor by 2.1 liter AMG engines.

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Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

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liter MR20DD engine, which is optimized along with the hybrid system, improves its fundamental performance by removing an auxiliary belt and adopting a low-friction oil seal. km/L (48 mpg US, 4.85 The RM31 electric motor delivers maximum power output of 30 kW (40 hp) and maximum torque of 160 N·m (118 lb-ft).

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Nissan Unveils New 3-Cylinder 1.2L Supercharged Gasoline Direct Injection Engine; Targeting Lowest Fuel Consumption for Gasoline Engine

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Moreover, adoption of a hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating for the piston rings and a variable displacement oil pump helps to reduce friction by up to 30%, compared with conventional 4-cylinder engines with similar performance levels. km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85 Models with stop-start offer fuel economy of 26.0

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Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

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The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Volkswagen first revealed a one-liter concept at the annual meeting in 2002, then cancelled the project in 2005. L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Deffeyes, 2005 "The Coming Oil Crisis", by Colin Campbell "Crossing the Rubicon", by Michael C. com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm

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