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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%. L Cummins diesel engine to see if they might be entitled to compensation. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint.

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Chevrolet adds Trax small SUV to growing small-vehicle lineup in US

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Trax is named after a 2007 concept vehicle. turbocharged four-cylinder engine coupled with a Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission with TAPShift control. The engine is expected to be rated at an SAE-certified 138 horsepower (102 kW) and 148 lb-ft of torque (200 N·m) between 1,850 and 4,900 rpm.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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From October 2011 until July 2013, Neusser served as the head of Engine Development for VW. Jens Hadler: from May 2007 until March 2011, Hadler worked for VW as head of Engine Development for VW. Jürgen Peter: Peter worked in the VW Quality Management and Product Safety Group from 1990 until the present.

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Volvo Car Corporation to Introduce Diesel Plug-in Hybrid in Europe in 2012

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Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. The diesel engine will be optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel, and will meet future exhaust emission requirements.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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The fuel-efficient Eco mode is relatively uninspired, diminishing an otherwise smooth engine. Meanwhile, the first Spyder went on sale in 2007. I felt partial to the F3, if only because our tester seemed a bit more lively and happened to be equipped with the factory available Akrapovic exhaust.