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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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Volkswagen launched the first generation of the Golf BlueMotion in 2007.At seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). Volkswagen’s third-generation Golf TDI BlueMotion, introduced as a concept at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris last September( earlier post ), is rated with fuel consumption of 3.2 l/100 km (73.5 l/100 km (52.3

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

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liter turbocharged engine, VTES delivers in excess of a 50% increase in torque at engine speeds below 3,000rpm, more than compensating for insufficient power from the exhaust turbine. CPT will showcase VTES at the international supercharging conference held in Dresden 24-25 September 2009. When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter

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New Opel Insignia to debut with three new engine options; diesel as low as 99 gCO2/km

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The new Opel Insignia, which makes its public debut at the 65 th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) next month, will offer two new turbo gasoline direct injection units and a new turbo diesel enabling 99 g/km CO 2 in its powertrain lineup. seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h (142 mph) (Sports Tourer: 8.9 Click to enlarge.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). mph) for the Sedan; 7.5

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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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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In 2007, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn confirmed that VW was resurrecting the 1-liter car project and would place it in production. Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). These TDI engines also share key internal engine features for reducing emissions. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept.

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