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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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mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. Volkswagen launched the first generation of the Golf BlueMotion in 2007.At mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. Volkswagen launched the first generation of the Golf BlueMotion in 2007.At mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (73.5 l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (61.9

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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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mpg US ) over the combined cycle (according to Regulation [EC] No 715/2007), while the Sports Tourer achieves 3.9 mpg US ) and emits 114 g/km CO 2 (Sports Tourer: 4.5/100 liters per 100 km (50 mpg US ). l/100 km (38 mpg US ) with 146 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (45 mpg US ) and 123 g/km CO 2 (Sports Tourer 5.6

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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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When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. The mechanic also told him that upwards of 25% of the fuel is being diverted through the exhaust system to heat up the emissions, according to the filed complaint.

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Volvo Car Corporation Confirms Introduction of PHEV Diesel in 2012; C30 BEV Production in 2011

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liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. The diesel engine—optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel and complying with future exhaust emission requirements—can be run separately or in combination with the electric motor for optimal power and energy utilization.

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

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diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

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L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. The overall Auris CO 2 average has been reduced from 152 g/km in 2007 to 142 g/km in 2009. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. L/100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g/km respectively. L/100 km (36 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 152 g/km.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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And yet clean diesel, one of the cleanest choices for putting the US on the road to energy independence, hasn’t see any sort of incentive since the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. The survey is similar to surveys run by UMTRI on the same topic in 2006 and 2007. Are these sales incentivized? lbs (4 kg).

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