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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. JTDM), all from Fiat Powertrain, will be available at launch. In 2009, Fiat introduced a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol. MultiAir Turbo Petrol. 78 HP 1.4;

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Volvo Upgrades Power, Lowers Fuel Consumption of 2.5L Flex-fuel Engine

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mpg US) (V70) and 8.6 mpg US) (S80) with manual transmission, and 9.7 mpg US) (V70) and 9.6 mpg US) (S80) with automatic transmission. The upgraded 2.5FT engine will reach markets in Europe in the Volvo S80 and Volvo V70 in June 2009. Both variants are available with a choice of manual or automatic transmission.

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Dacia Broadens Fuel Efficient and Low Emission Offerings With LPG and E85 Engines, new 1.2L Gasoline Unit

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During 2009, Dacia will introduce the Sandero and Logan 1.4 Sandero and Logan will also be available with a new gasoline engine, the 1.2 The Dacia LPG vehicles are dual-mode gasoline/ LPG gas vehicles (the driver only has to activate a switch to select the petrol or gas mode), and are 60% quieter than diesel-powered vehicles.

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Tata Motors Launches the Nano in India, Details Booking Process

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The Tata Nano is BS-III compliant and comes with an all-new 2-cylinder aluminium MPFI 624 cc petrol engine mated to a four-speed gear box and will be available in three variants. The Nano is also available in BS-II variants and is BS-IV ready. km/L (55 mpg US, 4.24 The application forms will be available at a price of Rs.

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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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This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 Available with either a six-speed manual or MultiDrive S automatic transmission, the 1.6-liter mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively.

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009. litre petrol engine in place of the 1.5-litre

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