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Land Rover Range_e 4WD diesel plug-in hybrid previews future production powertrains

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Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013.

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New Range Rover Evoque offers Land Rover’s first 48V MHEV system

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In London, Land Rover unveiled the New Range Rover Evoque luxury compact SUV. The compact footprint is almost identical to its predecessor’s at 4.37m, yet built on Land Rover’s new Premium Transverse Architecture, there is more interior space than before. The original Range Rover Evoque made its debut in 2010.

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Range Rover with improved fuel economy heading to UK

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Following its worldwide launch at the New York International Auto Show, the new 2010 Range Rover, including the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4, will head to the UK as part of the London Motorexpo event. It will also be possible to get behind the wheel of the Freelander 2 TD4_e with a test drive at the show.

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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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The CGI cylinder blocks and bedplates began series production at the Tupy Joinville foundry during mid-2010 using the SinterCast process control technology. Independent engine manufacturer VM Motori SpA of Italy has awarded. liter V6 diesel engine. VM Motori CGI Cylinder Block and Bedplate. Click to enlarge. Fully Assembled 3.0

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UK Research Consortium Awarded £5.7M Grant to Develop New Lightweight Materials for Cars and Aircraft

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This important grant provides us with secure funding over several years to develop the scientific understanding to meet the challenge of building lighter vehicles and aircraft with lower carbon emissions and better fuel economy. An official project launch event will be held at the University of Manchester in June 2010.

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President Obama announces 54.5 mpge, 163 gCO2/mile target for MY2025 light-duty vehicles; California on board

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Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. President Barack Obama announced an agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program ( earlier post ) , increasing fuel economy to a fleetwide average 54.5 MY1978-2011 figures are NHTSA CAFE in mpg.

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Honeywell Turbo Launches 3 Technologies on High-Performing Mercedes, Range Rover Engines at Paris Show

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Honeywell Turbo Technologies launched three innovative turbocharger technologies designed to enable fuel efficiency and performance on several of the newest premium engines featured at this year’s 2010 Paris Motor Show. V6 turbodiesel engine will increase combined fuel economy by 11% to 35 mpg (6.7

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