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JUNE 10, 2013

At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. With the same power and torque figures as the A6 and A7 TDIs, the Q5 TDI accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.5

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MARCH 16, 2012

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. Fuel economy at idle improves 35% on the Police Interceptor sedan and 32% on the Police Interceptor utility vehicle. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GM will reveal the new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week in Detroit. The 2012 Verano. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. Click to enlarge. An Ecotec 2.4L

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NOVEMBER 27, 2009

The Roewe 550, a plug-in strong hybrid car offering a 50% boost in fuel economy, will enter the market in quantities in 2012. Maximum speed is 35 km/h (22 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles). Maximum speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) and the continued driving mileage is up to 80 km (50 miles).

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JANUARY 17, 2013

In December 2012, the new PHEV received an EPA rating for fuel economy of up to to 108 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined (2.2, Ford sold more hybrids in the fourth quarter of 2012 than in any other three-month period during the company’s entire history with 19,554 units sold. l/100km-equivalent, respectively).

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Fusion Plug-in EPA Miles 225

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

liter TSI turbocharged, direct-injection engine beginning in 2012. At 50 km/h (31 mph), in third or fourth gear, savings amount to nearly one liter per 100 km. This applies to nearly 70% of the driving distance in the EU fuel economy driving cycle. Click to enlarge. liter per 100 km in the NEDC driving cycle.

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Engine 2012 Exhaust Fuel Economy 325

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

BMW is making a number of enhancements to its 1 and 3 Series in fall 2012. As early as in the autumn of 2012, further model variants of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series as well as the BMW X1 will comply with this classification due to come into effect as from 2014. seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating.

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APRIL 23, 2012

Protean Electric, the global leader in electric in-wheel motors, will showcase its award-winning in-wheel motor Protean Drive system in a BRABUS Hybrid at the SAE 2012 World Congress 24-26 April. liter common-rail turbo-diesel engine, give the BRABUS Hybrid an acceleration of 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.4

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

BMW’s newest hybrid, the BMW ActiveHybrid 5, will arrive in US showrooms in March 2012. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 delivers a double-digit percentage improvement in fuel economy over the BMW 535i based on preliminary results. (At miles (4 km) at an average speed of 22 mph (35 km/h). The BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. liter EcoBoost engine will give consumers looking for hybrid-like fuel economy a new, more affordable choice. Above all, drivers win because this new engine is specifically designed and engineered for terrific fuel economy. —Derrick Kuzak.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 Verano and the Regal luxury sport sedan are available exclusively with four-cylinder engines, while the LaCrosse luxury sedan comes standard with a four-cylinder engine paired with eAssist technology, which uses an electric motor and battery to boost both performance and fuel economy.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

liter V6 turbodiesel developing 240 hp (179 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 N·m) of torque ( earlier post ), the V6 diesel accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds; top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h) (electronically limited). The 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC features a urea selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment system.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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AUGUST 26, 2011

liter Optima Hybrid employs a novel parallel gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain developed by Kia that delivers a blend of performance—acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.2 seconds, a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph), plus highly-competitive fuel economy equivalent to a 40.7%

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Kia Hybrid South Carolina Fuel Economy 225

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MARCH 28, 2012

This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. The internal combustion engine can be switched off when coasting on the overrun at speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph), since ancillaries such as the steering, brakes and refrigerant compressor operate electrically.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2013 Fit EV and the 2012 CR-V at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 16 November. As one of the best-selling SUV's in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added technology features. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 23, 2012

The 2012 Chevy Sonic Ecotec 1.4L The 6T40’s wide overall gear ratio spread provides everything from strong first gear acceleration to fifth and sixth gear overdrive gears for strong highway fuel economy. turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission achieved a 0-to-60 mph time of 7.8 The Chevrolet Sonic’s Ecotec 1.4L

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Available MPG Fuel Economy Economy 199

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MAY 18, 2012

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy penalties for CNG in conventional engines, with and without scaling for performance equivalence. seconds 0-60 mph), resulting in 145 kW of output, fuel economy dropped to 32.1 Source: ANL. Click to enlarge. up-sizing”) to deliver comparable performance to the gasoline-fueled version.

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JUNE 29, 2012

The supercharged V8 gasoline engine has fuel economy gains of up to 11% with emissions reductions of more than 8%, while the naturally-aspirated V8 sees economy improvements of up to 8% with emissions down by more than 6%. In the XF sports sedan this engine is capable of accelerating the car to 60 mph in 7.5 liter i4 and 3.0-liter

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

In December 2012, Hyundai will begin production of the ix35 Fuel Cell crossover vehicle at its Ulsan manufacturing facility in Korea, with a target of building up to 1,000 vehicles by 2015. The fuel economy and range of the ix35 Fuel Cell have improved by 10% over the previous-generation model. 160 km/h (100 mph). kgH 2 /100 km.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

announced that the 2012 Prius Plug-in has been approved for the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). The 2012 Prius Plug-in also offers consumers eligibility for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker. It’s also capable of traveling up to 62 mph (100 km/h) using electric power alone.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in the USA. The new BMW 650i Gran Coupe accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100km/h) in 4.6 L/100km (30.2 l/100km (26.7-27.3

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. EPA-rated MPGe fuel economy equivalent is 95 MPGe city, 81 MPGe highway and 88 MPGe combined. C-MAX Energi originally went on sale in late 2012, and was joined by its sedan sibling, the Fusion Energi, in February 2013.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

The Jetta Hybrid can be driven in pure electric mode at speeds of up to 44 mph (71 km/h) and for a distance of up to 1.2 Manufacturer-estimated combined fuel economy is 45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km); 0-60 mph is less than 9.0 The Jetta Hybrid will go on sale in the last quarter of 2012. miles, depending on operating conditions.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy. The driver activates the traffic jam assistance function by pushing a button.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Using the electric motor alone, the GTE is capable of speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h); with the TSI engine as well, the Golf GTE can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5 The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter

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JUNE 4, 2018

So when we started development of the second generation AYGO in 2012, I already had in mind the visual changes and innovations I wanted to pursue for this mid-lifecycle model change. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance.

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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APRIL 20, 2011

kWh, 115V lithium-ion battery and latest-generation 15-kW motor-generator unit help increase fuel economy through: Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery. Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings. Along with the Ecotec 2.4L Aero efficiency.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) combined. miles (1.9

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APRIL 19, 2011

The 2012 Beetle offered in the US provides a choice of three engines: the 2.5L Fuel economy values are also improved up to 10% over prior 2.5L With 200 hp (149 kW) and 207 lb-ft (281 N·m) of torque, the four cylinder turbo engine is estimated to provide 30 mpg highway fuel economy. The 225 km/h (140 mph) Beetle 2.0

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 218

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MARCH 4, 2010

The Tucson / ix35 FCEV incorporates several important innovations over the previous generation Tucson FCEV that will enable it to meet its goal of ramping up production volume of FCEVs into the thousands by 2012. By 2012, Hyundai plans to begin manufacturing FCEVs in the low thousands and delivering them to fleet customers in Korea.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). BMW 2002 TI running in the AvD-Oldtimer Grand-Prix 2012. The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 Average fuel economy stands at 4.5 – 4.8

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AUGUST 23, 2011

2012 Camry Hybrid. The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2012

Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 8.6 seconds; acceleration tops out at 216 km/h (134 mph). Specific tuning of the engine for this behavior achieves substantial improvements in fuel economy—especially with driving profiles, according to Audi. seconds and takes it to a top speed of 203 km/h (126 mph).

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The two-speed hydrostatic drive runs at low speed from 0-25 mph and high speed from 26-45 mph for urban driving, then combines with mechanical direct drive for more efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph). High speed based on a rear-loading truck traveling from a route to a transfer station (above 20 mph).

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