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OCTOBER 15, 2012

mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. Adjustment of engine mappings in the engine control module. seconds; maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).

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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. seconds and an estimated 31 mpg (7.6 L/100km) on the highway, 22 mpg city (10.7

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APRIL 19, 2011

The 2012 Beetle offered in the US provides a choice of three engines: the 2.5L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. In markets such as Asia, Australia, Europe and New Zealand, the new Beetle will be offered exclusively with charged engines. TDI engines are not offered in China.). five cylinder engine models.

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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. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11

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JUNE 29, 2012

The eight-speed transmission is allied to Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system on all turbodiesel and V6 and V8 gasoline engines (market dependent). —Ron Lee, Group Chief Engineer, Powertrains, Jaguar Cars. A green ‘ECO’ symbol on the dashboard lights up when the engine is shut down by the system. liter i4 and 3.0-liter

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Model Year 2012 brings two new ecoFLEX models into the Astra line-up. CDTI diesel engine features a new engine management system completely designed by Opel engineers. CDTI engine is available in two output levels: 81 kW/110 hp and 96 kW/130 hp with maximum torque of 280 and 300 N·m respectively.

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lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft in a broad engine speed range from 1,900 to 5,000 rpm. mph) in just 4.1 The TFSI engine weighs just 182 kilograms (401.2 lb) less than the V8 engine in the predecessor model from 2012. In the new WLTP driving cycle, the engine consumes 9.2 With the 2.9 metric hp per liter.

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [

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The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. The wide engine speed range can be used continuously between 1,750 rpm and 3,250 rpm. The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside V of the engine.

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gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. With a thermal efficiency of 37%, the engine delivers a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 4.1 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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MAY 6, 2012

When the new A3 is launched ( earlier post ), Audi will be offering one TDI and two TFSI engines, with a 1.4L The initial three four-cylinder engines all make their appearance as new developments. Their engine displacements range from 1.4 TDI with its 1,968 cc engine displacement (bore x stroke: 81.0 Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. 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. All the engines are well within the EU5 and US ULEV II limits. The new-generation 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. kWh air-cooled battery pack.

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JUNE 13, 2012

turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW). Adds engine output power and battery output power. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 23, 2012

turbo engine will now be available with either manual or automatic transmission. The 2012 Chevy Sonic Ecotec 1.4L turbo six-speed automatic delivers an EPA-estimated 37 mpg highway and 27 mpg in the city (6.36 L/100 km), while the manual gets 40 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city (5.88

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

BMW fine-tuned the inline 6-cylinder engine (N55HP) in the new BMW 640i Gran Coupe. The N55 has been the lead of a new generation of engines in which BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with High Precision Direct Injection and VALVETRONIC variable valve timing plus a twin scroll turbo made its debut. L/100km (30.2 l/100km (26.7-27.3

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BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

mpg US) in the combined cycle. Maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph) and the monocab reaches the 100 km/h mark in 11.4 To reduce friction in the engine, the camshaft is supported by needle bearings. This is controlled by the engine control module and helps to reduce the CO 2 emissions. liters of diesel per 100 km (52.3

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MARCH 16, 2012

But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations. The base 3.5-liter

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

BMW is making a number of enhancements to its 1 and 3 Series in fall 2012. In future, there will be a choice of four diesel and two gasoline engines for the new BMW 3 Series Touring. The range of diesel engines available for the BMW 1 Series is being further extended as from the autumn of 2012. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 16, 2012

But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. Fuel economy test results from the LA Sheriff’s Department 2012 evaluations. The base 3.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Tahoe Ford 225

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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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OCTOBER 24, 2012

At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. liter TSI engine (turbocharged, gasoline direct injection engine) with 81 kW / 110 PS / 108 hp (from 5,000/min). mpg US), equivalent to 110 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52.3

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AUGUST 31, 2011

It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 Both models have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). V10 engine in the previous model, the 4.0L mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. Compared to the 5.2L

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Downsizing Audi Energy MPG 218

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The all-new fourth-generation 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV made its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. In redoing the RAV4, Toyota discontinued the optional V6 engine of the previous-generation; the new RAV4 only features Toyota’s 2.5-liter As a comparison, the 2012 FWD RAV4 with 2.5L

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

will incorporate Maxwell ultracapacitors to support a stop-start idle-elimination system in all Lamborghini’s Aventador cars which will go into production in late 2012. The stop-start system restarts the 12-cylinder, 700 hp (515 kW) engine in 180 milliseconds, significantly faster than with conventional systems. Lamborghini S.p.A.

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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. the CNG-fueled engine has lower performance) and up to a 12% fuel consumption penalty when the engine is resized (i.e., “up-sizing”) When scaling the CNG engine up for comparable performance (9.5

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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JULY 16, 2013

Ford had attracted criticism (and lawsuits, see below) around the end of 2012 for the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0 New 2014 models will have the updated settings from the factory. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz increases engine range for refreshed A Class compact. With the refresh of its A-Class, Mercedes-Benz has increased the range of available engines. l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. liters per 100 kilometers (34 mpg US), corresponding to 162 g/km CO 2. Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmh takes 4.2

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

For the 2012 model year, eAssist became standard for the larger Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. liter gasoline engine. The system provides an electrical boost to aid the engine at low speeds and on inclines where fuel efficiency can suffer most. The Regal with eAssist achieves an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg (6.5 base model.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The engine powering the BMW 220i Coupe sources significantly higher output from its 2.0-liter

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MAY 9, 2012

The downsped supercharged configuration also retained the first gear acceleration, top gear passing, and 0-60 mph acceleration of the baseline turbocharged vehicle. The team presented its work at the SAE 2012 World Congress. inline four-cylinder engine with a development-level Tier 2 Bin 5 calibration.

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MARCH 27, 2015

Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% engine brake thermal efficiency. mpg (19.26 mpg (19.26 liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades.

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MAY 3, 2012

BMW will bring the globally successful (275,000 units sold so far) X1 to the US in the fall of 2012. liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine (N20). This engine delivers maximum power of 240 hp (179 kW) at 5,000 rpm while the maximum torque of 260 lb-ft (353 N·m) is developed at 1,250 rpm and remains constant up to 4,800 rpm.

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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.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI engine mated to a zero-emissions electric motor, the Jetta Hybrid has a combined output of 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. 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 l/100 km); 0-60 mph is less than 9.0

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