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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Audi of America is introducing four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Each TDI vehicle delivers up to 30% better fuel economy and 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline engines. The A8 TDI will be available in Spring 2013; the A7, A6 and Q5 TDIs in the Fall.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

In November 2011, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled the 2013 CX-5 compact SUV with a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine at the Los Angeles Auto Show. These improvements helped to achieve the lowest compression ratio of 14.0:1 1 for a diesel engine for mass production vehicles. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 4, 2014

MC Method control diagram, from a 2013 DOE-hosted webinar on hydrogen refueling. In order to meet customer expectations, hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles need driving ranges and fueling times comparable to conventional gasoline vehicles. MC Fill allows dynamic control of refueling based on gas temperature. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

For the first time in more than a decade, BMW will once again offer a four-cylinder engine in the United States, said Jim O’Donnell, president BMW North America, in remarks at the Washington DC Auto Show. The third step of the EV strategy is the Mega City Vehicle ( earlier post ), which will come to fruition in 2013, he said.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi first revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Earlier post.). TFSI powered S3.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

In a quick preview prior to the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, Bob Fascetti, Ford director of Global Engine Engineering, outlined 10 features of the engine enabling its performance and refinement: A split cooling system sends coolant separately to the block and to the cylinder head on separate thermostats. million in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

In his press presentation at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Scott Keogh, the president of Audi of America, officially announced the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The new models, as well as the 2013 Q7 TDI, will feature an all-new 3.0L Earlier post.)

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JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai is initially offering the Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in the Los Angeles/Orange County region for a 36-month term at $499 per month, with $2,999 down. The Tucson Fuel Cell began mass production for the US market in April 2014 at the Ulsan, Korea assembly plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Seven automakers have announced plans to sell or lease FCEVs—some as early as this year—and several of these auto companies have also entered partnerships to support this launch—e.g., This is on par with gasoline internal combustion vehicles. Earlier post.) BMW-Toyota, Daimler-Ford-Nissan, and Honda-GM.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The all-new 500e is longer, wider and lighter, with a longer all-electric driving range, faster charging and the latest in audio and driver safety systems compared to the predecessor model that was sold in North America from 2013 – 2019. So what has changed with the 2024 Fiat 500e? Fiat gives performance numbers of 0-60 mph in 8.5

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The 2013 Fit EV. Honda unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and announced plans to begin leasing the battery electric commuter vehicle in the US in the summer of 2012. Click to enlarge. With a 240-volt charger, the Fit EV can fully recharge in as little as three hours.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Although Honda’s presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by the debut of the 2013 Civic, the company also announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, featuring Honda’s new two-motor system ( earlier post ) earned an EPA-certified 115 MPGe rating and will go on sale in New York and California on 15 January with an MSRP of $39,780.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. This is controlled auto ignition. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter gasoline engine, goes on sale in January. System components of i-ELOOP, which makes its first production appearance on the Mazda6. Click to enlarge. The first version, equipped with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. liter VR6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. Cross Coupe GTE. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

For those customers requiring a reduction of range anxiety, a rear-mounted 650cc, 34 hp, two-cylinder, gasoline-powered Range Extender generator is available, which roughly doubles the vehicle’s range. The BMW i3 full options list for USA will be released Fall 2013. revs of 11,400 rpm. BMW ConnectedDrive. Electric (Battery)'

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen.

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