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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 l/100km (94 mpg US).

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2014

At its best, the BMW 7-Series is a bit of a gas-guzzler. liter inline six, the best it can attain is 29 mpg highway. Big cars with adequate gas mileage are hard to come by, but one of the best options at the moment is diesel power. With a turbocharged, 3.0-liter

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BMW 2014 MPG Diesel 160

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The 2014 Verso now features an expanded powertrain line-up of 4 diesel and 2 gasoline engines which introduces a new 1.6 D-4D (Direct injection – 4-stroke Diesel) engine—sourced from the BMW Group and mated to a Toyota 6-speed gearbox—to the range for the first time. 2014 Verso. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (52.3

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Green Car Reports

MAY 21, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The 2014 BMW i3 REx extended-range electric car gets an EPA-rated 39 mpg on gasoline, Nissan unveils New Orleans'' first public electric-car charging station, and Google and General Motors collaborate on a ride-sharing test. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

BMW is making a number of enhancements to its 1 and 3 Series in fall 2012. The economical BMW 114d will make its debut, and for the first time, the intelligent four-wheel drive system BMW xDrive will be available for the BMW 1 Series. New entry model: The BMW 114d. Click to enlarge. liters/100 km (54.7

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The enhanced 2014 Toyota Verso features an expanded engine line-up which introduces a new 1.6 liter D-4D turbodiesel, sourced from BMW. 2014 Verso. l/100 km (52 mpg US) in the combined homologation cycle. Earlier post.) Diesel engine sales continue to dominate the European market in the C-MPV segment, and 1.6-liter

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). BMW eDrive. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. Its battery-electric sibling, the BMW i3, took the same award in 2014. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards. seconds to 100 km/h from a standing start.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2014

Lots of people want practical vehicles to haul families and their goods around, and increasingly small and fuel-efficient diesel engines are an option--albeit often an expensive one. We''ve tested several diesel SUVs and crossover utility vehicles lately. But last weekend, we got a chance to test one of two diesel wagons sold in the U.S.

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Diesel 2014 MPG BMW 119

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

New BMW 2 Series Coupe. BMW has introduced an entirely new model series in the form of the BMW 2 Series Coupe. One four-cylinder gasoline engine and one four-cylinder diesel unit are available from launch, putting 135 kW/184 hp at the disposal of the BMW 220i Coupe and BMW 220d Coupe. BMW 2 Series Coupe.

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MAY 30, 2013

BMW X5 xDrive30d. BMW’s newly introduced third-generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch with two diesel engine model options, to be joined by three more in December. BMW has sold more than 1.3 By December 2013, these will be joined by the BMW X5 xDrive40d; the BMW X5 xDrive25d; and the BMW X5 sDrive25d.

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BMW Diesel Fuel Power 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] will offer an "autobahn" tuning package for the Model S, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee crossover is finally on its way to dealers, and why California influenced the design of 2014 BMW i3 electric cars that have the optional range extender.

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Jeep BMW Design MPG 87

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

Thus, for the first time, in the newly released 2014 edition of the Trends report, EPA presents a brief analysis of the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CCO 2 O2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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JUNE 11, 2010

The new BMW 5 Series Touring. The new 4 th -generation BMW 5 Series Touring is making its debut with a choice of two straight-six gasoline engines as well as a four-cylinder and a six-cylinder diesel. mpg US) and a CO 2 emission level of 135 g/km in an EU test cycle, it achieves the best efficiency in its segment, according to BMW.

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BMW Diesel MPG Gasoline 170

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JANUARY 26, 2012

BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. The new engine is applied in the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km.

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 29, 2015

DON''T MISS: 2014 BMW 328d xDrive: 40-MPG Diesel Sport Wagon Reviewed.' Gas prices are at their lowest level in years, and that''s triggered a flurry of speculation from analysts that sales of hybrids and other fuel-efficient vehicles will suffer.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Among its many Geneva introductions, BMW will debut the new 116d, now the most fuel-efficient, lowest-emission car in the BMW range. mpg US) and offers a CO 2 rating of 118 g/km. BMW says that with recent increases in the efficiency of such systems, future use of a TEG may improve fuel economy in practice by up to 5%.

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel MPG 150

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

BMW Twin Turbo V8, and is expected to deliver more power and comparable torque. When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L 2014 LT1 6.2L Power density. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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JUNE 20, 2017

DON'T MISS: 2014 BMW 328d xDrive: 40-MPG Diesel Sport Wagon. It's a question we hear often. Whether or not you agree that AWD is a must-have in wintry climes, the selection of cars with high fuel economy and AWD is limited.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 87

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. The engine’s compact, low-inertia turbocharger spins at up to 248,000 rpm—more than 4,000 times per second and almost twice the maximum rpm of the turbochargers powering 2014 Formula 1 race car engines.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. The new X3 xDrive28d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter BMW Concept X5 eDrive. Earlier post.).

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JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs. Alternative powertrain sales. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 The model allows BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and VW to violate the standard and pay the legally required penalties. 10 11 –5.17×10

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy 240

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MARCH 5, 2018

The BMW Group Leipzig plant has started series production of the BMW i8 Roadster, unveiled at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). It will be launched parallel to the enhanced version of the BMW i8 Coupé. The BMW i8 Roadster features an electric soft top, and the new BMW i8 Coupe is an extremely sporty 2 + 2-seater.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

BMW – the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? BMW starts adding plugs throughout its lineup. BMW charged into the electric car space with two strong, if quirky, contenders—the hot-selling i3 and the i8 plug-in hybrid supercar. BMW Takes Middle Path to Electrification ; Road Test: 2014 BMW i3.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

BMW held the world debut of the 6 th generation BMW 5 Series today in Munich. In the course of five model generations, overall sales of the BMW 5 Series have reached more than 5.5 The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder gasoline engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels.

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BMW Auto MPG Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission—firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show. GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. Accordingly, Volkswagen of America (VoA) diesel sales to date in 2014 represent slightly north of 23% of all Volkswagen of America sales. The 2014 Cruze Diesel.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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JULY 29, 2011

BMW unveiled the i3 and i8 Concepts in Frankfurt, providing a look at first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the i8 in 2014. If the BMW i3 is run on electricity from renewable sources, the figures improve by well over 50%. i3 Concept.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 A production plant for Audi e-diesel started pilot operation in Dresden-Reick at the end of 2014 in partnership with sunfire. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4

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