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New 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid undercuts MG3 to be Australia’s cheapest electrified car: But should it actually be called a hybrid?

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litre triple-cylinder petrol engine via a belt-driven integrated starter generator and a small 12v lithium-ion battery pack. However, the MG3 is a full plugless hybrid that can run on petrol or electricity separately or with them combined. Previously the four model Swift range was powered by unassisted ICE powertrains.

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Honeywell Expects Turbocharged Engine Segment to Double by 2015

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Honeywell expects the global turbo segment to double in the next five years, from 17 million new turbo vehicles in 2009 to 35 million in 2015. In China, turbocharging will grow from approximately 10% today to 20% by 2015. million engines in 2009 to six million engines in 2015. Power & Associates, and R.L. Polk & Co.,

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India to introduce new fuel efficiency standards

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India plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards; the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards will give auto manufacturers time until 2015 to increase fuel economy from the current average of 14.1 The draft standard will be CO 2 emission of 135 gm/km for entire fleet in 2015. Hindustan Times.

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IEA: global energy efficiency progress drops to slowest rate since start of decade

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Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Primary energy intensity—an indicator of how much energy is used by the global economy—improved by just 1.2%

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Jaguar Land Rover expanding Ingenium powertrain family; new gasoline engine, TRANSCEND transmission

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The new additions will support the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation. billion) Engine Manufacturing Centre.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

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The E250 BlueTEC, emissions compliant in all 50 states, generates 190 hp (142 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 N·m) of torque, replacing the V6-powered E350 BlueTEC engine that only was available with rear-wheel drive. liter V6—302 hp (225 kW), 273 lb-ft (370 N·m ) paired with fuel economy of 24/30 mpg US (est. city/highway).

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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Nonetheless, hydrogen fuel cell cars are, like pure battery powered cars, classed as Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV). In addition, it is subject to similar refining, storage and distribution costs currently associated with petrol and diesel, including upstream CO2 emissions where the electricity required is usually generated from fossil fuels.