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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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ICCT analysis shows growing divergence between official and real-world fuel economy values for new cars in Europe

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Of the 20 selected top models examined: Five models—the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, and Toyota Yaris—actually increased real-world fuel consumption since EU-wide CO 2 standards were introduced in 2009. —Tietge et al.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new $1.4B plant in Mexico; next-gen compacts for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti

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The production of Mercedes-Benz brand vehicles will follow in 2018. Close collaboration between Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz at every stage of development, from advanced research and design to production, will ensure that vehicles within the scope of the project will clearly differ from each other in terms of product design and specifications.

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UMTRI study finds diesel vehicles save owners thousands in total ownership costs compared to gasoline vehicles

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In the luxury segment, all the diesel versions of the Mercedes-Benz E Class ($4,175), Mercedes-Benz GL Class ($13,514), Mercedes-Benz M Class ($3,063), Mercedes-Benz R Class ($5,951) and VW Touareg ($7,819) save owners money in the three-year timeframe.

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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Some continuing challenges for diesels in the US include the potential increase in the cost of diesel fuel compared to gasoline, and the resulting need for diesels to proportionally improve their fuel economy to maintain a TCO advantage. Fuel Efficiency. —“Total Cost of Ownership”.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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Mercedes-Benz is investing a total of around €3 billion (US$3.3 Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management with responsibility for Group Research at Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. At the same time, it consumes significantly less fuel than a comparable six-cylinder engine. —Prof.

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