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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

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Ford unveiled the redesigned Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic. Ford is targeting the 1.5L Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. Hybrid Electric Turbocharger for Exhaust Energy Recovery and Transient Lag Reduction. NO x Sensor for Diesel Engine Emissions Systems. Lead organization. Description.

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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TDI diesel will be available with manual shift and front-wheel drive. Controllable flaps in the exhaust system modulate the sporty sound and make it even richer. In “auto” mode, this produces optimum traction and balanced driving dynamics. Diesel Fuel Efficiency' A start-stop system is a standard feature. quattro drive.

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New BMW X5 xDrive40d and new BMW X6 xDrive40d feature straight six-cylinder diesel engine and 48V mild-hybrid technology

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l/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 164 – 153 g/km) will feature a newly developed straight six-cylinder diesel engine with a 48-volt starter generator. The new pressure sensor integrated into the injector ensures exceptionally precise dosing as well as favorable fuel economy and clean combustion.

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New Jeep Gladiator pickup will offer 3.0L diesel with stop/start and 8-speed

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Jeep unveiled the 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Low Pressure Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) assists to combine with the high-pressure system to expand the range of EGR usage and to improve fuel economy. Gladiator will offer two powertrains: a 3.6-liter Transmissions. 1 crawl ratio.

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Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

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Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. l/100 km) on the highway. seconds for gasoline V6 models.

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Mercedes brings lean-burn, stratified BlueDirect to CLA-Class for 7% boost in fuel economy; new all-wheel A-Class diesels

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Additionally, the A 200 CDI 4MATIC and A 220 CDI 4MATIC represent the first all-wheel-drive diesel models forming part of the new generation of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz. It is also being applied in the new C Class, as highlighted at the North American International Auto Show.) l/100 km (43.6 Source: Vent et al. Click to enlarge.