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Mercedes-Benz sets Pikes Peak diesel record with near-production C 300 d

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The C 300 d is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with fourth-generation common rail direct injection featuring piezo injectors, two-stage turbocharging and exhaust gas recirculation. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers), the C 300 d offers 42 mpg (5.6 The engine technology remained completely unchanged for the Pikes Peak race.

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Chrysler’s Ram Truck increases EcoDiesel mix to 20% of Ram 1500 production; double expectations

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The EcoDiesel delivers 240 hp (179 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque with up to 9,200 pounds (4,173 lbs) of towing capability and 28 mpg highway (8.4 MultiJet 2’s high-dispersion nozzles and servovalve can accommodate up to eight fuel-injection events per cylinder cycle. Chrysler’s Ram has decided to increase the 3.0-liter

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 It is the latest member of the BMW M Performance Automobile family, and the first for the US market. liters, or 41.3 - 39.2

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. China’s largest independent automaker, Chery Automobile Co.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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Benz unveiled the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model at an event held at a logistics center in the Duisburg, Germany docks. Benz Cars, at the event. litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (34 to 24 mpg US) (combined fuel consumption/combined CO 2 emissions: 181 – 253 g/km). Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5

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Advantage EV

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Also, gas vehicles must be started and preheated outdoors due to health risks from the exhaust, and gas vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution. Driving a traditional 25-MPG car for the same 1,000 miles would cost well over $100. Electric vehicles are popular in cold climates. Charging is much cheaper than gas. Email Address.