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Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

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engine produces 170 hp (127 kW) and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque: this is the same power as the 2.5L Volkswagen expects the new engine to offer significant highway fuel mileage gains over the 2.5-liter Electro-mechanical power steering replaces the 2.5’s to 1.6l); EA 888 (Gen3 gasoline engines 1.8l liter unit.

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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. Earlier post.). The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan powered by 2.0L EA888 Gen3B engine

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The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan arrives in US dealerships this summer powered by the most advanced version yet of Volkswagen’s EA888 four-cylinder engine, the Gen3B. Though EPA estimates are not yet available, compared with the 1.8-liter The net effect is lower fuel consumption and more torque than the 2.0-liter Earlier post.)

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HELLA introduces top-end UP5.0 electric vacuum pump for brake systems; increased fuel efficiency

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hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g. during the cold start/warm-up phase, driving at extreme altitudes or when using the air-conditioning system)—the vacuum produced by the engine is no longer sufficient—or sometimes even available. miles per gallon.

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Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter Both engines will be available to order for the new Polo and the Golf this year. Downsizing is rigorously being developed in the volume segments with the 1.2 Click to enlarge.

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Opel introducing new 1.6L diesel engine family; fuel consumption reduced by up to 10%, Euro 6 compliant

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liter engines and certain lower powered versions of the 2.0-liter The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline 1.6-liter liter engines and certain lower powered versions of the 2.0-liter The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline 1.6-liter

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liter V10, the twin-turbo V8 develops 51 kW (70 hp) or around 15% more power, yet consumes 3.0 liters less fuel per 100 kilometers (23%). liter V10, the twin-turbo V8 develops 51 kW (70 hp) or around 15% more power, yet consumes 3.0 With an average fuel consumption of 10.2

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