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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 liters (56 mpg US).

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Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

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liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, Fuel economy for the V6-equipped model is expected to be 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined (10.7, The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter L/100 km, respectively).

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Audi introducing 5-door A1 Sportback; fuel consumption as low as 62 mpg US for diesel versions

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All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. liter engine is available in two different versions, with 66 kW (90 hp) and 77 kW (105 hp). US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 Shift paddles on the steering wheel are available as an option.

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Audi introduces new high-efficiency 2.0L TFSI based on Miller cycle; 190 hp, 47 mpg

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mpg US) in the NEDC, clearly undercutting both its predecessor and comparable competitors. Thanks to this rightsizing approach, the new engine enjoys the consumption benefits of a downsizing engine in partial load operation, while at higher loads it has the advantages of a large-displacement engine. l/100 km (47.0 Stroppiana, A.,

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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More than 90% of the Verano Turbo’s peak torque—more than 234 lb-ft—is available between 1700 to 5500 rpm. GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance.

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New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson, with its all-new design, will begin arriving in the US market this spring (gasoline and hybrid models), with plug-in models available in summer 2021. Tucson also offers shift-by-wire control of its gasoline transmissions (standard on hybrid models), increasing available console space for other commonly used switchgear.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US). This range will be available from the spring of 2010 and new models will be added from September 2010. 100% Electric vehicles.