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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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As a result, the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 has a rated output of 280 kW (381 hp) at 6750 rpm and a maximum torque of 480 N·m available between 3250 rpm and 5000 rpm. An additional short-term boost of 10 kW (14 hp) from the RSG in available in certain driving situations. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 214-201 g/km.

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the four-door, and anticipated CO 2 emissions from 101 g/km and fuel efficiency from 4.4 mpg US) for the wagon. mpg US) fuel efficiency. l/100 km (48 mpg US) fuel efficiency.

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New generation Fiat 500 features new engine lineup, more technology

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Combined with five- or six-speed mechanical gearboxes or a Dualogic robotized transmission, the engine line-up available at launch includes the 1.2 cm 3 is available in two versions: 85 hp and 105 hp. liters/100 km (62 mpg US) on the combined cycle with emissions lower than 90 g/km of CO 2. liter petrol 100 hp engine.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. JTDM), all from Fiat Powertrain, will be available at launch. MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol. MultiAir Turbo Petrol. Turbo TwinAir is also offered in the Fiat 500 L.).

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Three engines are available for new Juke, with changes to the two gasoline options: one is new and the other extensively revised. liter DIG-T petrol engine, which replaces the outgoing 117 ps (115 hp) 1.6-liter Engines and drivetrains. The existing 1.5 dCi diesel with 110ps (108 hp, 81 kW) continues unchanged. l/100km (42.8

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Mercedes-Benz introducing new 4-cylinder engine with 48V system and GPF in E-Class

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l/100 km (35 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 149 g/km); in the E 350 Cabriolet, its fuel consumption (combined) is 6.8 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 154 g/km. In conjunction with the modern on-board 48 V technology, the starter-alternator enables increased efficiency by making hybrid functions available.

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