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

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. 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 (53.4

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 On 1 June, two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team will set out on the journey from Aalst, Belgium. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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The goal is to deploy the first vehicles in Europcar rental outlets in Germany in November of this year, followed soon afterwards by Belgium and the Netherlands. L/100 km (147 mpg US) and emits less than 40 g/km CO 2 (preliminary data).

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Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck

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In real terms, trucks which are subject to toll charges on German motorways (12 t and above) cover around 25 billion kilometres which corresponds to 300 million litres of diesel that can be saved in a year, as well as more than 800,000 tonnes of CO 2 emissions. mpg US). >. Earlier post.) l/100 km (9.1 Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Battery and Charging Sophisticated battery management The 78 kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is charged through an 11.0 These are the estimated times for the three charging speeds. New owners of a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge receive 250 kWh of complimentary DC fast charging with the Electrify America network.