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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. EcoBlue diesel. mpg US) fuel efficiency.

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Ford Rolls Out New Powertrain Lineup for Europe

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Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. TDCi diesel. L/100 km (62 mpg US) based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC cycle. EcoBoost gasoline engine. Click to enlarge.

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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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Designed and developed by Mercedes-Benz, the new trailer lowers the air resistance of the entire tractor/semitrailer combination by approximately 18%. In the case of an average annual mileage of 150,000 km for a long-distance truck, this means a reduction in diesel consumption of around 2,000 liters and more than five tonnes of CO 2 annually.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Exterior: Familiar Volvo Feel A real fastback The C40 Recharge has a five-door fastback design, sometimes called a SUV coupe. The clean design is void of cladding, with the only bright-work to be found on the “C40” and “VOLVO” badging. There are no design gimmicks and nothing radical going on, which is true Volvo DNA.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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