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Opel to introduce new Euro 6 1.6 CDTI diesel in Geneva; 57 mpg US in the Zafira Tourer

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CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC unit delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) of torque, with fuel consumption of 4.1

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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. Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4

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Honda diesel sets new Guinness record for fuel efficiency, averaging 83 mpg US in 8,387-mile drive across 24 EU countries

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Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 The car achieved an average 932 miles (1,500 km) on each tank of fuel, at a total fuel cost for the whole journey of just £459 (US$716). Earlier post.)

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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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Honda aims to win a new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency in an 8,500-mile (13,679 km) drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries in a 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. 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

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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Two gasoline engines are on offer at launch with displacements of 1.0 They feature multi-port fuel injection and are both Euro V emissions compliant. Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox. Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox. liters of fuel per 100 km and produces CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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Volvo Car Group boosts production of V60 PHEV by 90%; 7,600 units in 2013

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Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is ramping up production of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid ( earlier post ) by 90% to meet demand, especially in Holland, Belgium and Italy. This corresponds to fuel consumption of 1.8 l/100 km (131 mpg US) in the NEDC certification driving cycle for hybrids.

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£13M European ecoDriver project seeks to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%

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million), 4-year European project—ecoDriver—to develop innovative new technologies for both in-vehicle and remote devices, such as downloadable smartphone apps, that will help motorists to significantly reduce their fuel consumption by driving in a more energy-efficient way. —Oliver Carsten. —Olive Carsten.

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