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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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If you vary your speed up and down between 45 and 52 mph every 18 seconds, this increases fuel use by 20%. You use 20% more fuel if you drive your car at 75 mph instead of 62 mph. By improving fuel economy, you not only save more money but also cut out harmful carbon emissions into the air. Speed also kills fuel economy.

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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

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mph/109 km/h). Motorists expect a lower carbon footprint as well as lower tailpipe emissions from renewable fuels, without compromising high quality and good performance. The trip was made with CLP-engineered and developed Superlite Coupe (SLC) racecar powered by a custom Volkswagen 1.9-liter liter TDI diesel engine.

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Nissan introduces new 1.5L diesel in Juke in Europe; 56 mpg US

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l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L The new diesel features low friction enhancements including diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings for the tappets and now also features Nissan’s automatic Start/Stop system. l/100 km (49.8 The engine restarts within 0.5

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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The results for the SUV pulling a 3,500 pound enclosed cargo trailer were significant, resulting in FE penalties ranging from 30%, for the city cycle, to 50% at 80 mph (129 km/h), at which point significant CO generation indicated protective enrichment due to high load. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km).

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Audi’s 544 hp V10 diesel quattro concept averages 30 mpg; integral steering

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With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, and top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph), the nanuk quattro averages fuel consumption of 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers (30 mpg US ). The carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs can withstand high temperatures and are extremely abrasion-resistant.

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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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Furthermore, the optimization of the valve spring characteristics and the addition of a diamond-like carbon coating to the valve lifter reduce friction to further enhance fuel economy. seconds, and on to a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km.

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Volkswagen unveils Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept: 0-100 km/h in 4.3s and 118 mpg

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Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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