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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. The new on-board charger doubles the charging rate from 3.6 OM 654 diesel. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (37.9 The six-cylinder diesel engine accelerates the S5 Coupé in 4.8 lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 3,100 rpm.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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The new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 can both be ordered with the choice of an eight-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-cylinder in-line gasoline and a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine—each from the latest generation of power units. The BMW X5 xDrive50e accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8

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BMW introduces new 6-cylinder in-line diesel with 3 turbochargers for new M Performance models

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BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, the most fuel-efficient of the new series, accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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New Opel diesels for Mokka and Insignia

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Opel is introducing two new generation four-cylinder Opel diesels for Mokka and Insignia: the 1.6-liter Maximum speed is 191 km/h (119 mph). The two-liter turbo diesel in the Insignia has a specific output of 87 hp per liter—a slightly higher power density than Opel’s new-generation 1.6 Diesel Engines'

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Land Rover unveils the diesel Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in Beijing; first diesel hybrids in China

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Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. liter SDV6 diesel engine with a 35 kW electric motor, integrated with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts. l/100 km (36.8

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DUH charges Zafira diesel emits up to 17x more NOx than permitted under certain conditions; Opel rebuts with its own testing

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German environmental NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) ( earlier post ) has charged that an Opel Zafira 1.6 CDTi diesel (Euro 6b) emits up to 17 times more NO x under certain driving situations than permitted by the Euro 6 limit value. NO x -Emissionsmessung von einem Personenwagen Opel Zafira Diesel, Euro 6b auf dem Rollenprüfstand.

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