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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Source: Mercedes-Benz. Click to enlarge.

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ASG life-cycle study finds aluminum Ford F-150 “Best Full-size Truck of 2015” from environmental and economic perspective

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Although the gasoline-fueled F-150 with 2.7L EcoBoost delivers 22 mpg (10.68 l/100 km) combined—1 mpg shy of RAM’s EcoDiesel—the F-150’s life-cycle environmental and economic performance “ leaves RAM and others in the dust ,” according to ASG. ASG’s 2015 Study assessed 225 light-duty truck models. —Colby Self.

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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The gasoline engines. The EA211 family gasoline engines used are exclusively turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engines (four valves, four cylinders). The gasoline engines offered at launch on the new Golf deliver 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp and 103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp. l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency. Powertrains.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

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In this Flash Drive review we will take a quick look at the 2022 Volkswagen gasoline-powered performance cars, which include the Jetta GLI, Golf GTI and Golf R. 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. Topping 40 mpg on the highway is a big plus for this compact sedan, though we can’t talk how it felt on the road–yet.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. Rising to the top of the premium compact crossover class. Drivetrain.

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ALABC and CPT to introduce 48V LC Super Hybrid demonstrator at Vienna Motor Symposium

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LC Super Hybrid features an electric supercharger developed by CPT. The vehicle also includes production-ready electric boosting technology sold by technology developer CPT to Valeo. Click to enlarge. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system. Earlier post.)

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