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million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998. Maximum speed is 75 mph. A consortium of Clean Air Power and Freightliner has secured almost £0.4
Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter liter 4-cylinder diesel (OM 626) produced by Renault. Fuel consumption for both variants is rated at 4.3
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Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. The 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC joins an S-Class lineup that ranges from the S400 HYBRID to the flagship S65 AMG.
Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module. New S 400 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.
A performance evaluation of Class 8 hybrid electric tractor trailers (Kenworth T370 hybrid tractors) compared with similar conventional vehicles (Freightliner M2106 standard diesel tractors) by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that hybrid tractors demonstrated 13.7% Source: NREL.
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With the 81 kW/110 hp turbo diesel version, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer consumes only 3.7 CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7
Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-classdiesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. in-line diesel.
The simultaneous development process enabled easier coordination of engines and transmissions, for example, with regard to implementation of the ECO start/stop function which features as standard on all B-Class models. Its use in the B-Class marks this technology’s debut in the compact segment. New OM651/D18 diesel.
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The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. 20 mph (32 km/h).
ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.
The new Ford Focus ST (in the new dark gray paint option) is offering a choice of an EcoBoost or diesel engine. TDCi diesel engine. The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 Click to enlarge. l/100 km (53.5
Class family in Europe. Mercedes-Benz also introduced the new diesel E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, with CO 2 emissions of 114 grams/km. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). In natural gas mode the E 200 Natural Gas Drive qualifies for the efficiency class A+, or B when running on gasoline.
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In addition to other advances in drivetrain, chassis, lightweight construction, assistance systems and infotainment systems, the new Q7 will also offer an e-tron quattro version: the first plug-in hybrid with a six-cylinder diesel engine and quattro all-wheel drive. mph) takes 6.3 TDI), the new Audi Q7 is the lightest in its class.
s prototype plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 Tyrano truck completed the second stage of its performance testing at the Los Angeles Freightliner facilities in Whittier, CA. Vision designed the Tyrano to replace short haul diesel trucks operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Vision Industries Corp. ’s
Mercedes-Benz A-Class, A 180 CDI Click to enlarge. All engines of the new A-Class feature the ECO start/stop function as standard. Collision Prevention Assist is standard on the new A Class. The A 180 CDI will be the first Mercedes-Benz to emit only 98 g of CO 2 per kilometer. liters (48 mpg US). liters (38.6 Click to enlarge.
liter turbo diesel engine with 88 kW/120 hp or 103 kW/140 hp enables CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. In four and five-door models with a six-speed manual gearbox and Start/Stop, both output variants of the diesel (88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp) consume just 3.7 liter turbo diesel consumes 4.3l/100 Click to enlarge.
Mercedes-Benz is introducing four new diesel and gasoline engines for its luxury S-Class, including the first four-cylinder engine in its almost 60-year history, the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY diesel. The likewise new V6 diesel in the S 350 BlueTEC delivers 190 kW (258 hp) and has a combined consumption of 6.8 liters (11%).
Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. The Macan S Diesel is the economical long-distance runner of the three Macan models. liter V6 turbo diesel engine achieves NEDC fuel consumption figures of between just 6.3
liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35 mpg US) NEDC—corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 177 grams per kilometer—the new V6 diesel model is 11% more economical than its predecessor. seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited). With combined fuel consumption of 6.8
Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
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BMW’s newly introduced third-generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch with two diesel engine model options, to be joined by three more in December. On the diesel models, the lower nitrogen oxide limits are met using a close-coupled NO x adsorber catalyst and an SCR catalyst with urea (AdBlue) injection. December diesels.
The industry-first Class-6 International brand armored truck was the first delivery from the company’s newly expanded Dixon, California hybrid and electric vehicle center of excellence. The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5
coefficient of drag (supported by intelligent flaps that support a range of trailers), will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, charge up a 5% grade at 65 mph, and deliver 500 miles of range, Musk said. The diesel made it from 0-60 in 20 seconds, compared to the 5 seconds of the Tesla Semi. mile for a diesel truck.
In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic).
Chevrolet previewed the Spark EV Tech Performance concept, as well as other performance-oriented concepts of the Sonic, Malibu, new Impala, and Cruze Diesel. The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 Cruze Diesel concept. Chevrolet Spark EV Tech Performance concept. Click to enlarge. in Las Vegas. Earlier post.)
The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. The new-generation battery weighs 518 kilograms and has a gross energy content of 80 kWh, of which 74 kWh is utilized, giving it a favorable mass to storage capacity ratio for this class.
Li-ion system developer Quallion unveiled its Li-ion-powered Anti-Idling HVAC solution designed for Class 6-8 trucks. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, truck idling burns more than 3 billion gallons of diesel annually resulting in emissions of 11 million tons of CO 2 , 180,000 tons of NO x and 5,000 tons of particulates.
Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. liter diesel engine with anticipated class-leading diesel CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km.
Zytek has unveiled a fully engineered, electric version of the Mercedes A-Class that it developed in just ten weeks. For the A-Class demonstrator, Zytek developed an uprated version of its 55kW E-Drive, using a higher current switching system to increase the maximum torque from 120N·m (89 lb-ft) to 160N·m (118 lb-ft). Click to enlarge.
BRABUS, the independent automobile tuner, chose Protean’s electric in-wheel motors to power its “Technology Project Hybrid” based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The BRABUS Hybrid vehicle is equipped with two Protean Drive wheel motors, which power the rear wheels, along with the vehicle’s diesel engine.
Beginning with the US launch of the Kona—Hyundai’s first global B-segment CUV)—in March, this new lineup will encompass models from the A-segment (entry level) size class all the way up to the eight-passenger midsize class. seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). diesel engine for select markets.
Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. of torque, the Bentayga Diesel hits a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6 At its core is an all-new, technologically advanced, triple-charged, 4.0-liter,
liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. diesel 140 hp manual version in the Cherokee line-up.
Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. Several new engines are planned for the new S-Class: in-line six cylinder diesel and gasoline engines as well as a new V-8 biturbo gasoline engine. The market launch of the new S-Class starts in the European markets in July.
diesel featured in the sporty GTD ( earlier post ), the T-ROC design is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, and fits into the Volkswagen line-up one vehicle down from the Tiguan in the Golf format. In the concept vehicle, the advanced diesel delivers a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), acceleration to 100 km/h in 6.9
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