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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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On 26 June, CLP Motorsports’ Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel ( earlier post )—the first time that this type of trip was driven using a fuel that is made exclusively from bio-based raw materials. mph/109 km/h). mph/109 km/h).

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. lb-ft) of torque. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 l/100km (33.6

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Two new generation TwinPower Turbo diesels in BMW 518d and 520d; up to 57.4 mpg

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liter four-cylinder diesel engines in the 5 Series which boost the output of the new BMW 518d and new BMW 520d by another 5 kW apiece. mpg US) (European cycle) and CO 2 emissions to 109 g/km; this marks a reduction in consumption and CO 2 emissions in the EU test cycle by as much as 0.4 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 114–124 g/km.

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Audi announces pricing and fuel economy for 2014 Audi A6, A7 and Q5 TDI diesels

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At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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The current inflation definitely didn’t only affect the price of our groceries—as diesel and gas became more expensive, too. 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.

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Audi TDI models trounce EPA fuel economy ratings during “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive

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Three new Audi TDI clean diesel models far exceeded their EPA fuel economy ratings in completing the “Truth in 48” cross-country efficiency drive that covered more than 2,850 miles between Southern California and New York. Results were: A6 TDI: 43.561 mpg at an average speed of 62.44 Earlier post.).

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VW stages global launch for third generation of Beetle; for the US, two gasoline and one diesel engines

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TDI Clean Diesel; and the 2.0L Volkswagen’s DSG 6-speed dual-clutch transmission will be offered on the TDI Clean Diesel and 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel engine produces 140 hp (104 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 N·m) of torque. The two diesel engines develop 77 kW / 105 PS and 103 kW / 140 PS.

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