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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

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The all-new Civic is targeted to achieve CO 2 emissions of less than 110 grams per km which is less than 5 l/100km (47 mpg US) in WLTP testing. Additionally, the supporting hinges have been moved outwards, achieving a cleaner roofline and further contributing to the new sleeker rear design.

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Daihatsu develops e:S Technology for 30 km/l in JC08 Mode; equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 L/100km

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In the process of this development, Daihatsu overhauled all aspects of the engine, the transmission, and the body structure, to maximize energy efficiency and achieve almost a 40% increase in fuel efficiency comparison with the Mira 2WD/CVT without idle reduction functions. L/100km) in JC08 mode. Thermal management.

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

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Fuel economy is rated at an EPA-estimate of 29 mpg city/41 mpg highway/34 mpg combined), a 26% improvement for combined mpg over the previous model. inches, respectively, in comparison to the longer stroke of the Camry’s new 2.5-liter The 24-valve DOHC 3.5-liter inches and 3.27 liter inline 4-cylinder power plant.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? So youll have a cleaner, cheaper, quieter car for your local travel, and the gas tank is always there should you need to drive longer distances.

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USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

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The Postmaster tried to elaborate on the USPS’ financial challenges of committing to operating a cleaner Postal vehicle fleet. . We will be resolute in making decisions that are grounded in our financial situation and what we can realistically achieve while pushing hard to take delivery of safer, cleaner vehicles by next year.

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FEV analysis of automotive-scale Pinnacle opposed-piston engine finds potential for significant increases in fuel economy

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FEV added two additional cylinders, piping, exhaust aftertreatment, and an air cleaner to convert the model from a 250cc single cylinder into a 750 cc three cylinder engine. mpg US (6.3 As a point of baseline comparison, an unnamed production MY2009 1.5L mpg US (8.0 mpg US, 5.8 mpg US, 6.3 mpg US, 6.1

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New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

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L/100km (46 mpg US) (provisional NEDC combined figure), equivalent to 135 g CO 2 /km. The combustion air from the air cleaner first flows through the low-pressure compressor, where it is compressed as a function of the LP turbine's operating energy input. L/100km (35 mpg US), equivalent to 179 gCO 2 /km. L/100km (27.7

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