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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. mpg, and corresponding estimates of nitric oxide (NO) and total particulate (PM T ). Treat, Kimberly R.

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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 A7 TDI: 42.653 mpg at an average speed of 62.17

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

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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. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 109–119 g/km, depending on the tire format fitted. l/100 km (57.4 l/100 km (52.3 – 57.4 seconds), 7.9

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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 optional 6-speed automatic offers manufacturer estimates of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway.

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Second-generation 3.0L V6 Diesel for Audi Q7 Cuts Fuel Consumption 19%; Lower-Emission Variant Meets Euro 6 or US Regs

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liters per 100 km (32 mpg US), which is equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 195 grams per kilometer (314 g/mile). This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds and reaches its top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph) or, with adaptive air suspension, 218 km/h (135 mph). TDI clean diesel.

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

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EPA estimated fuel economy figures for the clean diesel introductions are as follows: Audi MY 2014 US diesel lineup. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 31 mpg 7.59 27 mpg 8.71 24 mpg 6.34 36 mpg 6.53 28 mpg 8.40

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Through Hertz’s Living Journey, 74% of Hertz’s cars average 28+ mpg and the Company’s Green Traveler Collection features low emission and fuel efficient vehicles which average better than 48+ mpg and includes a range of Hybrids, electric, CNG, and clean diesel vehicles.