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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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At the same time, CO2 emissions have been reduced by a similar amount. Here the exhaust gases are cleaned by a combination of exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and particulate filter. In all models, the particulate filter is configured for the vehicle lifetime and is maintenance-free—i.e.,

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

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liter, four-cylinder diesel features latest-generation common-rail direct injection, fast piezo injectors, enhanced exhaust gas recirculation, and new twin turbochargers to ensure spontaneous power delivery and excellent performance characteristics. All of the engines for the new E-Class Coupé are EU5-compliant. New four-cylinder diesel.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs. BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand. BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles. With no oil, air filter, gearbox, drive belts, or spark plugs, far less work must be done and at a much less frequent pace.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in one year — equivalent to avoiding the use of 208.5 million barrels of oil. What’s more is that electric motorcycles, like other EVs, require far less maintenance than their gas counterparts. million gallons of gasoline or 4.2 As the e-bike market rises in popularity within the U.S.,

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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Why NPR Hates Electric Cars - A Greenius Expose

Creative Greenius

He didn’t subtract the maintenance costs you’ll no longer have, including things like smog checks too. And in the biggest mysterious coverup of all, Frank went radio silent on how necessary the switch to electric cars is to start cutting the deadly CO2 emissions that gasoline powered cars produce with every mile they drive.