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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd.

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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Audi will introduce the compact A3 Sportback g-tron—which can be powered by the CO 2 -neutral Audi e-gas, synthetic methane generated from eco-electricity in the Audi e-gas project ( earlier post )—at the end of the year. its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.

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Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

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, Volkswagen used a newly developed three-cylinder gasoline engine with 999 cc displacement (EA211 engine series). seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. The eco up!

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Peugeot and Total to showcase 208 HYbrid FE at Geneva; 49 g/km CO2

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The hybrid, optimized for fuel efficiency accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8 seconds, and has very low CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. It is a power unit which combines a 3-cylinder gasoline engine and its EGC (Electronic Gearbox Control) gearbox with an electric motor and a battery taken directly from the endurance programs.

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Renault Introduces Its Lowest CO2-Emitting Production Car; 98 g/km

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Top speed is 176 km/h (109 mph). The vehicle is equipped with electric variable rate power steering. Taken together, these changes bring about a 5% improvement in CdA, taking it from 0.725 to 0.690 and directly benefiting the vehicle’s CO2 emissions. The Euro 4-compliant 1.5-liter The engine is matched with a 5-speed gearbox.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains.

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EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

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This engine, which produces 115 ps (113 hp, 85 kW) and 260 N·m (191 lb-ft) of torque from 1,250 rpm, is mated to a 5 kW electric motor with a double layer capacitor. liter Gamma gasoline engine.). Kia Motors also premiered its electric POP concept car at the show. liter version of the U2 diesel. Click to enlarge.

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