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

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The engine features VVT-iE on the intake side while utilizing VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) for the exhaust, a highly efficient compression ratio of 13:1 (14:1 for the hybrid version) for increased thermal efficiency and fuel efficiency and a bore and stroke measuring 3.44 inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 For comparison, conventional batteries without direct cooling of the cells achieve about half this figure. liter engine with electrically assisted exhaust gas turbocharger. Charging is via the 3.7

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Earlier post.). lbs (4 kg). Q5 hybrid **.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue, and end with F Sport unique larger exhaust ports. Comparison Test: 2019 Lexus UX 200 & 250h Hybrid. Coefficient of Drag (Cd).

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BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. The ATC comprises a wind tunnel serving to analyse vehicles in their original size. The volume and temperature of exhaust gas may be determined precisely as a function of current running conditions and the temperature of the engine.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The adoption of a cooled-EGR system reduces cooling loss and pumping loss; with lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced and, consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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