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TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 TDI (diesel) engine. mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 The B-cycle combustion process (a modified Miller cycle, earlier post ), which is designed specifically for part load, makes the V6 gasoline engine particularly efficient. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (34.6

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. There will also be the first-time offer of the gasoline-engined rear-wheel drive BMW X3 sDrive28i for the US market.

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JUNE 15, 2013

BMW is unveiling the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe, previewed as a concept last December. One additional gasoline and two diesel engines will be introduced later this year: the BMW 420i Coupe, BMW 430d Coupe and BMW 435d Coupe, plus two BMW xDrive options. Earlier post.) Another innovation is the Proactive Driving Assistant.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Buyers have a wide choice of powertrains: five diesel models with fuel ranging from 3.6 to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 mpg US); alternative drive systems (B 200 Natural Gas Drive and B-Class Electric Drive); as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. B-Class diesels. B-Class gasoline models.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3-liter liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. L/100km or 75 mpg US). Direct-injection Mazda SKY-G gasoline engine. Advanced diesel Mazda SKY-D engine. liter diesel engine.

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter gasoline direct injection engine.

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. Two diesel engines and two gasoline variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with either rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 9, 2022

liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 liter e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and a 3.0 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system. l/100 km (157 mpg US), and WLTP combined CO 2 emissions of 33g/km. kWh battery pack.

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APRIL 16, 2014

Illustration of drivetrain in the S60L plug-in hybrid concept. Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. S60L PPHEV Concept. l/100 km (118 mpg US). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug 246

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MARCH 26, 2015

The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine. kg) lighter than the original all-aluminum gasoline V8. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72

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AUGUST 15, 2013

liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250. liter diesel variants. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. The GLA will also offer two 2.2-liter

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

liter i-DTEC diesel engine in the Civic hatchback. The first engine in Europe to feature Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series, the 120 PS engine (118 hp, 88 kW) has a combined consumption of 65 mpg US and CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km. At the upcoming Paris Motor Show, Honda will show a new 1.6-liter

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JUNE 15, 2010

VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). l/100 km (57 mpg US) (109 g/km CO 2 ).

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Audi is now refreshing its A1 models, including the offer of six engines—gasoline and diesel—that are new or that have been intensively further developed. TFSI gasoline engine and the 1.4 TDI diesel. 4-cylinder engine as the second engine in the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel engine platform (MDB).

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Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207

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MARCH 3, 2010

The i-flow concept. Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter liter Kappa gasoline and 1.7-liter Click to enlarge.

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MAY 30, 2014

Audi is extending its range of particularly fuel-efficient, low-emission ultra models in the A3 car line with both gasoline and diesel powertrains. US mpg) over the combined cycle; this equates to CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km (175.4 US mpg) over the combined cycle; this equates to CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km (175.4

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 9, 2010

The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Peugeot said that it is also designing a vehicle which will embody all of the spirit of the BB1 concept car: 2.5m, 4 seats and 100% electric. Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines.

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APRIL 19, 2013

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Earlier post ).

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MARCH 2, 2012

The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Simple adaptation to existing powertrain designs is a major benefit of the P0 concept that Continental has pursued.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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JULY 31, 2013

The basic concept of GM’s variable swirl mechanism. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ( earlier post ) 2.0L All combustion engines have swirl, but having variable swirl is a real difference maker for Cruze’s diesel engine. turbo diesel assistant chief engineer. Diesel Engines' Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. At launch, the MiTo offered ( earlier post ) two gasoline engines (78 bhp 1.4-liter MiTo gasoline engines.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. Elements of the “Hybrid Air” hydraulic hybrid powertrain under development for B, C, and D vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5 The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a 3.5-liter Vision E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID diesel hybrid. liters of fuel (52 mpg US) (preliminary value).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1 75 mph) and a range of up to 35 kilometers (approx.

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APRIL 4, 2011

Liter BMW Twin Power Turbo gasoline engine. The engine’s technology package comprises a supercharging concept according to the Twin Scroll principle, direct gasoline injection, double VANOS variable camshaft control and VALVETRONIC variable valve control. New 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Engine Diesel Gasoline 210

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

liters of diesel per 100 km (73.5 The gasoline engines. The EA211 family gasoline engines used are exclusively turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engines (four valves, four cylinders). The gasoline engines offered at launch on the new Golf deliver 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp and 103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp. The diesel engines.

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter liter 4-cylinder diesel (OM 626) produced by Renault. mpg US) NEDC. The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

The first model in the MINI range with four doors and a wide-opening rear lid, the MINI Countryman is entering the market with a choice of three gasoline and two diesel engines, all coming in the new generation of power units. All gasoline engines featured in the MINI Countryman come with fully variable valve management.

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JUNE 20, 2013

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Unlike a spark ignition gas engine or diesel engine, HCCI produces a low-temperature, flameless release of energy throughout the entire combustion chamber. HCCI combustion can deliver a very efficient engine, potentially providing a 20% to 30% boost in gasoline engine efficiency without the NO x or PM emissions of a diesel.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Volvo’s current plug-in architecture of choice is shown on its V70 diesel PHEV prototypes: combining a front-wheel drive engine (diesel initially) with an axle-integrated rear-wheel drive electric motor, powered, in the case of the V70 PHEV, by an 11.3 Volvo concept of a range-extended architecture. Earlier post.).

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