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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. Ford’s powerful in-car technology makes working with Ford highly valuable for us. Rapid Acceleration.

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Nissan introduces new 1.5L diesel in Juke in Europe; 56 mpg US

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l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L The unit’s overall power output and performance figures (109 mph maximum speed, 0-62 mph in 11.2 engine brings CO 2 emissions down to 109 g/km from 124 g/km, with fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 4.2

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV). TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV).

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 164 – 163 g/km (263.9 - 262.3 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 165 g/km (267.2 - 265.5

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MINI Cooper SE EV making show debut at IAA; MINI boosts electric range of Countryman PHEV up to 35 miles

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The latest version of the plug-in hybrid model, also making its debut appearance in Frankfurt, employs the latest battery cell technology, enabling it to achieve an electric range of up to 57 kilometers (35 miles). The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor drives the front wheels and accelerates the car from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.9

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Market launch of BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid

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The second-generation of the BMW X5 with electrified drive combines a model-specific in-line 6-cylinder gasoline engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology with the latest BMW eDrive technology. liters per 100 kilometers (124 to 196 mpg US) in the WLTP test cycle or 2.0 Its top speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).

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New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

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The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and 66 kilometers. In addition, the latest-generation BMW eDrive technology has reduced the combined fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions levels by more than 20% from 1.8 kWh per 100 kilometers.

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