Convert, Diesel, Gasoline and MPG

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.). Source: Cummins.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

On a larger efficiency scale, the new S-Class in its first year will offer two hybrid versions, a gasoline model and a diesel variant: the S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 500, and S 350 BlueTEC. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module.

MPG

MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. Mazda6 Engines. SKYACTIV-G 2.0.

MPG

MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Earlier in 2014, the 110 hp (82 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) turbo engines were added to the PureTech family of next-generation three-cylinder gasoline engines. l/100 km (76 mpg US) and 3.2

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG

BMW makes SCR standard on all diesels in future; more models to receive GPF (including i8); new diesel engine for X3

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2018

BMW is making a number of adjustments to its powertrain lineup from spring 2018, including new diesel aftertreatment systems for its smaller diesel models; gasoline particulate filters on more gasoline models; and a new diesel engine for the X3. New X3 diesel. liters per 100 kilometres (38.5

BMW

BMW Diesel Standards Engine

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. in-line diesel.

Hybrid

Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy

BMW launches new 4 Series with 1 diesel, two gasoline engines; Air Curtains and Air Breather

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2013

Launched as the latest generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size Coupe, the two-door model will be available from launch powered by a six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine in the BMW 435i Coupe, a four-cylinder gasoline unit for the BMW 428i Coupe and the four-cylinder diesel for the BMW 420d Coupe. BMW 420d Coupe.

BMW

BMW Gasoline Diesel Engine

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

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MAY 15, 2019

US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). 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

Audi

Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5 Background. per year.

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Green Car Congress

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.

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust

Volkswagen unveils the new Passat; diesel version expected to deliver 43 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

TDI Clean Diesel; a 2.5L gasoline engine, and a 3.6L VR6 gasoline engine. The diesel version—the Passat TDI— is expected to deliver 43 miles per gallon (5.47 TDI Clean Diesel delivers 140 hp/236 lb-ft (104 kW/320 N·m) and uses a NO x storage converter to meet 50-state emissions requirements.

MPG

MPG Diesel Gasoline America

VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Both six-cylinder engines have been modified and upgraded by adding an SCR catalytic converter. Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. liters of diesel per 100 km (from 33.6 mpg US to 35.6 mpg US) to 6.6 mpg US) to 6.6

Diesel

Diesel Design Google MPG

New generation VW Polo features more fuel-efficient engines and advanced driver assistance; Polo TDI BlueMotion with 73.5 mpg

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, available starting this autumn, also marks the first time that a Volkswagen with a gasoline engine is being marketed as an independent BlueMotion model. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, equipped with a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, delivers 4.1

MPG

MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies. liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies.

Diesel

Diesel Kia 2018 Hybrid

VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). Two of the four engines are new: the entry-level gasoline engine (85 kW / 115 PS / 114 hp) and the common rail TDI (103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp). l/100 km (57 mpg US) (109 g/km CO 2 ).

North America

North America New York Gasoline America

Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

For the first time, the Audi S5 Coupé/Sportback has a V6 diesel under the hood. TDI in the S5 models is the most powerful version in the Audi V6 diesel engine lineup. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (37.9 mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 3,100 rpm.

Audi

Audi Diesel Volt Connect

New 300 hp 3.0L V6 diesel for Porsche Panamera boosts power by 20%, small improvement in fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

New Panamera diesel. diesel in its Panamera Diesel. mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) of the standard earlier 250 hp model. mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5 Click to enlarge. liters/100 km (36.8

Porsche

Porsche Diesel Power Powered

Mazda to Debut Next-Generation Direct Injection Gasoline and Diesel Engines, Transmission and Kiyora Concept at Tokyo Motor Show 2009

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

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. Mazda will exhibit the Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine, the Mazda SKY-D advanced diesel engine and the Mazda SKY Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission. Click to enlarge.

Mazda

Mazda Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy

2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with about 29% share, according to figures compiled by Baum & Associates and hybridcars.com. TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic).

2015

2015 Diesel Power Powered

2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

In addition to its three four-cylinder gasoline engines (2.0-liter liter diesel ( earlier post ). liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA. liter naturally aspirated and 1.8T Click to enlarge.

New York

New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust

New Audi A4 allroad quattro; 37 mpg in a Diesel Version

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

liter TDI diesel engine uses a common-rail system with an injection pressure of 1,800 bar and delivers 350 Nm between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm, with 125 kW (170 bhp) power. liter V6 TDI diesel 176 kW (240 bhp) and develops 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 to 3,000 rpm. The Audi A4 allroad quattro 2.0 TDI reaches 100 km/h (62.14

Audi

Audi MPG Diesel MPH

New BMW 7 Series offers revamped plug-in hybrid powertrain, other major changes in powertrain lineup

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

The new BMW 7 Series is also available with gasoline and diesel engines using six, eight and twelve cylinders. The technology package for the gasoline engines comprises twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS variable camshaft control.

Plug-in

Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers new 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 and 8-speed for 30 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter Pentastar V-6 engine—now achieving up to 25 mpg highway and more than 600-miles driving range—and its 5.7-liter liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. liter EcoDiesel is capable of towing 7,400 pounds—more than any competitor’s gasoline V-8 equipped SUVs.

Jeep

Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy

Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. Duramax turbo-diesel, the Colorado’s maximum trailering capacity rises to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models, with estimated fuel economy projected by GM to top the already segment-leading efficiency of the gas models (27 mpg (8.7

Colorado

Colorado Chevrolet Diesel Exhaust

Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km.

MPG

MPG Fuel Batteries Battery

Among BMW’s highlights at New York Show are new diesel X3, plug-in hybrid concept X5

Green Car Congress

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.

New York

New York Plug-in Concept Diesel

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

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.). MWh per vehicle.

GM

GM MPG Manufacturer 2017

Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

Green Car Congress

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. liters of diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US).

Diesel

Diesel Hybrid Volt Production

Subaru Expands 2.0L Boxer Diesel Applications to the Impreza Hatchback

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Subaru is now applying the 110 kW (148 hp) boxer diesel engine in the Impreza hatchback in Europe. liter diesel already appears in Legacy, Outback and Forester. 100km (40 mpg US), with acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in a 9.0 The boxer diesel is matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. Earlier post.). The Impreza 2.0D

Diesel

Diesel MPH Gasoline Convert

Second-generation 3.0L V6 Diesel for Audi Q7 Cuts Fuel Consumption 19%; Lower-Emission Variant Meets Euro 6 or US Regs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2010

Audi has revised the engine lineup for the Q7 full-size SUV, offering two new gasoline engines and the second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel. V8 and V12 diesels completes the range. liters per 100 km (32 mpg US), which is equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 195 grams per kilometer (314 g/mile). TDI clean diesel.

Audi

Audi Diesel Fuel Emissions

VW Beetle TDI diesel going on sale in US this summer

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine.

Diesel

Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine

New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

Diesel

Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The new design will also provide consumers with an estimate of the expected fuel cost savings over five years compared to an average gasoline-powered vehicle of the same model year. Four samples of the first proposed label design with the letter grade.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Green Car Congress

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

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

Green Car Congress

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.

Hybrid

Hybrid 2016 Gasoline-Electric Fuel

Audi developing electric biturbo for enhanced performance at lower engine speeds

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

V6 TDI diesel. Among the technologies it is developing to improve the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines, Audi is working on an electric biturbo system in which a secondary compressor boosts the main turbocharger at lower engine speeds. The reduced heat demand enables earlier activation of the catalytic converter.

Audi

Audi Engine Exhaust Gas-Electric

Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). The 1.33L gasoline and 1.4L

2014

2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid

Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

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 The i-flow concept. Click to enlarge. The i20 blue features the U2 1.4-liter

Hyundai

Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $30,000 Another notch in Toyota’s hybrid belt The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world and Toyota is the largest seller of hybrid vehicles in the world. To keep those lofty perches, sitting still will not do.

Toyota

Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG

New Generation Audi Q7 SUV Models Feature Lower Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2009

The Audi Q7 is available with six direct injection engines, two of them gasoline-powered and four diesel engines, including the world’s most powerful diesel SUV, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. TDI clean diesel even consumes 0.2 TDI clean diesel has fuel consumption of 8.9 mpg US) to 9.9 The gasoline-fueled 3.6

Audi

Audi SUV Emissions Fuel

VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

l/100 km (47 mpg US). The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. mpg US, 154 g/km CO 2 ). mpg US, equating to 167 g/km CO 2 ). l/100 km (36.8

Standards

Standards Fuel MPG Batteries

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.

Kia

Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

Green Car Congress

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.

Diesel

Diesel Gasoline Mercedes Plug-in

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

Lexus

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

BMW makes SCR standard on all diesels in future; more models to receive GPF (including i8); new diesel engine for X3

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

BMW launches new 4 Series with 1 diesel, two gasoline engines; Air Curtains and Air Breather

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

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Volkswagen unveils the new Passat; diesel version expected to deliver 43 mpg highway

VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

New generation VW Polo features more fuel-efficient engines and advanced driver assistance; Polo TDI BlueMotion with 73.5 mpg

Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

New 300 hp 3.0L V6 diesel for Porsche Panamera boosts power by 20%, small improvement in fuel consumption

Mazda to Debut Next-Generation Direct Injection Gasoline and Diesel Engines, Transmission and Kiyora Concept at Tokyo Motor Show 2009

2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

New Audi A4 allroad quattro; 37 mpg in a Diesel Version

New BMW 7 Series offers revamped plug-in hybrid powertrain, other major changes in powertrain lineup

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers new 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 and 8-speed for 30 mpg highway

Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

Among BMW’s highlights at New York Show are new diesel X3, plug-in hybrid concept X5

GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

Subaru Expands 2.0L Boxer Diesel Applications to the Impreza Hatchback

Second-generation 3.0L V6 Diesel for Audi Q7 Cuts Fuel Consumption 19%; Lower-Emission Variant Meets Euro 6 or US Regs

VW Beetle TDI diesel going on sale in US this summer

New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

Audi developing electric biturbo for enhanced performance at lower engine speeds

Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

New Generation Audi Q7 SUV Models Feature Lower Fuel Consumption and Emissions

VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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