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Fourth gen Mini Cooper unveiled globally, will be brand’s last ICE model

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 07 Feb 2024, 13:11 PM Mini Cooper will be offered in a 3-door, 5-door, a convertible with a soft-top, and a performance-oriented John Cooper Works variant. While the electric version is built on a dedicated EV platform, the petrol variant is an extensively updated version of its predecessor.

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India to Move Forward With Fuel Economy Standards

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The government of India will implement automotive fuel economy standards. The norms will be developed on the basis of mileage that petrol and diesel vehicles give, sources in the road transport and highway ministry told TOI.

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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

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Then there’s the cost of converting it to right-hand-drive for our market. litre turbo-diesel V8, fuel economy in the teens per 100km and lots of CO2 emissions. The transition to electric pick-ups has barely got underway in Australia, with only LDV currently offering a BEV load-hauler in the form of the unimpressive T60.

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Ford Rolls Out New Powertrain Lineup for Europe

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Ford has also updated its Duratorq TDCi diesel engines for 2010 to deliver even higher efficiency, with improved performance, fuel economy and refinement. This takes CO 2 emissions down to a class-leading 99 g/km with combined fuel economy of 3.8 liter Ford EcoBoost petrol and 1.6-liter TDCi diesel. Duratorq TDCi.

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Kia Motors launches hybrid electric vehicle

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The hybrid system comprises of a converter, inverter, 180V lithium-ion polymer battery and an electric motor. The hybrid Forte has some impressive credentials that are sure to catch the eye of car buyers eager to lower their fuel consumption and do their bit for the environment. Its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are just 99g/km.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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An intelligently designed power transfer plays a major part in this: the unique AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission combines dynamism with economy, and includes a new stop-start function in the “Controlled Efficiency” driving mode. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel.

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Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

Green Cars News

Soo-Jin Hong of the company’s research and development planning team stated that a CVT was needed because of its infinite number of gear ratios that would allow the company to optimise fuel consumption according to the driving conditions. It has a fuel economy rating of 53mpg – a 47 per cent improvement over the 1.6l

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