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Give us a plug! China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia.

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Car brands, GWM included, are acutely aware of next year’s introduction of strict NVES emissions regulations coming to Australia. In theory, anything we’ve got a hybrid drivetrain in today could be converted into plug-in as well,” said GWM Australia communications and marketing boss Steve Maciver. There, it’s called a Poer.

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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. The recently proposed National Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) – imposing tough CO2 emissions limit on passenger vehicles, SUVs, utes and vans – will likely expedite the arrival of all manner of new EVs. Price is also a factor.

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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. The more efficient combustion system enables these engines to meet Euro 5 emissions standards, while at the same time delivering reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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New Gasoline Direct Injection Engines in Mercedes-Benz CL- and S-Class Vehicles Cut Fuel Consumption By Up to 24%, Increase Output by Up to 12.5%

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Central to this enhanced efficiency is the newly developed BlueDIRECT technology with third-generation spray-guided gasoline direct injection in combination with a standard-fit start/stop function and the new the friction-optimized 7G-TRONIC PLUS seven-speed automatic transmission featuring new torque converter technology. L/100 km (23.5

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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

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To ensure a uniform mounting position of all engines in the MQB, engineers rotated the cylinder head of the petrol engine. Compared to the previous EA189 series, the diesel emits up to 7 g/km less CO 2 ; total emissions were reduced by up to 45% in the Euro-6 version. At the same time, it is now tilted towards the rear.

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

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litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 At the same time overall fuel economy has been improved by 10 per cent, new Prius returning 72.4mpg in combined cycle driving. litre engine reduces the rpm during high-speed driving to give a 10 per cent gain in long-haul cruising fuel efficiency.

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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. With the provisional NEDC fuel consumption of 10.5 L/100km, the new S 63 AMG is 3.9