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

Baua Electric

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

EV Central

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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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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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. New higher-pressure common-rail fuel injection systems with advanced multi-hole injectors. liter Ford EcoBoost petrol and 1.6-liter TDCi diesel. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai-Kia takes hybrid programme forward

Green Cars News

He stated that because of packaging issues, a traditional transmission would have increased the overall length of the powertrain – but using the CVT meant the torque converter and traditional automatic transmission could be deleted because they were able to use a starter clutch with a direct solenoid valve for precise pressure control.

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Will the future be green for Chrysler?

Green Cars News

Fiat has now brought two of its greenest - and most impressive - innovations to Chrysler in the form of the Fiat 500 and the Multi-Air, a new engine technology that boosts fuel economy by at least 10 per cent. Chrysler will build and sell the Fiat 500 model in North America.