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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022. GVSC is also exploring how this version of the MPG can power heavy-duty military equipment and camps. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors).

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

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The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km) highway and 27 mpg (8.7

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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. For emissions control, Volkswagen also employs a NO x storage catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter close to the engine.

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Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

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Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. 100 mpg (2.4 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7 Specification.

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VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

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The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up! A core element of the emission after-treatment system is a new four-way catalytic converter with integrated gasoline particle filter (OPF), which reduces particle emissions by 95%.

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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

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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. Water-cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for Tier II, Bin 5 and ULEV II compliance. New 8-speed.

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