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

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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

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

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l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 mpg) at the time of discontinuation in 2013 to between 5.5 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted. l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8 mpg)—depending on the tires. l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (42.8

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Peugeot 208 features new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline and Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines

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With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation Stop & Start System (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km of CO 2 (delivering fuel economy of 69 mpg US or 3.4 mpg US or 4.3 The rectification of the alternator current to battery current (AC/DC) is realized with field-effect transistors instead.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8

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Cummins to reveal battery-electric and range-extended-electric systems for transit buses

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This enables a zero-emissions range of up to 224 miles (360 km) on a single charge, with an energy consumption of 25 mpg diesel-equivalent, which provides significant cost reductions. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency

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The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC. It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 liter Nu engine delivering 40 mpg highway for the Elantra. L/100km), a 15% improvement over the previous version. Energy storage system. 21 kW (battery).

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

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Available all-wheel drive, its ratings of up to 51 mpg combined, and a comfortable, spacious interior make it one of the most appealing Camry sedans yet. But with the addition of a head pump, improved automatic preconditioning, and up to 30% faster DC charging, it’s likely to cut the time spent at road-trip charging stops even more.