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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. This reduces the truck's fuel economy, according to the complaint. The complaint hits both defendants with charges of fraudulent concealment, breach of.

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Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

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Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, Designed from the ground up, the Td6 provides efficiency and refinement. The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fuel economy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent. L/100km) combined. The Sonic’s 1.4L

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Volkswagen of America bringing new EA288 diesel to MY2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle; debuts in 2H 2014

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Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. turbo-diesel engine provides greater fuel economy than a comparably sized gasoline engine through greater thermal efficiency, a higher compression ratio and an unthrottled combustion process. Vacuum pump designed for lower engine friction.

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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 Many components of the MDB engines are used in a modular way, such as the exhaust system components and the injection system, turbocharging systems, and forced induction cooling within the intake manifold module. Timing on US emission regulations.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

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Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. Corolla Sedan and Hatchback.

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