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Toyota introduces Grand Highlander with 3 powertrains

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turbo gas engine, the 2.5L hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. There is definitely a need in the market for a midsize-SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows and Grand Highlander is the ultimate option. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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The current inflation definitely didn’t only affect the price of our groceries—as diesel and gas became more expensive, too. Both of these make the engine work harder, which burns more fuel. Regular Engine Checkups. The post 6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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VW up! minicar to launch in December with 3-cylinder gasoline engines; natural gas engine to follow

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initially will offer two variants of a new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline engine, with output of 44 kW / 60 PS (59 hp) and 55 kW / 75 PS (74 hp). l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the 60 PS model and 4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) for the 75 PS model. liter engines emit less than 100 g/km CO 2. Both of these 1.0-liter

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Alan Taub: GM pushing on split-cycle engine technology in the lab; looking for low-load efficiency and packaging

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Alan Taub said that the company is putting on a “ major thrust ” in its R&D laboratory to see if it can get split-cycle technology “ moving ” He made the remarks during the introductory plenary session today at the DOE’s 17 th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit.

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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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liter engine. liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, the Insight offers fuel economy of 27.2 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/L (73 mpg US, 3.2 liter i-VTEC engine with the CR-Z sport hybrid model, but specially tuned for the new Insight Exclusive model. mpg US, 4.3 mpg US, 3.8

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

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GM unveils Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept; 3-cylinder 1.0L turbo with electric assist

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Engineers have developed a concept hybrid propulsion system for the Urban Luxury Concept that includes a turbocharged 1.0L three-cylinder engine employing electric assist technology, engine start-stop function, brake energy regeneration and a dry dual-clutch transmission. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Click to enlarge.

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