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OCTOBER 29, 2013

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. This also makes the Fiesta the only car in its class that produces more than 120 horsepower (89 kW) and achieves 45 mpg on the highway.

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). The newly designed 0.8 TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine delivers power of 38 kW / 51 hp. Tags: Diesel Fuel Efficiency Hybrids. Earlier post.).

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2017

Could a full-size pickup truck ever get a fuel-economy rating of 37 mpg? California-based Achates Power believes it can, and its novel engine uses a design that dates back to the earliest days of internal combustion to do so.

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MPG Diesel Fuel Economy 2014 60

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Internal steel ribbing ensures the aluminum sills have high-strength properties. The upper area of this wall houses the steel roll-over bars, whose elegantly rounded form marks another classic design theme. The new TT Roadster is being launched with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines, a TDI diesel and a TFSI. The aluminum A?pillars

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Designed and developed in partnership with AISIN AW, the new system delivers fast, smooth gear changing, with an advanced converter ensuring effective drag reduction. l/100 km (76 mpg US) and 3.2

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5 Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. OM 654 diesel. The new plug-in diesel hybrids in the C- and E-Class will share the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 244

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JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies. liter diesel engine. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine. km/l (6.13

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Diesel 2018 Kia Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. liter diesel variants. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

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 Earlier post.). Weigert, E., Fuels Lubr.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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MARCH 26, 2015

Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. This lubricated belt system is designed to last the life of the engine. Cummins Inc. ATLAS target.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile. Proterra was bidding against BYD for the airport contract.

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 22, 2021

According to dozens of automotive story headlines, the internal combustion engine, running on gasoline or diesel, is dead or dying as customers, auto companies and investors flock to electric powertrains. While 2045 may still be more than two decades away, emissions advances in internal combustion engines (ICE) are continuing.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 92

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

liter turbo diesel engine with 88 kW/120 hp or 103 kW/140 hp enables CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. In four and five-door models with a six-speed manual gearbox and Start/Stop, both output variants of the diesel (88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp) consume just 3.7 liter turbo diesel consumes 4.3l/100 Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Engine MPG Gasoline 239

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Concept SUV Diesel 284

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter diesel ( earlier post ). liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). Earlier post.) millimeters) and stroke (80.5

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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MARCH 9, 2022

liter e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and a 3.0 The e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and the e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine may also be equipped with rear-wheel drive only. l/100 km (157 mpg US), and WLTP combined CO 2 emissions of 33g/km. liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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Mazda PHEV Europe Gasoline-Electric 367

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Note that the 2010 base year has been adjusted from 0.88

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

liter, Euro 5 compliant common-rail diesel (CRD) engine. The new turbo diesel is paired to a six-speed manual transmission and produces 120 kW (163 hp DIN) and 320 N•m (236 lb-ft), delivering 16% more power, 3% more torque and 25% more towing capability (1,500 kg) compared with the previous diesel engine. mpg US vs. 38.6

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Dodge Chrysler Diesel MPG 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. liter TwinPower Turbo diesel 4-cylinder engine. Earlier post.). The new X3 xDrive28d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter

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New York Plug-in Concept Diesel 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Australia’s GoAuto notes that the new Ford Fiesta Econetic diesel ( earlier post ), with fuel consumption of 3.7 mpg US) under the Australian combined fuel test cycle, offers lower fuel consumption than the third-generation Prius, with 3.9 L/100km (60 mpg US) under the same test cycle. L/100km (63.6 Urban Extra. Elec/Gasol.

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Prius Diesel Ford Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. mpg US or 4.3 208 gasoline range.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine France 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Simple adaptation to existing powertrain designs is a major benefit of the P0 concept that Continental has pursued.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Audi will present the new second-generation Audi Q7 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro all-wheel drive diesel plug-in hybrid will consume just 1.7 mpg US), corresponding to less than 50 grams CO 2 per kilometer (80.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4

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Audi PHEV Diesel SUV 278

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The two-cylinder diesel is very audible when it runs.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

Volkswagen presented the new Jetta design at Times Square in New York. VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km (57 mpg US) (109 g/km CO 2 ).

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North America New York Gasoline Diesel 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% The D-EGR engine offers efficiency similar to diesel engine (~40% BTE) but at half the cost; it also demonstrates the potential for meeting the very stringent LEV III/Tier 3 emissions. An SwRI-designed and patented mixer is used to improve cylinder-to-cylinder and temporal EGR imbalance. Chadwell et al.,

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. 1 compression ratios, Valvematic, the refinement of intake port and combustion chamber design and piston cooling by oil jet.

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Subaru is now applying the 110 kW (148 hp) boxer diesel engine in the Impreza hatchback in Europe. liter diesel already appears in Legacy, Outback and Forester. 100km (40 mpg US), with acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in a 9.0 The boxer diesel is matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. Earlier post.). The Impreza 2.0D

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Diesel MPH Gasoline Convert 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

Nanoslide uses twin-wire arc spraying to melt iron/carbon wires and spray the material onto the internal cylinder wall. After five years and use exclusively in AMG engines, twin-wire arc spraying technology will now also be used in the series production of Mercedes-Benz diesel engines to reduce friction and increase wear resistance.

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Mercedes Diesel Engine Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Additionally, the A 200 CDI 4MATIC and A 220 CDI 4MATIC represent the first all-wheel-drive diesel models forming part of the new generation of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz. It is also being applied in the new C Class, as highlighted at the North American International Auto Show.) mpg US)—7% less compared to its predecessor.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2011

Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW. In addition, the XL1’s two-cylinder and the mass produced four cylinder share key internal engine features for reducing emissions.

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Qatar PHEV MPG Motors 334

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2024

It doesn’t hurt that most of these tires have an aggressive design, both on the sidewall and in the tread pattern, which matches the look for which many owners of these rigs are seeking. The tread design benefits from a broad footprint on whatever surface you are driving on. It has reinforced shoulder support, too.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Waste 103

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Škoda Auto, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is presenting a range of second-generation GreenLine cars at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show; the second-generation GreenLine models incorporate technologies such as a start-stop system and braking energy recuperation. L/100km (69 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km.

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Auto MPG Energy Emissions 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0 Tags: Diesel.

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Performance of Intended Function—how well the vehicle does the job its planners, designers, and engineers intended it to do. The Golf has won COTY only once before, in 1985.

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