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JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) on the highway.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

The Mazda6— now in its third generation— is also the company’s first mass-production model. i-ELOOP joins the i-stop idle-stop system and SKYACTIV powertrains, chassis and body (introduced on the CX-5) to deliver fuel consumption as low as 3.9 equipped with i-ELOOP, its brake energy regeneration system. Mazda6 Engines.

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MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 311

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. liter TDCi diesel engines; the 1.25-liter 100 km (71.2 The car is powered by a 95PS (94 hp, 70 kW) 1.6-liter

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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APRIL 28, 2015

In a policy update, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) have finalized new proposed fuel economy standards for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weights less than 3.5

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Fuel Economy Japan Economy Light 150

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 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. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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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. l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 liter EcoBoost we’re pushing into fuel economy numbers only seen on hybrids and diesels.”

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MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

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MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. mpg (3%) higher.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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JULY 6, 2013

Life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions normalized with NYCC diesel case (8.06 They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. Over an array of possible conditions, the median TCO of electric trucks is 22% less than that of diesel trucks on the NYCC. MJ/t·km and 0.63

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Diesel Georgia Energy Li-ion 361

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MARCH 4, 2010

The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). Researchers at Syracuse University are working on a method to prepare, inject and combust supercritical diesel fuel. L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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JULY 7, 2015

Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 The car achieved an average 932 miles (1,500 km) on each tank of fuel, at a total fuel cost for the whole journey of just £459 (US$716). Earlier post.)

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Honda MPG Miles Diesel 150

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MARCH 2, 2012

The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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AUGUST 9, 2018

The Mazda CX-5 diesel took one step closer to production by receiving an EPA rating. With front-wheel drive, the CX-5 diesel is rated at 28 mpg city, 31 highway, 29 combined. With all-wheel drive those numbers each drop by 1 mpg for ratings of 27 city, 30 highway, and 28 overall.

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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. A workhorse diesel gets cleaner and more efficient. Running dDSF also saved 20 percent in fuel. The Test Procedures.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Yukon 95

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MARCH 9, 2022

The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter 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.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Porsche is consistently targeting improving fuel economy with each model change. These measures also enabled a 911 vehicle to dip beneath the mark of ten liters of fuel per 100 kilometers for the first time: the 345 hp (257 kW) 911 Carrera with PDK consumes 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US). L/100 km (25 mpg US).

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Fuel Economy Cayenne Porsche Economy 236

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MARCH 4, 2011

The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013. Click to enlarge. Using a parallel hybrid system with a 14.2

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Land Rover Plug-in Diesel Hybrid 218

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Equipped with the EU6-compliant, four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post) , the new Evoque will be the most efficient production Land Rover yet, with fuel consumption as low as 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8

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2016 MPG Land Rover Diesel 150

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. mpg US (11.2

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

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AUGUST 12, 2013

i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 mpg US (3.6 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic hatchback and subsequently to the new CR-V.

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

With the new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel ( earlier post ) now part of its North American lineup, GM is initially looking to the pool of diesel enthusiasts for its first buyers, said James Bell, GM’s Head of Consumer Affairs. Initially, we expect there will be kind of pent-up demand from buyers who are already [diesel] fans.

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Diesel GM Chevrolet Conversion 170

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV 345

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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MARCH 19, 2014

In official witnessed tests, it achieved fuel economy of 82.5 mpg US (2.85 miles (1,810 km) on a full tank of fuel. A standard production model Peugeot 308 Hatchback, specified with the new PureTech 1.2-liter liter contents of its fuel tank. mpg US (4.6 l/100 km) and 1,124.7

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy MPG 220

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AUGUST 22, 2019

Fuel economy (on the WLTP combined cycle) is up to 147 mpg US. The S60 is built at Volvo’s new Charleston plant in South Carolina on Volvo’s SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) platform, which also underpins the award-winning S90, V60, V90, XC60 and XC90. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6 The T8 Twin Engine's 11.8

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Volvo Plug-in Plug South Carolina 285

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MAY 21, 2010

Strengthening the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty trucks could create as many as 124,000 jobs in the US by 2030, with all 50 states experiencing net job growth, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and CALSTART. per gallon fuel price. per gallon fuel price.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Gasoline-Electric 239

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JANUARY 18, 2017

General Motors is expanding its portfolio of B20-capable vehicles to include cars and crossovers, and will field the industry’s most expansive lineup of diesel-powered vehicles in 2017, John Schwegman, director of commercial product and medium duty for GM Fleet, announced at the National Biodiesel Conference. Coupled with a 1.6L

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GM GMC Silverado Chevrolet 150

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. As of September 2012, a third of Q7 models sold, and more than 55% of A3 models sold, are diesel. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

All three Volkswagens are the most fuel-efficient models in their respective size classes, according to VW; all three are celebrating world premieres as production versions at the IAA; and all three can be ordered later this fall. The new Polo BlueMotion (55 kW / 74 hp) diesel offers average fuel consumption of 3.3

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MPG MPH Diesel Fuel Economy 307

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 turbo-diesel engine is based on a proven 2.0L

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Chevrolet Diesel Clean Cleaning 239

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Mazda will exhibit the Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline engine, the Mazda SKY-D advanced diesel engine and the Mazda SKY Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 230

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter TDCi diesel engine. Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter Advanced new diesel engine technologies are available on both the 1.5-liter —Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. New diesel technology. liter TDCi diesel engine.

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Audi is now refreshing its A1 models, including the offer of six engines—gasoline and diesel—that are new or that have been intensively further developed. TDI diesel. 4-cylinder engine as the second engine in the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel engine platform (MDB). liters fuel per 100 kilometers (54.7

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Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

This $32-million round of financing puts Transonic Combustion on strong footing to continue to execute, deliver and expand development of our product and meet customer commitments. Using engine test data, Transonic simulated vehicle fuel consumption for a vehicle over the NEDC drive cycle using a 4-cylinder, 1.6L mpg US (4.8

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MPG Fuel Economy Financing Fuel 236

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Through this testing period, performed under a range of temperatures and under abusive electrical and environmental conditions, Tianjin Automotive Test Center found NiZn batteries met or exceeded all safety, product performance, mechanical integrity and storage standards. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km)by 2020.

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Fuel Economy Batteries Battery Lead Acid 210

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

liter diesel engines, available from early 2012, Volvo has opted for Getrag’s six-speed 6DCT450 Powershift transmission for further reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. This equates to NEDC average fuel economy figures of 4.3 liters/100 km (55 and 52 mpg US) respectively. The 6DCT450.

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Diesel Volvo Fuel Economy Economy 199