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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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Main modules of development for the EA288 diesel engine. 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. Diesel Engines'

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Protean Electrics retrofitted through-the-road plug-in hybrid van showing significant fuel economy gains

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A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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Ford Boosts 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel for 2011 Super Duty to 800 lb-ft, With Enabling Software Upgrade for Existing Customers; 20% Improvement in Fuel Economy Over 2010 Model

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Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke diesel 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 model. The 2011 Super Duty diesel pickups in dealer inventory will receive the upgrade as well. Ford Motor Company is upgrading the 6.7-liter

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Toyota Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in April

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Educational seminars and displays by appropriate manufacturers and vendors are also part of the day’s activities. The Doris Bovee Memorial Road Rallies start in the morning with a 100-mile, fuel economy event completely on the 2.45-mile On Saturday, festivities begin with The Arc Grand Prix Run, an early-morning, 3.4-mile

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