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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998. Maximum speed is 75 mph. A consortium of Clean Air Power and Freightliner has secured almost £0.4 million (US$0.55

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Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

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Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, the Volvo I-Torque is a unique powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 miles per gallon at 85 mph.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 The MHEV system has the potential to reduce customer fuel consumption by up to 0.7 lb-ft) of torque. l/100km (33.6

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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With the 81 kW/110 hp turbo diesel version, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer consumes only 3.7 CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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TDI diesel will be available with manual shift and front-wheel drive. The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 seconds, and on up to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. The V6 diesel accelerates the sports SUV to highway speed in 5.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35.6 – 34.6

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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

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On 26 June, CLP Motorsports’ Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel ( earlier post )—the first time that this type of trip was driven using a fuel that is made exclusively from bio-based raw materials. mph/109 km/h).

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