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BMW makes SCR standard on all diesels in future; more models to receive GPF (including i8); new diesel engine for X3

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BMW is making a number of adjustments to its powertrain lineup from spring 2018, including new diesel aftertreatment systems for its smaller diesel models; gasoline particulate filters on more gasoline models; and a new diesel engine for the X3. New X3 diesel. liters per 100 kilometres (38.5

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Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

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The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. CDTI diesel available in three output levels: 100 kW/136 hp, 81 kW/110 hp, and new in the range, the 70 kW/95 hp. CDTI comes with Start/Stop as standard and is available with a low-friction six-speed manual transmission.

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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 mpg US) with 97 g/km CO 2 in the NEDC combined cycle. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km.

MPG 262
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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) on the combined cycle—nearly five MPG better than the proposed CAFE 2025 requirements for a vehicle of a similar size. liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine.

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Audi introducing new “ultra” A4, A5, A6 models; diesels with up to 60 mpg

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Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. The new ultra models will meet the future Euro 6 emission standards while achieving lower fuel consumption. mpg) with 4.6 mpg) with 4.6

MPG 225
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New Opel Insignia to offer new fuel-efficient 2.0L turbo diesel; 63.6 mpg US

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liter turbo diesel engine. mpg US) in the combined cycle (Sports Tourer: 3.9 The 88 kW/120 hp Turbo diesel provides up to 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) and the 103 kW/140 hp model up to 370 N·m (273 lb-ft) of torque, due to an automatic overboost function. The top-of-the-line diesel is the 143 kW/195 hp 2.0

MPG 170
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EIA: fuel economy improvements bring diminishing returns in fuel savings

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For example, switching from a 10-mile-per-gallon (mpg) vehicle to a 15-mpg vehicle saves more fuel and results in greater fuel cost savings than switching from a 25-mpg vehicle to a 75-mpg vehicle. Vehicles that use fuels other than gasoline, such as diesel or electricity, will have different fuel savings and fuel cost.