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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.

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BMW says new 328d ushers in next wave of advanced diesel models for US; ~37 mpg combined

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BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. liter TwinPower diesel 4-cylinder engine, which produces 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, available from 1,750 rpm. The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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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). liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Audi introduces new top end diesel SQ5 TDI plus; 340 hp, 35.6 mpg

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biturbo V6 TDI diesel produces 250 kW (340 hp) by way of increased injection pressure, resulting in 20 kW/27 hp more power compared to the SQ5 TDI. The diesel SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The diesel SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mpg US) with emission of 174 g CO 2 /km (280.0

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Nissan introduces new 1.5L diesel in Juke in Europe; 56 mpg US

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liter dCi diesel engine in the Juke in Europe. l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L The new diesel features low friction enhancements including diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings for the tappets and now also features Nissan’s automatic Start/Stop system.

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3

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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). mph/109 km/h).

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