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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. l/100 km (56 mpg US) for the four-door, and anticipated CO 2 emissions from 101 g/km and fuel efficiency from 4.4 mpg US) for the wagon. EcoBlue diesel. mpg US) fuel efficiency. l/100 km (53.4

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 Earlier post.)

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Restyled VW Scirocco makes debut at Geneva; up to 19% better fuel economy

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The Scirocco offers a choice of six new turbocharged direct-injection gasoline and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards and return between 57.4 mpg US (4.1 liter petrol with 125 PS (123 hp), and a new 2.0-liter Two diesel engines will be offered, both 2.0-liter The gasoline range consists of a 1.4-liter

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Audi makes A3 petrol choice a greener choice

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German carmaker, Audi reckons its making the choice between diesel and petrol even harder for Europeans with the arrival of the reworked 1.2 mpg on a combined cycle. TFSI engine on its all-new A3 model. This new engine choice offers both gains in efficiency and performance, with faster acceleration and up to 57.6

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

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Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine powering the E250 BlueTEC with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, available Fall 2013. New in the MY14 E-Class sedan is the 2.1-liter, city/highway).

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India to introduce new fuel efficiency standards

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mpg US, 7.1 mpg US, 5.8 for petrol cars and from 15.5 km/litre for diesel cars. India plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards; the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards will give auto manufacturers time until 2015 to increase fuel economy from the current average of 14.1 km/liter (33.2 km/liter (40.7

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