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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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One of the issues for the industry to confront in moving away from the NEDC test is that the WLTP typically halves the measurement of CO 2 reduction gained from first generation stop-start systems, which characteristically reduce CO 2 emissions on the NEDC by 5%. This reduces to 2.5% when measuring the same vehicle on the WLTP.

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EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 As Low As 94 g/km

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The diesel-powered concept cee’d offers CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km. To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors displayed three new low CO 2 models at the Paris Motor Show. The Eco cee’d five-door hatchback is a concept car powered by a modified version of Kia’s U2 family 1.4-liter

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Source: Volkswagen. Click to enlarge.

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