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Lamborghini Urus PHEV gets more power, promises 60 km pure electric run

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Interestingly, while plug-in hybrid cars usually come with downsized engines, this is not the case here. litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine powering the car, paired with an electric motor. Adding the lower emission to that creates a winning combination for the SUV. seconds, faster than the petrol-only version by 1.1

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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

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With engine performance and good fuel consumption being rated as the two most important factors for car buyers, the shift from diesel to gasoline is more about running costs than concerns about the environment, following the diesel emissions scandal last year. There appears to have been a dramatic shift in the petrol and diesel sales seesaw.

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter The existing 1.5 The Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed 1.2-liter

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Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Athanasios Mamakos, Christos Dardiotis, and Giorgio Martini (2012) “ Assessment of particle number limits for petrol vehicles ” (JRC report). Emissions Engines Vehicle Systems'

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The new TwinAir family engine combines the concept of downsizing (displacement and weight reduction) with technologies including supercharging with high-efficiency turbocharger; integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head; and the new MultiAir intake valve control system. MultiAir Turbo Petrol. Earlier post.). 78 HP 1.4;

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. CO 2 emissions have likewise been significantly reduced: at 246 grams per kilometer, the figure is 28.5% With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.”

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VW puts emphasis on downsizing

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As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. The manufacturer has introduced a 1.2litre TSI petrol engine and a 1.6litre TDI diesel, both of which will be available to order with the new Polo and Golf later this year.