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Magna to introduce lightweight natural gas vehicle concept at Geneva; less than 49 gCO2/km

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—Günther Apfalter, President of Magna International Europe. Downsizing—leveraging smaller, lighter components while at the same time maintaining function and performance. Due to the vehicle''s comparatively light weight, crawling along in stop-and-go traffic and cruising up to 30 km/h (18.6

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Peugeot will initially launch the i0n in Europe into the private electric vehicle market from the end of 2010. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. 100% Electric vehicles.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. Collision Prevention Assist is operational from a speed of approximately 12 mph (19 km/h). 20 mph (32 km/h). Highbeam Assist operates at vehicle speeds above 22 mph (35 km/h), and is available for both halogen and bi-xenon headlamps.

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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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3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The new Mondeo goes on sale as a four-door hybrid, five-door or wagon in dealerships across Europe later this year. A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. Volvo EX30.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. Volvo EX30.

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