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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter L/100 km (42.8 Q80 Inspiration. Click to enlarge.

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New Audi S models to feature new downsized 4.0L V8 with cylinder deactivation, energy recuperation and start-stop

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This is a downsized platform from the prior 5.2L It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 Both models have an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). turbo reduces fuel consumption by as much as 25% percent. Average fuel consumption is 9.7 mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8

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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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liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5

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Audi introducing 5-door A1 Sportback; fuel consumption as low as 62 mpg US for diesel versions

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All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. TFSI, produces 63 kW (86 hp), with fuel consumption of 5.1 lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (61.9

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain.

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Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter Both engines impressively show how Volkswagen reduces the CO 2 emissions and the fuel consumption and that to fungible costs. seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph).

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liters less fuel per 100 kilometers (23%). liters less fuel per 100 kilometers (23%). With an average fuel consumption of 10.2 liters per 100 km (23 mpg US), the Audi S8 is significantly more fuel efficient than its competitors, according to Audi.

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