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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). liter V10, the twin-turbo V8 develops 51 kW (70 hp) or around 15% more power, yet consumes 3.0 liter V10, the twin-turbo V8 develops 51 kW (70 hp) or around 15% more power, yet consumes 3.0 The newly developed 4.0 liters less fuel per 100 kilometers (23%).

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 mpg) at the time of discontinuation in 2013 to between 5.5 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted. l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8 mpg)—depending on the tires. l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (42.8

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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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mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. Other highlights include an all-aluminum crankcase, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and the standard stop-start function. liters per 100 kilometers (22.4

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Audis A1 to Launch With Four Engine Options; Energy Recuperation and Stop-Start Standard

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Audi will initially offer the A1 with four engines; the two TFSI gasoline engines and the two TDI diesels cover a power range from 63 kW (86 hp) to 90 kW (122 hp). This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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l/100 km (47 mpg US). The TDI engines are available at three power levels: 85 kW / 115 PS, 110 kW / 150 PS (gain of 10 PS) and 135 kW / 184 PS (gain of 7 PS). TSI BlueMotion Technology develops peak power output of 110 kW / 150 PS from an engine displacement of 1,395 cc, available between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm. l/100 km (36.8

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Peugeot Introducing Urban Hybrid Concept Car

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liter THP 81 kW (110 bhp), 195 N·m (144 lb-ft) gasoline engine is one of the future family of three-cylinder engines currently under development as part of PSA Group’s engine downsizing strategy. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km.

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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L/100 km (51 mpg US). L/100 km (48 mpg US) on average and emits no more than 129 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (56 mpg US) will be added to the range in spring 2010. liter engines, giving a power bandwidth from 74 kW/100 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. L/100 km (43 mpg US)and does not emit more than 129 g/km CO 2. A new diesel 1.3

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