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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. Gasoline engines. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 l/100 km (73.5

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JUNE 4, 2018

Toyota Motor is introducing a mid-lifecycle model change for the AYGO, its successful A-segment entry in the European market. With my 14 years of experience in being a Chief Engineer for joint venture projects, I know the importance of sustaining modernity during a vehicle’s lifecycle. —David Terai, AYGO Chief Engineer.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) combined. g/mile of CO 2.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

With the market launch of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e ( earlier post ), the drive portfolio of the Sporty Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now being expanded to include a plug-hybrid system. At the same time, the combined fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e have been halved. The fuel consumption figures are now 1.9

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Audi has set the goal of successively reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared with reference year 2015 and over the entire product lifecycle. Audi is focusing on the electric car, which has the best carbon footprint of all drive systems in the largest markets over its entire service life. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 The model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as an MPG winner. The engine. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

At market introduction, four A5 engine variants will be equipped with a mild hybrid system (MHEV). With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Each engine is also coupled with Peugeot’s third-generation Efficient Automatic Transmission 6 (EAT6) transmission. liter BlueHDi engines. l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2.

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, We are literally trying to reinvent the auto industry, so why go the conventional route and rework someone else’s engine? liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). This enables further reduced fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at low engine speeds.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg. l/100 km) and 25 mpg (9.4

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Colorado MPG EPA Diesel 150

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

New BMW 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for the 218i. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, BMW will offer a new a three-cylinder gasoline engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family ( earlier post ) for the first time in the compact model. Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge.

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BMW Gasoline Engine MPG 220

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Pinnacle Engines, developer of a highly efficient 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ), named Phil Murtaugh as the newest member of its board of directors. —Ron Hoge, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Engines.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

BMW is also optimizing the efficiency of the new BMW 740d xDrive available in European markets (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.1 liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology.

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MARCH 26, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 87 g/km, at Ford’s Cologne Assembly plant in Germany. liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine and provides 205 N·m (151 lb-ft) of torque; it will be available in three-door and five-door form and in a variety of trim levels, depending on market. liter TDCi diesel engines; the 1.25-liter

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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MARCH 6, 2012

l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. The new car will be on the market in July. TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. As such, the Polo BlueGT closes the gap between the Polo 1.2 Earlier post.)

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine 257

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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MARCH 3, 2020

In model year 2018, the average estimated real-world CO2 emission rate for all new vehicles fell by 4 grams per mile (g/mi) to 353 g/mi, the lowest level measured since 1975, when EPA data collection began. Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 Source: EPA.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Among a range of more efficient engines with CO 2 emissions as low as 87 g/km, the new C3 will also offer the new PureTech gasoline engines ( earlier post ) bringing 15% more power and a 25% cut in fuel consumption. The 3-cylinder PureTech engines are in 1 or 1.2 mpg US and 52.3 The new C3. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Engine 2002 MPG 225

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 Equipped with Opel’s “BlueInjection” SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology, the engine already meets Euro 6 emissions limits. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2 in the Zafira Tourer. g/km for Euro 5.

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MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. With a clear focus on the varying needs of the worldwide markets, we are able to offer precisely the models that our customers require.

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. All components of the new aftertreatment system are now arranged on the engine itself, rather than elsewhere on the vehicle.

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Specifically, we knew that weight reduction, advanced emissions control technologies, advanced thermal management and powertrain integration would be critical to meeting all of the requirements.

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JUNE 5, 2013

TSI with automatic cylinder deactivation (ACT) ( earlier post ) received the “Best New Engine Award” at the 2013 International Engine of the Year Awards 2013 at Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. This award recognizes the best engine development of the past 12 months. Volkswagen’s 1.4 liter displacement category.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will debut an upgraded Subaru Impreza compact 4-door and 5-door models on the US market later this year as part of its 2015 lineup. Its EPA estimated ratings of up to 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.4, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Earlier post.)

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MPG 2014 2015 Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 18, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation announced at the New York International Auto Show that it has begun accepting pre-orders for the diesel-powered 2019 Mazda CX-5 in the US market. It is the first time Mazda has offered a diesel-powered passenger car in the US market. engine passes all appropriate regulations. The Skyactiv-D 2.2

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Mazda 2019 Diesel MPG 207

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Audi of America is introducing four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Each TDI vehicle delivers up to 30% better fuel economy and 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline engines. l/100km) in the city and 36 mpg (6.5 l/100km) on the highway. seconds.

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Combined with the benefits of a low CO 2 petrol engine we expect the Hybrid to account for up to 50 percent of sales. —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4 mpg US) for the wagon. l/100 km (53.4

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AUGUST 15, 2013

liter turbo diesel engine with 88 kW/120 hp or 103 kW/140 hp enables CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. mpg US ) over the combined cycle (according to Regulation [EC] No 715/2007), while the Sports Tourer achieves 3.9 mpg US ) and emits 114 g/km CO 2 (Sports Tourer: 4.5/100 liters per 100 km (50 mpg US ).

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JULY 29, 2023

NHTSA currently projects that the proposed standards would require an industry fleet-wide average for passenger cars and light trucks of roughly 58 miles per gallon (mpg) in MY 2032 and an industry fleet-wide average for HDPUVs of roughly 2.6 gallons per 100 miles in MY 2038. The proposal also models a range of additional alternatives.

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Standards Fuel Fuel Economy Light 283

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. With a thermal efficiency of 37%, the engine delivers a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 4.1 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%.

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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AUGUST 14, 2013

Fars News Agency reports that automaker Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO) will begin introducing cars equipped with its self-developed diesel engine by 2013. Mass production of the engine will start in 2015, according to Alireza Aslani, the project manager of the IKCO diesel engine. Fuel consumption is 5.5

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Iran Diesel Engine MPG 186

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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MAY 15, 2019

Audi is offering the revamped A4 with many engine options equipped with 12V and 48V mild-hybrid systems (MHEV). US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 Audi will offer the A4 model line with six turbocharged engines at sales launch in Europe. TFSI in markets outside Europe. l/100 km (39.2-

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MARCH 5, 2014

First introduced to the market a little more than three years ago, the Nissan Juke has posted total sales of 420,000 units. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter Engines and drivetrains. liter naturally aspirated engine. The existing 1.5

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