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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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According to the ECE standard for plug?in US mpg) and has a CO 2 emission level of less than 50 grams per kilometer (80.5 Another efficiency component is the standard thermal management system with integrated heat pump, specially developed for the Q7 e-tron quattro. A power charging cable is standard equipment.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 mpg US (5.87

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. At the same time, gear change times are shortened and an extra-sporty setting is selected for the standard Dynamic Damper Control and the Electric Power Steering. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

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Funded by the DOE’s Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA), NREL’s Fleet Test & Evaluation (FT&E) team performed a 12-month evaluation of six MY 2007 P70D hybrid vans and six MY 2006 P70D standard diesel vans at a UPS location in Phoenix, collecting and analyzing fuel economy, maintenance and other vehicle performance data.

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Coca-Cola Enterprises releases biomethane vehicle trial report; buys 14 gas trucks to run on biomethane based on results

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Well-to-wheel emissions for gas and diesel trucks over the CCE drive cycle. When operating on biomethane, well-to-wheel emissions of CO 2 were significantly reduced. Gas vehicle operation also reduced emissions of NO x , PM and noise. Emissions aftertreatment. Emissions rating. Source: Cenex report. Engine power.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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The NEDC consumption (for hybrid vehicles) is more than 117 mpg US (under 2.0 kWh/100 km; these values equate to CO 2 emissions lower than 45 g/km. First: the standard charging cable is plugged into a 230 volt electrical socket (in Europe). inch display of the standard “Composition Media” infotainment system.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

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The NEDC consumption (for hybrid vehicles) is more than 117 mpg US (under 2.0 kWh/100 km; these values equate to CO 2 emissions lower than 45 g/km. First: the standard charging cable is plugged into a 230 volt electrical socket (in Europe). inch display of the standard “Composition Media” infotainment system.

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