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Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

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Volkswagen has continued to evolve its small displacement turbocharging technology with each new engine generation. In 2022, the fourth evolution of the EA888 pushes state-of-the-art turbocharged engine design further still; it is one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built. liters (1,984 cc). 1 for the GTI.

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New generation VW Polo features more fuel-efficient engines and advanced driver assistance; Polo TDI BlueMotion with 73.5 mpg

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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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Volkswagen shows new 65 mpg Golf Sportsvan TDI BlueMotion at Geneva show

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l/100 km (65 mpg US), equating to CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km (provisional). The new BlueMotion model is also equipped with a Stop/Start system; regenerative braking mode; modifications within the TDI engine; and a modified 6-speed manual gearbox. The new Golf Sportsvan TDI BlueMotion will be available in Germany this summer.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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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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1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

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EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. l/100 km) and 37 mpg (6.4 liter four-cylinder engines; and the 3.5-liter

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Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

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The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. mpg US) in the combined cycle, with 105 g/km CO 2 —four grams less than its predecessor. This has earned the Meriva the best A+ energy efficiency label in Germany. VAT in Germany). The highlight is the 1.6

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Audi unveils first “ultra” production model: fuel efficient A3 1.6 TDI ultra with 73.5 mpg US

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Among the optimizations to the engine is a higher injection pressure (2,000 bar). TDI ultra is now on sale in Germany, with delivery starting in September. Base price in Germany will be €25,200 (US$33,453). In coming months, Audi will unveil ultra versions in other model lines featuring TDI and TFSI engines.

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