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Nissan introduces new Navara pickup with fuel economy improved by up to 11% over previous model

Green Car Congress

Nissan has introduced the new NP300 Navara pickup truck for global markets. The Nissan Frontier has been the comparable vehicle variant for the Americas.) Engine options have been developed for best in class fuel efficiency and emissions ratings. Models come equipped with improved versions of Nissan’s 2.5-liter

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Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel debuts in new 2016 Nissan Titan XD pickup

Green Car Congress

2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0L Nissan’s new 2016 Titan XD full-size pickup, which made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, was also the platform for the debut of the first vehicle installation of the all-new Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine. V8 Turbo Diesel. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

Nissan is a first tier OEM building a pure EV in the U.S. - Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. Check out the article: Nissan to launch electric car in Tennessee.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

Nissan Leaf is ranked as least expensive 2022 EV. Maintenance of an EV. EV maintenance Support on the way EV maintenance is rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing EV numbers. EV towing Ready for a serious haul Many EVs available today are engineered to tow substantial weight. Volva mega-casting.

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Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

Green Car Congress

However, remaining factors over which a driver has control—route selection; vehicle load; vehicle maintenance; and the driver’s own behavior—can contribute in total to about a 45% reduction in the on-road fuel economy per driver (i.e., vehicle selection and maintenance), tactical decisions (e.g., Out-of-tune engine.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Key Characteristics of JDM Cars: Performance: Picture this: high-revving engines purring like contented felines and handling so precise it feels like dancing on asphalt. Quality Construction: Precision engineering and meticulous craftsmanship are the cornerstones of JDM cars. That’s the essence of JDM performance.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0 Cummins Inc.

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