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Volkswagen Group to offer more than 20 electric vehicle models in China “in near future”

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The Volkswagen Group plans to offer more than 20 electric vehicle models—from small cars to large sedans and SUVs, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles—to Chinese customers “ in the near future ,” according to Prof. l/100 km (34 mpg US). The expected fleet average this year is 6.9 per year, between 2015 and 2020.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils V-Class concept plug-in hybrid MPV at Geneva; 78 mpg US

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liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. This concept vehicle shows the potential offered by the Mercedes of MPVs to address customer and market needs even more individually and exclusively in future. Class as a private or business vehicle. The Concept V?ision

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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We are pursuing ambitious goals with a view to our electrified future. The turbocharger, electric motor and power electronics are connected to the combustion engine's cooling circuit to create an optimal temperature environment at all times. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 214-201 g/km. l/100 km (25-26.4

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MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

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mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. The industry is a leader in the advancement of technologies in response to performance-based regulations that serve to protect the environment and human health while supporting a diverse range of clean fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the varied needs of consumers. The final rule requires a 1.5%

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. The new Focus ECOnetic is particularly significant as it paves the way for some of these technologies to be implemented into our core vehicle series in the near future. —Dr. Power comes from Ford’s 108 hp (80kW) 1.6-liter

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Worldwide Prius sales top 3-million mark; Prius family sales at 3.4 million

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mpg US to 89.4 mpg US, as measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). Future capital investments by consolidated subsidiaries include an investment by Primearth EV Energy Co., The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009.

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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2 While average improvement in fuel efficiency equals roughly 3.5%, those who drive in heavy traffic such as congested urban environments could see fuel efficiency increase by as much as 10%. Looking to the future of the Blueprint for Sustainability, Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control.

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