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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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Siemens Rail Systems and Cummins are partnering to bring EPA Tier 4 compliant locomotives to market. The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. Click to enlarge.

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ 50 to 60 mph.

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BMW introducing a 7 Series diesel model in US

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The BMW 740Ld xDrive will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.1 US EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available, however, other models equipped with this engine have seen a 25 – 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over their direct gasoline-powered counterparts. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. At the same time, the team expects to hit an emissions target of EPA bin 3, according to Kevin Fern, president of AFVTech.

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). turbo Sonic can reach 60 mph in 8.2 The 1.4L’s turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold, for reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility. 2012 Sonic. Click to enlarge. L/100km) combined.

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BMW applies N20 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo with Auto Start/Stop to the X3; ECO PRO mode

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With the anticipated fuel economy ratings at the end of the EPA test cycle, BMW projects that the X3 will be the most fuel-efficient gasoline powered BMW SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) sold in the US to date. The BMW X3 xDrive28i accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 The new 4-cylinder engines feature twin-scroll turbocharging.

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Next-Gen Ford Fiesta St with new 200 PS 3-cylinder, 1.5L Ecoboost with 3 drive modes; cylinder deactivation

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Shown for the first time ahead of its global public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the next generation Fiesta ST will deliver 200 PS, 290 N·m of torque, and anticipated 0-100 km/h (0‑62 mph) acceleration in 6.7 The technologies amplify the naturally sporty sound of the new 1.5-liter

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