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Toyota Land Cruiser in Europe offers new 2.8L diesel; first Toyota SCR NOx aftertreatment system

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Toyota’s Land Cruiser off-road 4WD vehicle in Europe is now available with a new 2.8 liter engine, with a focus on improved driveability with better torque delivery, plus lower fuel consumption and reduced CO 2 emissions. The resultant weight reduction contributes significantly to improving fuel efficiency. New D-4D diesel.

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HEI report identifies potential health consequences from new vehicle fuels and technologies; recommended actions

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Rather than relying as extensively on oil as the source of energy to power vehicles—most of it imported to the United States and Europe from other countries—we will use increasing amounts of ethanol and other potentially renewable fuels as well as electricity.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and.

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Jeep introduces new Renegade small SUV; segment-first 9-speed transmission

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Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). The resulting precision reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and boosts fuel-economy up to 7.5% Additionally, the 2.4-liter

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets. They also feature an integrated aluminum cylinder head/exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight—an attribute that contributes to increased vehicle efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance, for a more responsive driving experience.

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GM introducing new generation of modular 3- and 4-cylinder Ecotec engines; 11 variants from 1.0L to 1.5L

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turbocharged three-cylinder for the Opel ADAM in Europe, and 1.4L The high-pressure casting method produces a more dimensionally accurate block that requires fewer machining operations than conventional sand-cast blocks. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength. Efficiency-enhancing oiling system.

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