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Renault introducing three Energy engines in the Mégane Collection 2012; fuel economy up to 67 mpg US

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L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 Individualized spray cone angle technology compensates the natural nozzle offset inherent in eight-valve engines due to the asymmetry of the intake and exhaust valves.

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Peugeot 208 features new generation of 3-cylinder gasoline and Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines

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With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation Stop & Start System (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km of CO 2 (delivering fuel economy of 69 mpg US or 3.4 mpg US or 4.3 Designed by the PSA Group and produced at its Trémery factory in France, the 1.0 L/100km) and doesn’t exceed 99 g CO 2 /km.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. It includes a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, an electric water pump, a low-friction distribution chain, an intake manifold made of a composite material and a compact exhaust manifold. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter lbs) lighter.

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Peugeot brings BlueHDi diesel engines to Boxer commercial vans; 6-speed manual, Stop & Start

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l/100 km (39 mpg US), with 154 g/km of CO 2 , a reduction of 1.1 The new engines are made at the Tremery plant in France, which has already made more than 12 million engines. The new range of Peugeot Boxer 2.0 The engines are paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and Stop & Start technology is available across all of the versions.

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Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. The exhaust manifold is integrated directly in the cylinder head, which reduces the number of parts and overall weight. mpg US), while CO 2 emissions are a full 38 g/km lower at 99 g/km. The new engine family is produced at the Trémery site in France. liter and 1.2

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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The two engines use advanced features such as port deactivation technology to improve exhaust gas recirculation, leading to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability, along with a timing chain to ensure a lifetime of low maintenance and running costs. L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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At the upcoming 79 th International Motor Show in Geneva, France-based MCE-5 Development will showcase its first vehicle application (a Peugeot 407) of a prototype 1.5-liter L/100 km (35 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km. L/100 km (39 mpg US), with less than 140 g of CO 2 /km. VCRi engine with two-stage turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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