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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 TSI ACT BlueMotion in global markets. l/100 km (49 mpg US). The NEDC extra-urban figure drops as low as 4.0

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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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The first generation arrived on the market in 1998.) The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 seconds, and on up to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). 3 rd generation Audi TT.

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Volkswagen boosts Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI with EA888 Gen 3 engine; more power, improved fuel economy

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seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph, 0.2 Among the improvements on this engine are: a thin-wall crankcase casting; exhaust headers that are integrated into the cylinder head; smaller diameter main bearings; roller bearings for the twin balancer shafts; and a crankshaft that has four counterweights instead of eight.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. It also allows for a higher sustained top speed, improves fuel economy and enables up to 1,000 pounds of towing. An associate at the Anna Engine Plant assembles the Atkinson-cycle engine.

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Daimler debuts diesel-powered S-class for US market

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Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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BMW upgrading 1 and 3 Series models with focus on fuel economy and emissions; BMW 114d to debut with 1.6L diesel

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Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The number of BMW Models that conform with EU6 exhaust emission requirements will increase. Average fuel consumption is 5.8

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5 With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 The new car will be on the market in July. TSI of the Polo BlueGT, an exhaust camshaft adjuster is added. Earlier post.)

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