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Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

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Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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Among the variants is the Vito 116 CDI BlueEfficiency, offering fuel consumption of 5.7 Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. With a 83 mm bore and a stroke of 99 mm, the four-cylinder unit with a displacement of 2.15 t GVW) segment. t and 3.05

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U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

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Hyundai Nuvis Concept Powered by Hybrid Blue Drive Architecture

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This parallel hybrid drive architecture will serve as the foundation for future Hyundai hybrid drive vehicles, starting with the next-generation Sonata in the United States. Hybrid power control unit. Estimated fuel efficiency for the Nuvis is 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100km) city / 35 mpg US (6.7 Earlier post.).

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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. Cruze models in the United States and Canada offer a 1.4L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. l/100km) on the highway.

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Chevrolet To Show 2011 Cruze Eco with 40mpg Highway at NY Show

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At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L Cruze models for the United States and Canada will be produced at the Lordstown, Ohio assembly complex. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fuel economy. Aero efficiency.

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