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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The Highlander Hybrid, with its 36 combined MPG EPA-estimated rating, accounts for more than a quarter of Highlander sales in the US. This results in a significant 17% increase over the previous 3.5-liter Highlander Hybrid.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

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Audi unveils TT and TTS Roadsters prior to Paris debut; evolution of Audi Space Frame; up to 54.7 mpg US with diesel

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Using the modular transverse matrix (MQB), all engines are mounted in the same place—their installation location has great advantages with regard to packaging. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 The switchable flaps in the exhaust system underscore the sporty sound.

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Audi A3 launching with new 4-cylinder engines; cylinder-on-demand, supplementary indirect injection, start-stop and modular efficiency technologies

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The thermal management system ensures that the engine comes up to its operating temperature rapidly after a cold start—this shortens the phase of elevated friction losses due to viscous oil, and the car’s interior warms up faster as well. The oil pump, with its two-stage control, is designed for energy efficiency. liters (0.11

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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 In addition, all grades reduce emissions of NO x and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbon) by 75%, achieving SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards. Motor revolution speed changes with electronic control and oil hydraulic pump pressure is adjusted to change the steering effort.

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XL Hybrids expanding product line-up with new plug-in hybrid system for pick-ups; product launch in Q4 2017

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The XLP PHEV system will be installed in just hours on half-ton pickup trucks as a ship-thru upfit. Installation of the XLP system will leave the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact. This is a plug-in solution that will be ready at scale from day one.

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Progress on ATLAS: Cummins’ Tier 2 Bin 2 light duty diesel project

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mpg US vs. 18.6 mpg US, or 9.0 The new diesel engine, based on a Cummins 2.8L, inline 4-cylinder turbodiesel, is intended to be a highly integrated design to reduce the cost of installation into new applications. L/100km vs. 12.6 L/100km) over the gasoline V8 it could replace. Click to enlarge. Testing started 15 September.

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