article thumbnail

Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

Green Car Congress

Made in the Pratola Serra plant, near Avellino, Italy, the new 2.2 MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 The Cherokee 2.2

Jeep 150
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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. seconds, and on to a top speed of 154 km/h (96 mph). Spark consumes as little as 5.1

2010 210
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

It was a challenge to not tromp on the accelerator, because this is a Maserati, of course, but in our 327 miles driving through Southern California we had a 100-mile all-freeway run at 65 mph deliver 30.6 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration.

Hybrid 60
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note. Sometimes you just have to have fun! Climb In and Step On It.

article thumbnail

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

Especially since I’m straining to keep pace with Raffaele de Simone just ahead, the Ferrari test driver who routinely sets lap records on this historic circuit, just a few pasta lengths from its factory in Maranello, in northern Italy. second launch from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), and 0 to 200 km/h in 6.7 second pace.

Plug-in 94
article thumbnail

China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

Green Car Congress

seconds, 350 km/h (217 mph) restricted top speed). Air drawn into the micro turbine is passed through a heat exchanger where heat from the exhaust air is transferred to the cold intake air after it has been compressed. Performance specs for the TREV include peak power of 768 kW (1,030 bhp), with a projected 0 - 100 km/h time of 2.5

Range 150
article thumbnail

Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

Green Car Congress

seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). The engine’s dual-circuit cooling system and integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold enable short engine warm-up times. In Germany, the fuel cost per 100 km (62 miles) is just over €3 (US$3.92); in Italy, the largest market for natural gas cars in Europe, the cost is less.).

Gas 291