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How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?

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As The Guardian reports, “In Norway, which has the world’s highest proportion of electric car sales, there are between four and five times more fires in petrol and diesel cars , according to the directorate for social security and emergency preparedness.” Internal sensors inject fuel into the combustion engine.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spiral-shaped paths to the turbine wheel. liters per 100 km (36.8

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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All new Auris diesel engines benefit from low compression ratios, optimized combustion chamber dimensions and enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler efficiency. Dual VVT-i helps boost response levels across the entire rev range by varying the air-fuel intake and exhaust valve timing to suit the conditions at any given time.

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Volkswagen debut new 39g/km CO2 diesel hybrid

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Although the L1 is only a two seater, the combination of a fuel efficient diesel engine with a hybrid system means that for the first time, a hybrid can reach new highs in miles to the gallon ratings. Currently only petrol hybrids are mass produced, but the L1 could be the start of an all new geneartion super-efficient cars.

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Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF). The component is compact to reduce exhaust counter-pressure with beneficial effects in terms of fuel reduction and CO 2 emissions. Turbo Petrol LPG.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter TDCi variants feature a revised engine block, and new cylinder-head and fuel injection designs, and Ford’s lean NO x trap exhaust after-treatment system. A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter

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