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BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. The new engine reaches its maximum output of 225 kW at 4,400 rpm.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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l/100 km (112 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km, this plug-in hybrid sports car shows that it is possible to improve performance and reduce fuel consumption at one and the same time. liters per 100 kilometers (62 mpg US) in the EU test cycle, and CO 2 emissions of 90 grams per kilometer—new benchmarks in this vehicle category.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 Due to the powertrain and features such as a newly designed exhaust system, an acoustic windshield, and thicker front side windows, the Jetta Hybrid is the quietest car Volkswagen has offered in the compact sedan class. There is also a sport setting (ā€œSā€ mode).

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Jaguar introduces Gen 2, aluminum-intensive XF; up to 60 mpg US with diesel Ingenium engine

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With fuel economy as low as 60 mpg US (3.94 A cam phaser on the exhaust side allows the catalysts to reach operating temperature even more quickly, further reducing emissions. Integrating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology into the exhaust gas aftertreatment system further cuts NO x to very low levels. mpg US (5.5

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SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

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There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. Calculations are provided that combine the CD and charge-sustaining (CS) behavior according to in-use driving statistics. Earlier post.) One test begins with operation assumed to be CS for HEV operating modes: the Charge-Sustaining Test (CST).

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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l/100 km (147 mpg US) and combined cycle electrical consumption as low as 12.2 Full integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head lets the 1.4 There is also an exhaust camshaft adjuster. CO 2 emissions (combined), g/km. Efficiency class: A+. kWh/100 km (Variant: 12.4 The maximum injection pressure of the 1.4

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