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MAHLE Jet Ignition for Ferrari F1 as well as sub-200 g/kWh BSFC in light-duty engine; on-road and stationary applications

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As part of a long-term technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, MAHLE is providing Ferrari’s Formula 1 division with Jet Ignition and the lean burn combustion process. A 10-20% increase in fuel economy (mpg) is expected when compared to current production gasoline engines. Source: Bunce and Blaxill (2016).

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Tesla Style S ‘Ring report, Lexus LBX: Automobile Information Headlines

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Tesla Style S Plaid reclaims EV ‘Ring report with Monitor Bundle Lexus launches LBX subcompact crossover Ford Efficiency has a 700-hp improve for the F-150 Acura MDX vs. Kia Telluride: Evaluate Crossover SUVs Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Enzo headed to public sale GM and Stellantis reportedly paid report gasoline economic system fines Verstappen (..)

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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The BMW i8 TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine was voted class winner in the 1.4-liter The combination of electric motor and gasoline engine also earned it overall victory. 135 mpg imp) plus 11.9 liter three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid. liter three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid. liter to 1.8-liter

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Applied in the Fiat 500, the gasoline-fueled, 85 hp (63 kW), turbo two-cylinder features a small-sized turbine which, combined with dedicated valve management strategies, minimizes transient response times and keeps maximum power levels high. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500. 1-Liter to 1.4-Liter. Volkswagen 1.4-Liter

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Shell, Gordon Murray and Osamu Goto to develop new ultra-compact ICE city car

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The vehicle’s fuel consumption was 97 mpg Imp (81 mpg US, 2.91 Engine specialist Geo Technology is the brainchild of Osamu Goto, former Director of Honda F1, R&D Manager at Ferrari F1 and Member of the Board at a Sauber-owned company. The concept lubricant when tested reduced urban-cycle fuel consumption by up to 6.5%.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! You want to experience faster than a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder RWD? We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 By leveraging technology, we are able to get more out of every drop of gasoline and because of that we expect the new Corvette will be the most fuel-efficient 450 horsepower car on the market. L/100 km) on the highway.

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