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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 This enables further reduced fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at low engine speeds.

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 liter gasoline model. l/100 km (40.6

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First VW Polo BlueMotion to have gasoline-fueled TSI technology; new 3-cylinder engine, 57 mpg

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Volkswagen is introducing its first fuel-saving BlueMotion vehicle with a gasoline-fueled TSI engine with the Polo TSI BlueMotion. Improvements to the TSI engine management system have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption by a further 0.2 Earlier post.) liters to 4.1 TSI engine. Click to enlarge.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 Average NEDC fuel consumption for the four-cylinder is 3.6 – 3.5 This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The two filler necks are placed under a common fuel flap.

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5 The system was realized with the new 1.4-liter Earlier post.)

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New BMW 218i Coupe to offer new 3-cylinder gasoline engine

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New BMW 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for the 218i. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, BMW will offer a new a three-cylinder gasoline engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family ( earlier post ) for the first time in the compact model. Top speed is 212 km/h (132 mph) in each case. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system. The e-Skyactiv D diesel unit and the e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine may also be equipped with rear-wheel drive only. kWh battery pack.

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