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New Bosch ECO2 Navigation System Optimizes Routes for Fuel Consumption; Testing Shows Up to 9% Fuel Savings with 9% Time Loss Compared to Fastest Route

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The new ECO2 navigation system from Bosch offers pioneering route calculation that uses the communication options provided by permanently installed navigation systems networked with the vehicle as well as vehicle-specific consumption curves and characteristics to optimize for lowered fuel consumption.

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Ford Augments MyFord Touch System to Coach Drivers on Fuel Economy Performance

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MyFord Touch map-based navigation offers an Eco-Route option, which instantly calculates the most fuel-efficient route for the driver. Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. Eco-Route is not necessarily the fastest or shortest route but is the most fuel efficient. Click to enlarge.

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The 2025 Infiniti QX80 Ditches V8 and Picks Up Concept Styling

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inches on the highway to conserve fuel and up to 2.8 Speakers in the front headrests let front passengers hear alerts from the navigation system or take a phone call without disturbing people in the back seats. Stepping up to the Sensory trim brings the price tag to $102,640, and the range-topping Autograph trim costs $112,590.

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Fiat Punto Evo To Debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show; StartStop Standard, Dual Fuel Versions

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It supports reduced fuel consumption by controlling air directly via the inlet valves without using the throttle. A dual-fuel methane-gasoline variant produces 115 g/km of CO 2. Tags: Engines Europe Fuel Efficiency. The Fiat Punto Evo goes on sale in the second half of October.

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EU SARTRE Project Targets Autonomous Road Trains; Enhanced Safety and Lower Fuel Consumption

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This technology has the potential to improve traffic flow and journey times, offer greater comfort to drivers, reduce accidents, and improve fuel consumption and hence lower CO 2 emissions. As the participants meet, each vehicle’s navigation system is used to join the convoy, where the autonomous driving program then takes over.

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Ford Terminates Mercury Brand, Expands Lincoln Lineup with Focus on Fuel Efficiency

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Ford intends Lincoln’s hallmarks to be refined, modern design, the most fuel-efficient premium powertrains and industry-leading technology that create a unique driver experience both in the cabin and on the road. New Lincoln-exclusive powertrains, including an all-new V-6 engine and advanced fuel-efficient transmissions.

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Alaska Airlines Test Flight of RNP Approach Lowered Emissions By 35% Compared to Conventional Landing

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Alaska Airlines demonstrated next-generation flight procedures this week during a test flight over Puget Sound that burned less fuel and reduced emissions by 35% compared to a conventional landing. The test flight used satellite guidance technology called Required Navigation Performance (RNP) to fly more direct, continuous descent approaches.

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