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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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Volkswagen presented the twin up! liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. All service access points are in maintenance-friendly locations. Introducing the twin up! Click to enlarge. concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 There is fuel economy information and advice available for vehicle maintenance and carrying loads that is quite good, but very little published data to back it up. l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9 l/100 km).

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EPA and ARB Present Proposals to Reconsider 2010 SCR Engine Certification Requirements

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years.

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NREL study finds gasoline hybrid delivery trucks substantially reduce emissions and beat or maintain fuel economy compared to diesel vehicles

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mpg) and diesel vehicle (6.1 – 11.7 mpg) and diesel (7.9 mpg) study groups. The team also found no statistically significant difference in fuel cost per mile or maintenance cost per mile between the gHEV and diesel groups. Ah NiMH battery pack. —Barnitt 2011. mile) and diesel ($0.59/mile) mile) groups.

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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Toyota says it is for looking for younger, luxury-oriented buyers looking for fuel efficiency, as it easily returning mid-40 mpg. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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The V2G-capable electric bus provides the school savings of $6,070 per seat in net present value ($230,000 per bus over the vehicle’s 14-year lifespan) and becomes a net present benefit after five years of operation. medical and climate change costs), the net present benefit would be $5,700 per seat. Without externalities (e.g.,

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models. Earlier post.). Q5 hybrid **.

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