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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The new engine, standard across all gasoline grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NO x and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine. liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft (357 N·m).

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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As a result, SporTran will re-invest the savings into Shreveport’s transportation system with the goal of improving bus routes, technology and rider experience. By replacing its diesel buses, SporTran estimates that the new Proterra Catalyst buses will save more than $2.2

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. The standard Focus ECOnetic offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0L/100km 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. liter Duratorq TDCi engine with standard coated Diesel Particulate Filter (cDPF). Smart Regenerative Charging. Low Tension FEAD.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. With its AWC (Audi wireless charging) technology which Audi is developing for series production, the battery can also be charged inductively. Overall design.

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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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mpg US) with the 92 kW 1.4 l/100 km (56 mpg US) with the 110 kW 2.0 The six turbo direct injection engines belong to the latest generation of Volkswagen''s four-cylinder engine family and consistently fulfill the EU 6 emissions standard in addition to being up to 19% more fuel efficient. l/100 km (43.6 TSI, and 4.2

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 l/100 km) (under three scenarios) by 2030. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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Standard on the LX and Sport, the 2.0-liter turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Safety and Convenience All Civic models come standard with active and passive safety features. Your numbers may differ.

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