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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol. Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter Specific power is almost 120 hp/liter, a value on a par with sportier engines.

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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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With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines. In constant speed driving at 50 km/h (31 mph) in third or fourth gear, fuel savings are as much as one liter per 100 km. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

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The B 200 Natural Gas Drive can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph), and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 In the event that the gas tank should ever run dry, the vehicle switches over automatically, and imperceptibly, to petrol operation. A small 12-liter gasoline tank is on board for emergencies.

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SEAT launches CUPRA as independent sporty brand; showcasing electric e-Racer at Geneva

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Further, the e-Racer uses four motors, enabling “ the CUPRA e-Racer to reach 12,000 revolutions, compared to the 6,500 of a petrol powered race car, and all with a single gear ”, Serra said. The CUPRA e-Racer can reach a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.2 secs, and 0 to 200 km/h in only 8.2

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). l/100 km (32.7

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EV’s in England

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The zero emission i-MiEV has a top speed of 81 mph and a range of 100 miles. Mitsubishi says a small petrol car travelling 12,000 miles will cost around £1,200 but an electric car will cost just £115.&#. The zero emission i-MiEV has a top speed of 81 mph and a range of 100 miles.

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Morgan launches three-wheeled Morgan EV3 at Geneva

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Early indications suggest a minimum 0-62 mph time of less than 9 seconds and a top speed in excess of 90 mph (145 km/h). The EV3 will go into production in the fourth quarter of 2016 will be priced comparably to the petrol 3 Wheeler. The EV3 is the first Morgan vehicle with composite carbon panels in its body construction.