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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The start-stop technology senses when the vehicle is sitting idle and shuts off the engine to conserve fuel, resulting in a 4 percent to 6 percent improvement in fuel economy in stop-and-go traffic. SYNC Connect, available with SYNC 3 for the new Escape, comes with complimentary activation for five years. liter and 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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There are four driver-selectable drive modes of Normal, Custom, Sport and Sport+ that adjust the engine, steering and transmission responses to maximize fuel economy or performance. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 D-EGR brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP dropped 14.3% With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Specific BSFC improvements from the D-EGR engine relative to baseline engine. mpg) and a 9.2%

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Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

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Using engine test data, Transonic simulated vehicle fuel consumption for a vehicle over the NEDC drive cycle using a 4-cylinder, 1.6L Predicted fuel economy for such a vehicle equipped with the TSCi system was 48.8 port fuel injected spark ignition engine (39.1 And at light load, we have pumping losses due to throttling.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. The optional 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with torque converter is likewise designed for maximum fuel economy. At the same time fuel consumption is lowered.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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In addition to demonstrating better fuel consumption results than current advanced gasoline engines, the Omnivore engine has successfully demonstrated homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) down to extremely light loads. At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 IMEP (Bar) Homogeneous GDI 1 Spray-Guided GDI 2.