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APRIL 1, 2013

Hyundai Motor Company’s commercial division unveiled its new heavy duty truck Xcient at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. The next-generation of the Trago, which debuted in 2006, the Xcient offers greater styling, a 7% improvement in fuel economy and more cabin room.

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APRIL 27, 2012

turbodiesel engine on Cruze—one of the top-selling gasoline-powered cars in the US in 2011 and General Motors’ best-selling model globally—will establish Chevrolet as the only domestic automaker offering an American-manufactured diesel-powered compact car with a European-American developed engine. Earlier post. ).

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Diesel GM Market 2013 290

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JUNE 10, 2013

At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The all-new Audi A3 sedan arriving in 2014, will also be available with a TDI clean diesel engine.

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 Preliminary MY 2013 adjusted values are 370 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.0 Click to enlarge.

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JULY 6, 2013

Life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions normalized with NYCC diesel case (8.06 They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. Over an array of possible conditions, the median TCO of electric trucks is 22% less than that of diesel trucks on the NYCC. MJ/t·km and 0.63

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MAY 10, 2013

In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). Fuel economy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 Earlier post.) mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9

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APRIL 3, 2012

Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. Final figures will be.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter Duratorq TDCi diesel.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

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MARCH 31, 2011

Startup Pinnacle Engines unveiled plans to commercialize a new, more efficient combustion engine by 2013. The company says the new engine design enables significant reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without increasing vehicle cost. Production is slated to commence in Q1 2013. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC—its cleanest diesel yet—in the seven-seater Zafira Tourer. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 15, 2012

The new 2013 Range Rover luxury SUV, to go on sale in September and with deliveries to begin in 2013, is the first SUV with a lightweight all-aluminium monocoque body structure. It offers a 420kg (926 lb) weight saving over the outgoing model, delivering improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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2013 Range Fuel Economy SUV 231

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APRIL 8, 2013

Volvo Car Group’s new engine family VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture) ( earlier post ) will be launched this autumn with i-ART injection technology that helps to cut fuel consumption in the new diesel engines. commercial diesel engines. Volvo Car Group will launch the Volvo Engine Architecture in autumn 2013.

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Volvo Diesel Fuel Fuel Economy 310

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe. The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 The engine—developed exclusively for Europe—will also be applied in the new CR-V SUV later in 2013. Honda’s i-DTEC diesel technology first went on sale in a 2.2-liter

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MPG Europe Diesel Honda 317

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. Clean diesel. More efficient gasoline engines. —Dan Akerson. Vehicle electrification.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

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MAY 25, 2011

Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 225

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DECEMBER 26, 2013

Volkswagen Group of America reported that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year—the first time it has reached this mark in a calendar year. Volkswagen is responsible for more than 75% of the diesels sold in the passenger car and SUV segments in the United States.

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Diesel Sale Audi United States 265

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MARCH 11, 2013

unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy-duty truck market that is expected to deliver 3-6% fuel economy improvements, lower preventative maintenance costs, and total lifecycle cost improvements. The product will be available in the fall of 2013 for linehaul, regional haul and less-than-truckload applications.

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Eaton Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 231

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AUGUST 12, 2013

i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic hatchback and subsequently to the new CR-V.

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

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MARCH 30, 2013

BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. liter TwinPower diesel 4-cylinder engine, which produces 180 hp (134 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, available from 1,750 rpm. The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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MPG BMW Diesel Fuel Economy 273

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JUNE 28, 2013

TCO for selected gas and diesel vehicles over a 3 year timeframe. Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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AUGUST 15, 2013

liter diesel variants. The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3 In the first half of 2013, for example, 173,362 units of the A and B?Class Diesel Driver Assistance Systems Fuel Efficiency' Initially the power range of the 1.6

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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AUGUST 28, 2009

The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. Transport fuels will of course be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme. No delay to used diesel emission standards. Earlier post.) Steven Joyce.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

billion of net new powertrain business for 2013 through 2015. Demand for the company's advanced powertrain technologies, including gasoline and diesel turbochargers; dual-clutch transmission technology; engine timing systems; and emissions products, is expected to continue to drive strong growth. BorgWarner Inc. expects $2.3

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2015 2013 Engine China 257

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The SKYACTIV-D-equipped diesel version will follow in the second half of the year, making Mazda the first Asian manufacturer to offer a modern-technology clean-diesel engine in a non-commercial vehicle in North America. Performance estimates for the SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine are not yet available.

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North America Mazda Diesel America 236

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72

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MARCH 26, 2012

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, which offers fuel economy of 3.3l/100 liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine and provides 205 N·m (151 lb-ft) of torque; it will be available in three-door and five-door form and in a variety of trim levels, depending on market. 100 km (71.2

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MPG Ford Fuel Economy Production 301

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a new coated diesel piston that reduces frictional losses in both light and heavy-duty engine applications. This improves fuel economy, CO 2 emissions, noise and refinement.

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Diesel Fuel CO2 Fuel Economy 240

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Audi of America is introducing four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter V6 TDI clean diesel models will include the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5 and an updated Q7 TDI. Each TDI vehicle delivers up to 30% better fuel economy and 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline engines.

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Audi Diesel Los Angeles Market 218

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JULY 5, 2017

The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint. 2013-2017 RAM 3500 with Cummins diesel (2WD, 4WD).

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Fuel Economy Chrysler Diesel Emissions 170

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. The new models, as well as the 2013 Q7 TDI, will feature an all-new 3.0L diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. Earlier post.) l/100km), city and highway combined.

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

You read a lot about hybrids and electric cars these days, but fuel-efficient diesel engines will be coming in certain classes of cars this year and in the future The most recent crop of diesel launches has been in the crossover utility vehicle class, of which we''ve now driven three different models.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

When the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid arrives at dealers in late December or early January, VW will become the only carmaker offering both a diesel engine and a hybrid model of the same compact sedan. Why two such different approaches?

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Fuel Economy Diesel Hybrid Economy 158

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AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. TCI diesel engines to improve their efficiency. Kia has fine-tuned both the Theta II 2.4 The revised 2.4-liter

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Kia Diesel Engine Fuel Economy 225

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JUNE 15, 2012

Audi has introduced the SQ5 TDI—the brand’s first S model with a diesel engine. seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 7.2 The Audi SQ5 TDI will be in dealerships in the first quarter of 2013. Innovative thermal management, a start-stop system and the regulated oil pump all contribute to the fuel economy.

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Audi Diesel Fuel Economy Oil 225

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 The Honda CR-V was the best-selling compact SUV with individual American buyers in 2013, according to new-vehicle registration data compiled by IHS Polk. CR-V in Europe: new diesel and 9-speed. liter i-DTEC diesel.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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APRIL 1, 2010

Fuel economy will improve 15% on the SKY-G (gasoline-based) and 20% on the SKY-D (diesel-based) engines, with a simultaneous increase in torque. I am proud to announce that we will launch the SKY-D diesel engine in the US in 2012. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013.

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