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MARCH 30, 2013

Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, All Three variants will arrive in US showroom as 2014 models in fall of 2013. BMW Advanced Diesel technology includes Selective Catalyst Reduction exhaust aftertreatment.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 20, 2014

The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4 liter engine is EPA-rated at 29 mpg (8.1 l/100 km) combined, while the 2014 Sonata Hybrid (also using a 2.4-liter liter engine) is rated at 38 mpg (6.2 l/100 km) highway. The Gamma 1.6-liter

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MARCH 4, 2010

TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi injection system can also be supplemented by advanced thermal management, exhaust gas recovery, electronic valves, and advanced combustion chamber geometries. L/100km), with city testing being finalized this year, estimated at 47 mpg (5.0

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometer (174 g/mile). mpg US) and 111 grams CO 2 per km (179 g/mile). liters per 100 km (48 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per km (183.47 l/100 km (61.9

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. The plug-in hybrid consumes less than 11 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres [21 mpg US ]. Hamburg and Luxembourg have already signed contracts for supplies of the buses in 2014 and 2015.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 2014 LT1 6.2L Four-into-one exhaust manifolds. L/100 km) on the highway. Click to enlarge. New, cam-driven fuel pump.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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JANUARY 14, 2013

2014 Corvette Stingray. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05

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JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

The frame is not only the foundation for the car’s greater driving capabilities, but the platform on which the 2014 Corvette Stingray is more precisely constructed. The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city (13.8 l/100 km), and 29 mpg (8.1 It takes approximately 2.5

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2014 Manufacturer Fuel Economy MPG 262

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APRIL 10, 2014

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 2014) “Fuel Economy and Emissions Effects of Low Tire Pressure, Open Windows, Roof Top and Hitch-Mounted Cargo, and Trailer,” SAE Int. 7 (2) doi: 10.4271/2014-01-1614. l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9

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JUNE 14, 2013

Jaguar’s 2014 XF features a new four-cylinder, 2.2-liter liter diesel ECO2 engine; the MY14 XF with the 161 hp (120 kW) ECO2 engine is capable of achieving 48 mpg US (4.9 l/100km) with a CO 2 figure of 129 g/km. The 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Jaguar’s new 2.2L

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MPG 2014 Diesel Exhaust 170

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MARCH 18, 2013

Cadillac announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission—firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show. GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. A highly efficient SCR system removes NO x from the exhaust, said Audi Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Stefan Knirsch. mpg) with 4.6 mpg/ 136.79

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% 2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. Hydrogen-enriched exhaust is routed to the intake. Chadwell et al., Chadwell, C.,

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Fiat is updating its 500L range for 2014 with two new turbocharged 120 hp (88 kW) engine options—the 1.6 The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF). mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km.

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APRIL 1, 2013

The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 2014 GMC Sierra. Fuel economy.

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Sierra Fuel Economy Economy F-150 262

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated 2014 E-Class Sedan and Wagon, featuring an array of new driver assistance systems in addition to new fuel efficient engines. liter V6—302 hp (225 kW), 273 lb-ft (370 N·m ) paired with fuel economy of 24/30 mpg US (est. Earlier post.). city/highway). liters per 100 km (40.6

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine 2014 231

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Exhaust system configuration.

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JULY 29, 2014

Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The double overhead camshaft operates a total of 16 inlet and exhaust valves and is driven by a combination of gearwheels and a short chain. The new Vito is scheduled to be launched in Germany in October 2014.

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. The engine’s compact, low-inertia turbocharger spins at up to 248,000 rpm—more than 4,000 times per second and almost twice the maximum rpm of the turbochargers powering 2014 Formula 1 race car engines.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 This ensures the appropriate, effective compression ratio and efficient internal exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for improved fuel economy.

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine featuring a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-I and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation system. Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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JANUARY 26, 2012

mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. As revs increase, the flow of exhaust gas also reaches the larger turbocharger, which announces its arrival with the engine spinning at just 1,500 rpm. seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption is 6.3

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). Launch from autumn 2014. Also new on the V6 TDI is a coasting function. liters of diesel per 100 km (from 33.6

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 The switchable flaps in the exhaust system underscore the sporty sound. In Germany, sales of the new TT Roadster will begin with the Paris exhibition in October 2014; the TTS Roadster will follow at the start of 2015. It averages just 4.3

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7,

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

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 mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. l/100 km (30 mpg US). l/100 km (32.7

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Engine Fuel Europe Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. The Jetta TDI Clean Diesel with a manual transmission delivers a manufacturer-estimated 32 city/45 highway mpg (7.35/5.23 l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36

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MAY 8, 2015

mpg US) in the NEDC, clearly undercutting both its predecessor and comparable competitors. Contributing to this benefit is also the exhaust manifold, integrated in the cylinder head. The four-cylinder engine delivers 140 kW (190 hp) and 320 N·m (236.0 The engine also features low fuel consumption levels of less than 5.0

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MARCH 5, 2014

1), improved low friction technologies and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation. New Juke will go on sale across Europe in the summer, 2014. Its lower weight, standard automatic Stop/Start feature and more fuel-efficient operation translates into cleaner and more economical performance. l/100km (42.8 The existing 1.6

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. liters per 100 km (42 mpg US), equivalent to 129 grams CO 2 per km (208 g/mile).

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Audi 2015 PHEV MPG 218

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. mpg US , 5.4 New Skyline. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., Nissan first introduced the Skyline in 1957; Skyline is sold overseas as the Infiniti Q50. l/100km) on JC08 mode.

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Nissan Japan Motors Motor 218

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AUGUST 12, 2013

mpg US (3.6 The new Civic Tourer will be launched in Europe in early 2014. The engine air flow is managed by using an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system that operates at high and low pressure to reduce NO x emissions. The Civic Tourer will be available with the choice of two engines: the new 1.6

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7

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AUGUST 31, 2011

With BlueTEC with AdBlue exhaust treatment, this M-Class model already meets the emission values planned for 2014 in accordance with the Euro-6 standard. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35 mpg US), the ML 350 BlueTEC improves on the figures of its predecessor by 2.1 With a combined consumption of 6.8 liters, or 24%.

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