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ICCT-led test of 73 Euro 6 diesels finds large difference in NOx results under NEDC and more realistic WLTC

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A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) with colleagues from the US, China and Germany tested 73 Euro 6 diesel passenger cars on a chassis dynamometer over both the European type-approval cycle (NEDC, cold engine start) and the more realistic Worldwide harmonized light-duty test cycle (WLTC version 2.0,

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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liters of diesel per 100 km (73.5 If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. The diesel engines. With all measures combined it was possible to reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 23%.

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Road Test: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce eAWD

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Italian Flair Alfa drives into new territory Alfa Romeo, one of 16 Stellantis automobile brands sold throughout the world, is making its first foray into electric propulsion with the 2024 Tonale eAWD, which in Alfa speak means plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The Tonale is also the company’s first compact utility vehicle (CUV.)

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The rear takes the two-line LED tail light design further as it wraps from fender-to-fender across the trunk. The center folding armrest has far more going on than cup holders, as there are controls for lighting, wireless device charging, seats, climate and window shade operation. Control from the back seat Thedash has dual 12.3-inch

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ICCT study finds increasing discrepancy between type-approval and real-world fuel consumption in European cars

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and more than 1,200 vehicle models tested by Europe’s largest automobile club ADAC. kg per liter of diesel fuel. Ensure that the coming World Harmonized Light-duty vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)—expected to apply to the EU type-approval from after 2015—is as representative for EU real-world driving as possible.

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