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GM develops integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head for 3.6L V6 direct injection engine; improvement in performance, fuel economy, emissions and noise

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direction injection V6, achieving both better fuel economy while reducing emissions. Reducing mass helps improve fuel economy; the 2012 Camaro 2LS model is EPA-estimated at 30 mpg US (7.8 It’s just like removing a set of golf clubs from your car when you don’t need them—ultimately it saves fuel.

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New US Poll Finds 74% of Likely Voters Favor 60 MPG Fuel Economy Standard by 2025

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88% said is was important for the US to take action now to increase fuel efficiency. Were a more stringent fuel economy standard to be implemented, 63% said it was likely the cost of vehicles will increase too much. The survey had a sample size of 1,000 and a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%.

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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In a white paper released at a National Press Club briefing, Secretary Mineta detailed his support for such policies—i.e., Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”.

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New Range Rover Evoque offers Land Rover’s first 48V MHEV system

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The luggage space is 10% larger (591 liters) as well as much wider and easily fits a folded stroller or set of golf clubs, with space increasing to 1,383 liters when the flexible 40:20:40 second-row seats are folded. 100km) (based on NEDC Equivalent test procedure).

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

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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 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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Flash Drives: MPG Drive Day

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The Joy of Driving , Malibu Style The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the Southern California non-profit association for automotive journalists, annually brings together writers with automotive manufacturer representatives and their cars. The rest of the cars and trucks at the 2024 MPG Drive Day is at the end of the story. Prices are MSRP.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE Nightshade

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40+ MPG Small SUV Starting Under $25,000 The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, a five-passenger small SUV, is nicely equipped at a low starting price of $24,960. The resulta drive with smooth acceleration and increased fuel efficiency. Fuel economy for the Corolla Cross Hybrid is EPA rated at 45 mpg city/38 highway/42 combined.

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