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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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In addition to serving as an energy accumulator for the electric motor, the lithium-ion battery is also connected via the voltage converter to the 12V on-board electrical system, which supplies power to standard power-consuming devices such as the headlamps and the comfort features.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. Crew Chief is available for F-150, Super Duty, E-Series vans and the Transit Connect.

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Mercedes-Benz previews new GLA compact SUV; fuel economy as high as 54.7 mpg in diesel version

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External noise has also been minimized by the low A-pillar step and exterior mirrors connected to the body by a stem. mph), and is able to prevent rear-end collisions at speeds of up to 20 km/h (12.4 Particularly rigid window frames prevent the airflow from pulling on the doors at higher speeds, and reduce vibrations.

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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Chevy’s Cruze Diesel: a compact diesel contender in the US

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diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

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2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo delivers 40 mpg on highway

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L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fuel economy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent.

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fuel economy of 4.5 The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fuel economy of 4.5

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