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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway

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It offers greater efficiency and refinement, along with new, available safety and connectivity features. GM estimates that Spark with the CVT will deliver 40 mpg (5.88 It goes on sale in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2015. Spark’s new 1.4L l/100 km) highway. Enhanced safety. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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

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GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, At that time, the MY2014 Cruze Diesel was going up against the MY2014 Jetta with fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined (7.8,

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New fleet customers for XL Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid upfit for Ford F-150 pickups

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XLP will provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO 2 emissions. The XLP technology leaves the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system completely intact.

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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with the EPC working in tandem with the exhaust turbocharger—the full-size S models achieve a constant torque of 700 N·m across an engine speed range of 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g.,

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. With a 83 mm bore and a stroke of 99 mm, the four-cylinder unit with a displacement of 2.15 Low slippage with the lock-up clutch creates a direct connection at the accelerator pedal and thus high agility.

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New Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan features standard nine speed transmission, expected 35 mpg highway

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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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XL Hybrids expanding product line-up with new plug-in hybrid system for pick-ups; product launch in Q4 2017

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The XLP will be an industry-first fleet-ready solution offered as a ship-thru upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from leading OEMs, and is targeted to provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO 2 emissions. —Clay Siegert.

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