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

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Key features of the GTD engine include its variable valve timing (VVT), dual-loop exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), intercooler integrated in the intake manifold, the common-rail system that now operates at 29,000 psi (2,000 bar) instead of 26,000 psi (1,800 bar), and a new turbocharger. Variable valve timing. Click to enlarge. New EGR system.

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Mercedes diesel S-Class returns to US market

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The North American International Auto Show marked the return of the diesel-powered S-Class saloon car to the US market. At the event, Mercedes debuted the all-wheel-drive S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC which features a urea selective catalytic reduction emissions after-treatment system in which AdBlue is injected into the exhaust flow.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. The XL1’s 12-volt electrical system is supplied via a DC/DC converter and a small auxiliary battery.

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BMW looks into intelligent heat management

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BMW discussed the idea during its recent Innovation Days 2009 event and looked at projects including reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications; and the implementation of a thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery. BMW hopes to fit a larger thermoelectric generator in the exhaust system in the future.

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Mazda lines up CX-7 for Frankfurt debut

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This time it is the turn of the Mazda Motor Corporation, which will exhibit freshened versions of the CX-7 at the event including a version powered by the company’s MZR-CD 2.2 Tags: Green cars Latest news mazda Frankfurt Motor Show Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 clean diesel. about a planned debut at the 63 rd Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L Green Car Congress attended the media drive events held in New Mexico. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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