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ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

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MARCH 9, 2013

Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Diesel demand accounts for 70% of the growth in demand for all transportation fuels through the forecast period to 2040.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

l/100 km (60 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km (European combined cycle with standard diesel SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. Mazda6 Engines. SKYACTIV-G 2.0.

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MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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MAY 16, 2013

On a larger efficiency scale, the new S-Class in its first year will offer two hybrid versions, a gasoline model and a diesel variant: the S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 500, and S 350 BlueTEC. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.). Source: Cummins.

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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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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. in-line diesel.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy

Fiat 500L Living diesels average about 70.6 mpg on Turin to Paris run

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

Fiat 500L running in the Bosch Diesel Challenge. MultiJet II 105 HP diesel with Start&Stop, covered the 800-kilometer (497-mile) route from Turin to Paris on an average of 27 liters (7.1 mpg US , 3.33 The drive was part of a Bosch Diesel Challenge; the 500L features a Bosch common rail system. T-Jet gasoline engine.

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MPG Diesel Exhaust Fuel

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter liter 4-cylinder diesel (OM 626) produced by Renault. mpg US) NEDC. The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Hybrid

Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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JANUARY 18, 2018

liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) on the combined cycle—nearly five MPG better than the proposed CAFE 2025 requirements for a vehicle of a similar size.

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F-150 Gasoline MPG Engine

Opel to introduce new Euro 6 1.6 CDTI diesel in Geneva; 57 mpg US in the Zafira Tourer

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 CDTI ECOTEC—its cleanest diesel yet—in the seven-seater Zafira Tourer. (The Click to enlarge.

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earns 28 mpg highway; best in segment

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liter V6 EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 pickup ( earlier post ) has earned a 28-mpg (8.4 The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy

Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

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MAY 4, 2012

Engineers at Transonic Combustion, a start-up developing a fuel efficient supercritical (SC) fuel injection and combustion system—Transonic Combustion, or TSCi ( earlier post )—have demonstrated the TSCi process using gasoline fuel at low load without EGR, medium load with EGR, and high speed low load with EGR. mpg US (4.8

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Fuel Economy Gasoline MPG Economy

EIA: fuel economy improvements bring diminishing returns in fuel savings

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JULY 15, 2014

For example, switching from a 10-mile-per-gallon (mpg) vehicle to a 15-mpg vehicle saves more fuel and results in greater fuel cost savings than switching from a 25-mpg vehicle to a 75-mpg vehicle. Vehicles that use fuels other than gasoline, such as diesel or electricity, will have different fuel savings and fuel cost.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG

Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online

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AUGUST 27, 2014

The two launch engines are the D5 twin turbo diesel and the T6 supercharged and turbocharged gasoline unit. Power and torque charts for the T6 gasoline unit (left) and the D5 diesel (right). The diesel D5 twin turbo diesel engine delivers 225 hp (168 kW) with 470 N·m (347 lb-ft) of torque.

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Volvo Gasoline Diesel Sale

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Earlier in 2014, the 110 hp (82 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) turbo engines were added to the PureTech family of next-generation three-cylinder gasoline engines. l/100 km (76 mpg US) and 3.2

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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JANUARY 7, 2021

mpg for both years). Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5 A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 A modest increase between 2004 and 2008 (from 19.6 A minor increase between 2008 and 2019 (from 21.8

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Fuel Economy 2019 Economy Light

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

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JUNE 18, 2014

The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. CDTI diesel available in three output levels: 100 kW/136 hp, 81 kW/110 hp, and new in the range, the 70 kW/95 hp. liter diesel with the same output and increases maximum torque by 100 to 280 N·m; fuel consumption is 4.0

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Minivan MPG Diesel Germany

New generation VW Polo features more fuel-efficient engines and advanced driver assistance; Polo TDI BlueMotion with 73.5 mpg

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, available starting this autumn, also marks the first time that a Volkswagen with a gasoline engine is being marketed as an independent BlueMotion model. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, equipped with a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, delivers 4.1

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric

4-cylinder Ingenium diesel most efficient Jaguar diesel to date; up to 62 mpg US (3.8L/100 km) in new XE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Jaguar says that its new four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post ) is its most efficient diesel to date; with the new Ingenium diesel engines driving the rear wheels, the aluminium-intensive XE ( earlier post ) is also the most fuel-efficient Jaguar yet, with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. liter Ingenium diesel.

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Diesel MPG Exhaust Engine

New Opel 88 g/km CO2 (71 mpg US) diesel Corsa ecoFLEX model; 26% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, 26% boost in performance over 5 years

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

GM’s Opel has introduced a diesel Corsa 1.3 mpg US)—equivalent to 88 g CO 2 /km in its three-door version, and 3.4 l/100 km (69 mpg US) and 89 g/km CO 2) in its five-door version. liters diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US) and emissions of 94 g/km CO 2. CDTI ecoFLEX. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (71.3

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil

New Audi A3 Sportback cuts fuel consumption around 10% compared with prior models; up to 62 mpg US with entry diesel model; plug-in hybrid e-tron model in 2014

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Audi’s new A3 Sportback features a lightweight design and an initial choice of one diesel (TDI) and two gasoline (TFSI) engines, with two additional diesel engines and one gasoline unit to follow. The compact diesel, which is characterized by minimal internal friction, consumes on average 3.8 Audi A3 Sportback.

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Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel

Additional details on Honda’s new 1.6L diesel

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

liter i-DTEC diesel engine to be applied first in the Civic is the first engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series to be launched in Europe. This new engine offers 88 kW (120 PS, 118 hp) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm with CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km (equivalent to 65 mpg US, 3.6 Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Engine 2000 Emissions

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

mpg for both years). Noteworthy fuel-economy trends, taking into account the length of time represented: A minor decrease between 1966 and 1973 (from 13.5 A modest increase between 1973 and 1991 (from 12.9 No change between 1991 and 2004 (19.6 A modest increase between 2004 and 2008 (from 19.6 A minor increase between 2008 and 2017 (from 21.8

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. liter gasoline direct injection engine.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust

Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

T-Jet gasoline—and a dual fuel LPG/gasoline variant of the 1.4 This reduces the amount of diesel fuel needed for regeneration. l/100 km (34 mpg US) and 159 g/km of CO 2 respectively. Fiat will also soon introduce a dual-fuel (LPG/Gasoline) version of the 500L and Fiat 500L Trekking. MultiJet II. l/100 km (26.4

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014

DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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MARCH 24, 2021

Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans. Earlier post.).

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine.

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Gasoline Diesel Toyota Emissions

Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 The NEDC extra-urban figure drops as low as 4.0

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine Economy

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class with diesel, gasoline, natural gas and electric drives debuting at Paris show

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Buyers have a wide choice of powertrains: five diesel models with fuel ranging from 3.6 to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 mpg US); alternative drive systems (B 200 Natural Gas Drive and B-Class Electric Drive); as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. B-Class diesels. B-Class gasoline models.

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Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric Gasoline Gas

New Range Rover features all-aluminum body 39% lighter than the outgoing steel body; up to 22% reduction in fuel consumption; diesel hybrid version in 2013

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The new Ranger Rover currently offers a choice of a gasoline 510PS (503 hp, 375 kW) LR-V8 Supercharged engine and two diesel (3.0-liter

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Land Rover Diesel 2013 Range

Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Diesel EPA-rated at 52 mpg highway, 37 mpg combined; Tier 3 Bin 125

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35

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MPG EPA 2017 Diesel

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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JUNE 1, 2022

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines from the BMW Group’s new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines. Plug-in hybrid models with increased electric range, gasoline and diesel engines with 48V mild hybrid technology. BMW has unveiled its new BMW X1.

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BMW All-Electric PHEV MPG

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

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AUGUST 15, 2013

liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250. liter diesel variants. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). liters of gasoline per 100 km (33 mpg US ) and 151 g CO 2 /km—all provisional figures. The GLA will also offer two 2.2-liter

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV

Honda unveils new Civic Tourer with 1.6L i-DTEC diesel

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AUGUST 12, 2013

i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 i-VTEC gasoline engine with manual or automatic transmission. mpg US (3.6 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic hatchback and subsequently to the new CR-V. liter i-DTEC—a notable achievement for a diesel engine.

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

New Opel Insignia to debut with three new engine options; diesel as low as 99 gCO2/km

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AUGUST 15, 2013

liter turbo diesel engine with 88 kW/120 hp or 103 kW/140 hp enables CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. In four and five-door models with a six-speed manual gearbox and Start/Stop, both output variants of the diesel (88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp) consume just 3.7 liter turbo diesel consumes 4.3l/100 Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Engine MPG Gasoline

Mazda adding new 3.3l 48V MHEV diesel to CX-60 line-up next year

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JULY 6, 2022

In Europe, Mazda announced that it will add an all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine to the Mazda CX-60 line-up in 2023, joining the PHEV CX-60, which is available to order now. The new diesel powertrain that will make its debut in the CX-60 is a Mazda first—a 3.3-liter mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 137g/km.

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Mazda Diesel Fuel Economy MPG

In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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JANUARY 19, 2019

At the same time we are introducing an all-new diesel powertrain with SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology to meet and exceed the latest Euro 6d Temp emissions standards, with an all-new 8-speed automatic transmission available. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4 mpg US) for the wagon.

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Diesel Europe Hybrid Ford

Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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AUGUST 9, 2013

The E200 NGD can run on either gasoline or natural gas; benefits of running the car on natural gas include a 20% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared with comparable operation using gasoline, and much lower fuel costs. liters of unleaded gasoline (NEDC combined) for every 100 kilometers (37.3 Benz gasoline engines.

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Mercedes Gas Gasoline MPG

Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. liter gasoline V6. liter gasoline V6. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg, or 22%.

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Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection with Auto Start-Stop as standard equipment, or the new 1.5-liter liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic. EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Diesel

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. The 450 hp (336 kW) V6 gasoline engine will be supported by an electric motor powered by a Li-ion battery pack, capable of adding around 75 kW (100 hp) hybrid power boost when required, and a 9-speed automatic gearbox. L/100 km (42.8 Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept

Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. As of September 2012, a third of Q7 models sold, and more than 55% of A3 models sold, are diesel. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles

ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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

Fiat 500L Living diesels average about 70.6 mpg on Turin to Paris run

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

Opel to introduce new Euro 6 1.6 CDTI diesel in Geneva; 57 mpg US in the Zafira Tourer

2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel earns 28 mpg highway; best in segment

Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

EIA: fuel economy improvements bring diminishing returns in fuel savings

Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

New generation VW Polo features more fuel-efficient engines and advanced driver assistance; Polo TDI BlueMotion with 73.5 mpg

4-cylinder Ingenium diesel most efficient Jaguar diesel to date; up to 62 mpg US (3.8L/100 km) in new XE

New Opel 88 g/km CO2 (71 mpg US) diesel Corsa ecoFLEX model; 26% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2, 26% boost in performance over 5 years

New Audi A3 Sportback cuts fuel consumption around 10% compared with prior models; up to 62 mpg US with entry diesel model; plug-in hybrid e-tron model in 2014

Additional details on Honda’s new 1.6L diesel

Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class with diesel, gasoline, natural gas and electric drives debuting at Paris show

New Range Rover features all-aluminum body 39% lighter than the outgoing steel body; up to 22% reduction in fuel consumption; diesel hybrid version in 2013

Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Diesel EPA-rated at 52 mpg highway, 37 mpg combined; Tier 3 Bin 125

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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

Honda unveils new Civic Tourer with 1.6L i-DTEC diesel

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

New Opel Insignia to debut with three new engine options; diesel as low as 99 gCO2/km

Mazda adding new 3.3l 48V MHEV diesel to CX-60 line-up next year

In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Ford’s redesigned Transit Connect Wagon gets 1.5L EcoBlue diesel option in US

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

Audi takes aggressive stance with diesel in the US; four new models and new 3.0L diesel engine; challenge to policymakers

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