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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 321

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MARCH 4, 2012

Volkswagen will bring to Geneva a new diesel-engined variant of its Cross Coupé Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, first introduced with a gasoline engine at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 ( earlier post ). l/100 km (131 mpg US), equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 46 g/km. Cross Coupé Concept. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Concept Diesel PHEV 247

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JUNE 11, 2013

liter dCi diesel engine in the Juke in Europe. l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L The new diesel features low friction enhancements including diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings for the tappets and now also features Nissan’s automatic Start/Stop system.

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MPG Nissan Diesel Europe 236

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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. Click to enlarge.

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Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel 281

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. accelerates up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 8.8 seconds and has an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph).

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Plug-in MPG Plug Concept 297

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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. These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US).

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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AUGUST 5, 2013

liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (73.50 The car has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.5 Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency' Audi unveiled its most fuel-efficient production model, the A3 1.6 With 81 kW (110 hp) of power output, the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra consumes 3.2

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Audi MPG Fuel Production 291

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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. seconds; maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).

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MPG Diesel CO2 Oil 255

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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. l/100 km (54.7

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Hybrid 304

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. The 81 kW / 108 hp Golf BlueMotion is a five-seater that is capable of 202 km/h (125 mph). l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter

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MPG Concept 2013 Fuel 359

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Audi is expanding its “ultra” strategy with 11 new models: especially efficient diesel engine versions in the A4, A5 and A6 model lines will be launched in Europe in early 2014. mpg) with 4.6 Top speed km/h (mph). Fuel consumption (combined) l/100 km (US mpg). mpg/ 136.79 Diesel Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'

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MPG Audi Diesel Miles 225

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AUGUST 15, 2013

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. mph), and is able to prevent rear-end collisions at speeds of up to 20 km/h (12.4 Diesel Driver Assistance Systems Fuel Efficiency'

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Buyers in Europe will be able to choose between three TFSI gasoline and three TDI diesel four-cylinder direct-injection engines producing between 63 kW (86 hp) and 136 kW (185 hp). lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph). The base engine, the 1.2

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MPG Audi Diesel Fuel 218

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AUGUST 20, 2012

liter diesel engine, and available with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox. With a suite of EfficientDynamics technologies, the new BMW X3 sDrive18d emits 135g/km of CO 2 , and has a combined fuel consumption of 46 mpg US (5.1L/100km) seconds on its way to a top speed of 121 mph (195 km/h).

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BMW Diesel MPG MPH 225

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JANUARY 28, 2014

mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 94 g/km CO 2. mpg US ) and 128 g/km CO 2 to 4.6 mpg US ) and 106 g/km CO 2. Diesel engines. mpg US ) to 3.2 mpg US )—from 88 g/km CO 2 to 82 g/km). All versions are available with a stop-start system and a regenerative braking mode. l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. 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

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). liter, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, it delivers 170 hp (127 kW) of power and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque. L/100 km (42.8 Q80 Inspiration. Click to enlarge.

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

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JUNE 10, 2013

At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19 29 mpg 8.11 24 mpg 6.34 38 mpg 6.19

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Fuel Economy Audi 2014 Diesel 199

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Audi unveiled the V10 TDI diesel nanuk quattro concept show car prior to the the IAA in Frankfurt. liter diesel engine produces more than 400 kW (544 hp) and delivers 1,000 N·m (738 lb-ft) of torque from 1,500 rpm. With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers (30 mpg US ).

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Concept MPG Diesel Audi 199

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MARCH 30, 2011

liter diesel engine, its most efficient yet. mpg (UK) (43.6 mpg US, 5.4 mpg (UK) (43.6 mpg US, 5.4 The new four-cylinder 16-valve common rail diesel engine displaces 2,179 cc and is installed in a north-south configuration for the first time. Accelerating to 62 mph takes 8.5

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Diesel MPG MPH Engine 246

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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. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 5.7 BMW has unveiled its new BMW X1. BMW iX1 – Gen5 BEV Technology. l/100 km [32.6 – 36.2

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BMW All-Electric PHEV MPG 448

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JUNE 26, 2013

mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). Diesel Fuel Efficiency' l/100 km (73.5 l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (61.9

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MPG Fuel Diesel Water 249

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APRIL 3, 2012

Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. The Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 3.0-liter

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Cayenne Diesel 2013 Porsche 218

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JUNE 30, 2014

The new Ford Focus ST (in the new dark gray paint option) is offering a choice of an EcoBoost or diesel engine. TDCi diesel engine. The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel?efficient liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 mpg US), and 114 g/km CO 2. liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

diesel/100 km (107 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (95 g/mile). The top speed in this mode is 60 km/h (37 mph). The Audi e-tron Spyder can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds; top speed is electronically governed at 250 km/h (155 mph). Tags: Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Audi Plug-in Diesel Concept 268

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JANUARY 26, 2012

BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, the most fuel-efficient of the new series, accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The new TT Roadster is being launched with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines, a TDI diesel and a TFSI. liter diesel engine meets the Euro 6 standard. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 seconds on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Ordering for the C-Class sedan have begun in Europe, with the model range initially comprising the C180, the C200; and the diesel C220 BlueTEC. l/100 km/mpg US. A new small diesel engine with a displacement of 1.6 In addition to this new small diesel engine, an advanced version of the proven 2.2-liter Displacement (cc).

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Plug-in Mercedes Diesel Engine 281

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MAY 15, 2019

US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3

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Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt 236

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. The V6 diesel accelerates the sports SUV to highway speed in 5.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35.6 – 34.6

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Lithium Ion 285

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

New Panamera diesel. diesel in its Panamera Diesel. mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) of the standard earlier 250 hp model. mpg US )—equivalent to 169 CO 2 /km—a small improvement on the 6.5 Click to enlarge. liters/100 km (36.8

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Porsche Diesel Power Powered 218

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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. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6. liter gasoline V6.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

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MARCH 14, 2013

In addition to other introductions, the automaker will also showcase the diesel-powered BMW 328d. liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48 seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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New York BMW Concept International 231

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JANUARY 18, 2013

One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. ORNL staff members John Thomas, Shean Huff and Brian West have worked to quantify this trend through analysis of dynamometer testing results for 74 vehicles at steady-state speeds from 50 to 80 mph [80 to 129 km/h].

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

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APRIL 23, 2014

Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. liter SDV6 diesel engine with a 35 kW electric motor, integrated with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts. l/100 km (36.8

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Land Rover Diesel Hybrid China 230

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

liters of diesel per 100 km (from 33.6 mpg US to 35.6 mpg US); this equates to a reduction in CO 2 from 184 g/km to 173 g/km. mpg US) to 6.6 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). Meanwhile, at higher speeds—140 km/h (87 mph) and above—the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body.

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236