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liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liters less fuel per 100 kilometers (23%). liters less fuel per 100 kilometers (23%). With an average fuel consumption of 10.2 liters per 100 km (23 mpg US), the Audi S8 is significantly more fuel efficient than its competitors, according to Audi.
Modelled results of fuel consumption in 2011 Nissan Sentra. Preliminary results showed up to a 25% decrease in fuel consumption (i.e., up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model. Source: Scuderi.
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mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.” With the provisional NEDC fuel consumption of 10.5 The new AMG 5.5-liter
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Its combined fuel consumption is 4.7 mpg US), equivalent to 110 g/km CO 2. In addition to being fuel-efficient, the new engine offers high torque at low engine revs—175 N·m (129 lb-ft) from 1,500/min. The four-seat Taigun is powered by a new 1.0-liter l/100 km (52.3 seconds with the new engine.
Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.
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Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.
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has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW?(208 km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 Earlier post.) Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., engine while reducing emissions.
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