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liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fueleconomy. Pricing and fueleconomy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers increased torque and horsepower, along with fueleconomy and minimal levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
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Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fueleconomy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. In Canada, NR Canada estimates of fuel consumption put the improvement at 35%.). engine, which produces the power of a V-6 engine without the fuel-efficiency penalty. SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
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L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fueleconomy of 29 mpg (8.1 The Sonic’s highway fueleconomy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fueleconomy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent.
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The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. Not only is friction loss reduced, coolant flow rate can be very precisely controlled, contributing to improved fueleconomy. Hybrids Japan'
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diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fueleconomy and power, as well as content. Fueleconomy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).
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engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fueleconomy.
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The PowerCard generates power from exhaust source temperatures ranging from 400-600 °C using Alphabet Energy’s proprietary thermoelectric materials: tetrahedrite and magnesium silicide stannide.
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This can lead to added performance, but at a cost to fuel efficiency, durability or driving comfort most owners would not readily accept. Replacements can include new exhaust and intake manifolds, high-flow fueling systems and sometimes superchargers.
liter V6 gasoline engine vehicles, and the best fueleconomy of any SUV on the Japanese market at 18.6km/L (43.8 Although popular in Europe, current clean diesel vehicles have struggled to gain traction in Japan because they require expensive NO x aftertreatment technology to meet the exhaust gas regulations. mpg US, 5.4
Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fueleconomy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil. Consumer interest in alternative powertrains, pre- and post introduction of price premium. Power and Associates. Click to enlarge.
liter gasoline engine which greatly enhances torque and improves fueleconomy by about 26% (compares AT sedan model under JC08 mode test). The 4-2-1 exhaust system is introduced to the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter It improves fueleconomy by approximately 9% and delivers more torque than the previous model with a 4-1 exhaust system.
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liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fueleconomy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. Combined fueleconomy and emissions are 49.5
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