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Ricardo designing two versions of lightweight and thermally-efficient Latitude engine on JLR Ingenium engine base

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In the UK, the Latitude project is researching advanced boosting technology, integrated with an engine combustion system, incorporating leading edge fuel injection equipment and controls, for application in future Jaguar Land Rover products.

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Nissan introducing new Micra with supercharged 3-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine; 95 gCO2/km

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Combined cycle fuel economy figures for the manual Visia (entry-level) version is 4.1 With instant throttle response, its performance and strong economy are a more than a match for any diesel engine with similar power outputs, but its emissions performance is much better. L/100km (57 mpg US).

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New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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liter Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel, which has been optimized for enhanced fuel efficiency with a new injection system and turbocharger, enhanced charge cooling and further friction reduction measures. The vehicle is powered by a completely new 105PS (104 hp, 77 kW) version of the 1.6-liter

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One in four air pollution deaths linked to diesel fumes

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Diesel vehicles have been the darling of the push for better fuel economy in recent years and have duped many people into believing them to be a ‘green choice’ thanks to their tendency to come top of low CO2 lists. Green credentials'

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Skoda Octavia GreenLine cuts CO2 emissions to new low

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Skoda has added a new low CO2 model of its Octavia hatch model called the Octavia GreenLine, with an official CO2 figure of just 85g/km. litre TDI CR 110PS engine, the new model also boasts official fuel economy figure of 88.3mpg, giving it the highest rating in the Octavia line-u[.]. Powered by a 1.6

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Citroen reveals C4 Cactus

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With a focus on lightweight design and a radical look, the new C-segment car will boast strong fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, expected to be officially rated as delivering up t[.]. Citroen has revealed the production-ready version of its C4 Cactus which is set to arrive on the market this autumn.

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Ford makes emission improvements

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By analysing carbon dioxide (CO2) data for this year’s new car sales in the UK, it found that Ford has made more improvements than any other car manufacturer in terms of reducing its CO2 output, which is directly linked to improving fuel economy.

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