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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). At that time, the Golf BlueMotion offered fuel consumption 4.5 In 2009, Volkswagen showed the second generation Golf BlueMotion, also in Geneva; its fuel consumption had been reduced to 3.8
The new sports car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8
Audi unveiled its most fuel-efficient production model, the A3 1.6 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 US gallons) fuel tank facilitates trips in excess of 1,500 kilometers (932.06 TDI ultra, they too will focus on reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fuel economy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fuel economy dipped 22% from 42.5
Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal
Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. The new Polo TDI BlueMotion takes the efficiency lead with combined fuel consumption of 3.2 mpg US ), or 82 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (73.5
mpg US) with 97 g/km CO 2 in the NEDC combined cycle. The new diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) maximum torque (as in the Zafira), with fuel consumption of 3.9 liters diesel per 100 km (60 mpg US) in the NEDC test procedure (New European Driving Cycle)—up to up to 8% less than the 1.7-liter
The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 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). L/100 km (42.8 Q80 Inspiration.
Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. l/100 km) figures—i.e., Earlier post.).
city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1 liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. gallon) fuel tank. 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). concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. The twin up!
Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. This lower drag coefficient results in a significant fuel consumption reduction at higher speeds.
Volkswagen has confirmed that its XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle, featuring fuel consumption of 0.9 261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. This gives it the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h (61 mph) using just 6.2 Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx.
The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago.
In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.
The models offer up to 20% lower fuel consumption than the outgoing model series. 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). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). Its combined fuel consumption of 5.5
The certified fuel consumption is 2.8 liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Earlier, Daimler had projected fuel consumption of 3.0 Top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); top all-electric speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). l/100 km.). S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. Click to enlarge.
The ix35 Fuel Cell. Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. The ix35 Fuel Cell is Hyundai’s fourth-generation fuel cell vehicle, and its first to enter production. Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell. Click to enlarge. Under the hood. Earlier post.).
EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.
The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 5.7 This enables the four-cylinder BMW X1 xDrive23i (fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 Also in the launch line-up is the new BMW X1 sDrive18i (fuel consumption combined: 7.0 – 6.3 BMW iX1 – Gen5 BEV Technology. l/100 km [32.6 – 36.2 l/100 km [33.6 – 37.3
Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption.
China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.
Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter
US mpg) fuel economy, equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 59 g/km (94.95 The Hybrid mode aims at optimal fuel-savings in the interplay between the TFSI and the electric motor, and environmental and route data are utilized here. The coupe represents a new evolutionary stage of the Sport quattro concept ( earlier post ).
Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L
They also cut fuel consumption by up to 20% compared with the preceding model. l/100 km/mpg US. liters will be added, featuring reduced weight, compact design and low specific fuel consumption. liters of diesel per 100 km (60 mpg US ) in NEDC combined mode (provisional figure). New C-Class launch engines. N·m.
The start-stop system utilizes a new glass mat battery and reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.3 The common rail fuel injection system builds a system pressure of up to 1,800 bar; the fuel is atomized by eight-hole nozzles. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 8.6 liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4
Such light vehicles consuming 2L per 100 km (118 mpg US) already exist. The Aixam or the Ligier are quadricycles with a consumption of 2.5L (94 mpg US), which do the most important thing a car should do in a city, Meilhan notes: take the driver from A to B. lb-ft) of torque, with fuel consumption of 3.57 l/100km (66 mpg US).
Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). The NEDC extra-urban figure drops as low as 4.0 Eco-coasting.
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. mpg US), with CO 2 emission of 147 g/km. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). l/100 km (53.5
Mated to an automatic or a manual transmission, the new EA888 offers up to a 17% decrease in fuel consumption while providing even better acceleration. TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 liter engine.
This mode is active up to 70 km/h (43 mph). At the Geneva Motor Show, Citroën showed a C3 prototype fitted with the Air Hybrid system that offered fuel consumption of 2.9 l/100 km (81 mpg US ) (69 g of CO 2 /km). Depending on traffic, this mode will concern between 60 and 80% of urban driving time. Gasoline power. Earlier post.)
The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control.
Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1
BMW is also optimizing the efficiency of the new BMW 740d xDrive available in European markets (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.1 liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology.
On 26 June, CLP Motorsports’ Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel ( earlier post )—the first time that this type of trip was driven using a fuel that is made exclusively from bio-based raw materials. mph/109 km/h).
This also applies to the Audi S4 TDI (combined fuel consumption 6.3 – 6.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 Their power outputs range from 110 kW (150 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS) – from the Audi A4 35 TFSI (combined fuel consumption 6.0 – 5.5 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2
seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fuel economy of 4.5 l/100km (52 mpg US) (WLTP) on the standard model and 110 g/km (WLTP) and 4.8l/100km 100km (49 mpg US) (WLTP) on the Crosstar.
TwinAir has a top speed of 188 km/h (117 mph) top speed and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of 10 seconds. Fuel consumption in the combined type-approval cycle is 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US), or 99 g/km of CO 2. dual-fuel (LPG/gasoline) engine. Combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 0.9 The Fiat 500 with the 105 HP 0.9
The E 350 BlueTEC offers an average NEDC fuel consumption (sedan model) of 5.3 In practice this translates into being able to drive at 120 km/h (75 mph) in 9 th gear with an engine speed of around only 1350 rpm, for example. Lightweight design and fuel economy measures. liters of diesel per 100 km (44.4 Click to enlarge.
The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3
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 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L
From the start of the development, it was clear that we had many big challenges on our hands, since the outgoing model was still very well thought of by A-segment customers thanks to its strong exterior design and fuel efficiency. The cylinder head benefits from a new dual fuel injector system, enhancing combustion efficiency.
The six-cylinder engines were developed based on the ‘right-sizing’ concept, which calls for optimizing displacement to improve fuel and power efficiency. Mazda’s first PHEV also features WLTP combined fuel consumption of 1.5 l/100 km (157 mpg US), and WLTP combined CO 2 emissions of 33g/km.
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