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EPA rates 2013 Altima at 38 mpg highway; production underway

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engine and Xtronic CVT as the most fuel-efficient gasoline mid-size car currently in the US, with ratings of 27 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.7, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just certified the 2013 Nissan Altima ( earlier post ) featuring the 2.5L L/100km, respectively.).

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. mpg US ) and CO 2 emissions of 100 g/km; automatic stop-start (ISG) equipped models will achieve 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US ) and 97 g/km.

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Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

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The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. mpg US) in the combined cycle, with 105 g/km CO 2 —four grams less than its predecessor. Opel’s LNT system is entirely maintenance-free. The highlight is the 1.6 The new 70 kW/95 hp 1.6 It replaces the previous generation 1.3?liter

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2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

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is the smallest Hyundai engine yet to benefit from the application of Gasoline Direct Injection technology. MPG Contributions. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating. The new Gamma 1.6L Gamma 1.6L Smart alternator.

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NREL study finds gasoline hybrid delivery trucks substantially reduce emissions and beat or maintain fuel economy compared to diesel vehicles

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NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. FedEx Express has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas.

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. The new TSI engine also offers the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series gasoline engines: 200 N·m per liter displacement. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). l/100 km (54.7 manual) and 4.6

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. mpg US) and 7.1

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