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l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). The deactivation function operates within an engine speed range of 1,400 to 4,000 rpm and at vehicle speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph). TSI ACT BlueMotion in global markets. Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5 Eco-coasting.
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The two-speed hydrostatic drive runs at low speed from 0-25 mph and high speed from 26-45 mph for urban driving, then combines with mechanical direct drive for more efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph). High speed based on a rear-loading truck traveling from a route to a transfer station (above 20 mph).
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mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. l/100 (49 mpg US) for the 1.33L gasoline unit and 3.8 l/100 (62 mpg US) for the 1.4
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