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[The Car Connection] It's long been tradition that big cars have big engines. But fuel-economy standards (in the US) and carbon emissions limits (in Europe) mean that even the big cars of tomorrow will have to use far less gasoline than they do today.

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[European Motor News] REVOLVE OPTIMISED HYBRID BUS BREAKS NEW GROUND FOR FUEL ECONOMY ...: Revolve Technologies’ Executive Chairman, Andrew Williams says, “The Wrightbus hybrid programme gives further insight into the depth, scope and capability which we offer this important and growing area of the market. It is also an excellent working in practice example of the formal technical partnership between Revolve Technologies and Ford Component Sales (FCS) and highlights Revolve’s rapidly expanding hybrid and alternative fuels activity.

[AutoblogGreen] A hybrid bus that cuts fuel consumption in half: Revolve Technologies' Executive Chairman, Andrew Williams says, "The Wrightbus hybrid programme gives further insight into the depth, scope and capability which we offer this important and growing area of the market. It is also an excellent working in practice example of the formal technical partnership between Revolve Technologies and Ford Component Sales (FCS) and highlights Revolve's rapidly expanding hybrid and alternative fuels activity.

[Eideard] Diesel vs. hybrid: saving fuel the smart way « Eideard: These companies sell diesel-powered cars in Europe, and could bring those engines here easily. Until the cost of diesel fuel drops to be closer to gasoline, company representatives told AOL that they are content to focus on hybrids and maximizing the efficiency of their traditional engines.

[AutoNewscast.com] ECOBOOST DEBUT: FUEL-EFFICIENT NEW V-6 ENGINE GIVES FLAGSHIP ...: An MKS EcoBoost Appearance Package will have late availability, offering customers a more-aggressive and sporty look that further differentiates the Lincoln MKS from other competitors. The MKS EcoBoost Appearance Package seamlessly combines the power and fuel economy from this new engine technology with the high luxury standards pioneered by Lincoln.

[Green Car Congress] Green Car Congress: Volvo Upgrades Power, Lowers Fuel Consumption ...: In addition to the turbocharged 2.5FT engine, both the Volvo V70 and the S80 have since the end of 2007 been available with a four-cylinder 2-liter Flexifuel variant (2.0F) producing 145 hp (107 kW) and offering 185 N·mof torque. Fuel consumption (EU, mixed driving cycle on gasoline) is 8.6 L/100 km (V70 2.0F) and 8.3 L/100 km (S80 2.0F).

[Lead Stories from AOL] Green Wash: How Do I Save Fuel The Smart Way? - AOL Autos: Even though the Jetta's turbo diesel displaces only 2.0-liters (about 128 cubic inches), with 236 lb-ft of torque, the Jetta accelerates as if it's powered by a large gasoline V-6 engine. Thanks to this feeling of power, the $23,000 Jetta TDI shapes up to be an excellent choice for drivers looking for more economy than a gasoline-powered Jetta can deliver (21 mpg city/31 mpg highway).

[autoevolution] Ford's EcoBoost V6 Engine Debuts on 2010 Lincoln MKS - autoevolution: Diesel Power... some say that the real diesel revolution started in Europe about 20-25 years ago, and that that era is about to end with the introduction of higher efficient and smaller gasoline engines. Plus, one of the largest car markets in the world, the United States, has .

[Content/rss] Volkswagen - The New Polo - Exotic Car Pictures and Wallpapers at ...: Its extremely efficient drive technologies, best possible active and passive safety systems, a level of quality never before attained in this car class and impressive design all set new benchmarks in the fifth generation of this bestseller that has sold over 10.6 million units." The Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group continues: "The Polo is clearly the right car at the right time, and that is born out by the latest advance sales figures. Here we have created a Volkswagen that takes the unparalleled success of the Golf concept and effectively transfers it to an independent segment – the Polo class."

[Automobiles,Motorcycles,Car, Auto part,Auto Electrical System,Auto Engine] Ningbo Soulet Machinery Co., Ltd. corporate blog. | Automobiles ...: It delivers emissions reduction, increased power density and fuel economy with new technology and can deliver engine braking, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and intake and exhaust noise reduction. We have hundreds of product series including diesel turbochargers, petrol turbochargers, and all parts of .

[Easy Car Blog] VW Receives 13000 Orders For The New Polo - Easy Car Blog: * In total, seven different engines will be offered on the new Polo in its first year - four gasoline and three diesel - spanning a power range from 44 kW / 60 PS to 77 kW / 105 PS. Five of these engines are entirely new or are being used for the first time in the Polo.

[The Motor Report Auto News Blog] Audi Start-Stop Technology Launched In Europe On A3, A4 & A5 | The ...: Currently, the start-stop system is standard equipment on the A3 1.4 TFSI and A4, A5 and A5 Cabriolet with the 2.0 TFSI motor - as well as the A6, Q5 and Q7. More start-stop-equipped models will follow soon, and Audi spokesperson Anna Burgdorf says we should see Audis with start-stop and regenerative braking in local showrooms by the end of the year.

[Technology Review AudioDizer Podcast - Top Stories] Technology Review: Blogs: Potential Energy: Death of the Hydrogen ...: When parked, the vehicle will be able to wirelessly sell power to the grid, or supply electricity to .Imagine the positive impact on the economy and the environment of future cars, trucks, and buses, that need no fuel or recharge, and can pay for themselves over time.

[Green cars: latest news] The latest Volkswagen vans look to be become greenest in their class: As a result, the new Crafter Euro V BlueTDI range has achieved certification as an EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) - meaning it meets the most exacting European exhaust standard for commercial vehicles.  What’s more, in the UK, any Crafter Euro V models registered before the end of 2010 qualify for lower road tax (RFL) for the lifetime of the vehicle, which currently saves £60 per annum.

[AutoblogGreen] VW reports roughly 13000 advance orders for new 2010 Polo: It's also worth noting that Prius II energy density adjusted fuel efficiency is 104 gCO2/km while the Polo BlueMotion, being significantly slower and 1,5 class smaller, returns 96 gCO2/km (same ECE test at least ensures comparability). Very minor improvement presented by a much less of a car.

[Climate Progress] Climate Progress » Blog Archive » Energy and Global Warming News ...: For example, replacing a large vehicle that gets 10 mpg with one that gets 20 mpg reduces gas consumption over 100 miles from 10 gallons to 5 gallons. But replacing a small vehicle that gets 25 mpg with one that gets 50 mpg reduces gas consumption over the same distance from 4 gallons to 2, a savings of 2 gallons for every 100 miles driven for the small, fuel-efficient car, compared to savings of 5 gallons for the truck.

[Australian Car Advice | News Blog] Audi A4 2.0 TDI e fuel figures released » Australian Car Advice ...: To coincide with the upcoming sales launch of its new, Europe only A4 2.0 TDI e, Audi has today released its official combined fuel economy figures for the 101kW diesel sedan of just 4.61 litres per 100km (combined). audi_a4_tdi_e_file_001.

[The Motor Report Auto News Blog] BMW Australia Expands Range Of EfficientDynamics Lineup | The ...: The new Z4 Roadster range also features the latest BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, such as the gearshift point indicator, electric power steering, smooth running rear axle, lightweight engineering and High Precision Injection (sDrive35i). Despite a change in vehicle concept which now favours a folding metal hard top roof, these technologies have helped the Z4 Roadster maintain comparable figures for both fuel consumption and emissions with the predecessor model.

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