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BMW to offer 4-cylinder diesels in the United States
egmCarTech —
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Over the next decade, we can expect to see four-cylinder turbo diesel engine BMW’s in North America, according to Inside Line . Tom Baloga, VP of engineering for BMW of North America, to Inside Line that “You’re going to see it of course in the 3 Series, and the 5 Series is a good possibility. If the ...16 hours ago -
With Road Trains, Highways Become Public Transportation
Autopia —
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Researchers in the European Union are using telematics to create “road trains” that join the benefits of carpooling with the freedom of driving alone. The latest concept, part of the EU’s Safe Road Trains for the Environment initiative, groups cars with similar destinations into road trains over long ...22 hours ago -
Chrysler not planning mass-market hybrid car before 2015
egmCarTech —
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Chrysler Group LLC, which recently announced its 5-year product and business plan, has no plans to accelerate the development of a mass-market hybrid or a plug-in electric passenger car. The Auburn Hills automaker plans to rely heavily on small Fiat engines to improve the fuel-economy of its vehicle fleet. ...1 day ago -
Truck Tail Improves Fuel Economy 7.5% [I Feel Gassy]
Jalopnik —
Authority: 737
Dutch scientists have demonstrated how this aero tail, attached to the backside of tractor trailers, reduces fuel consumption by 7.5%. The device folds back to allow for loading and unloading, but itd probably get bashed anyways. [ ScienceDaily ]1 day ago -
Driven by efficiency: Whats up with America?
Hybrid Cars —
Authority: 133
A BMW hybrid A new automotive report on sustainable value - or the way a company uses its economic, environmental and social resources - finds that most automakers could be far more efficient. Toyota and BMW, however, consistently use all of their resources much more efficiently than most automakers. Honda and ...1 day ago -
Analyse car performance
zedomax.com —
Authority: 634
This handy device is like a mini version of what you would expect to find being used a motor racing team, it analyses the cars horse power, acceleration, torque and plenty of other levels too. Its neat 4.5 inch screen displays mph, mpg and braking distances all of which can be saved on a SD Card and then reviewed on ...2 days ago -
4-Wheel Killers: A Quick Spin around the Block
Alternative Health, Natural, Environmental & Organic News Blog —
Authority: 125
“You can have a really fuel-efficient, dirty vehicle and a really clean, not-so-fuel-efficient vehicle,” says Karl Simon, a director of compliance and innovation for the EPA ’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality. “It really is pretty wide open from a technical perspective.” So-called fuel economy ...2 days ago -
The New Prius - 50 MPG!
Info, About, How To —
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The world of hybrid cars has a new king in the 2010 Toyota Prius. The amazing Fuel Economy is what has the largest appeal to many people.The Prius gets a 1.The Prius has a new larger engine.5L.Surprisingly, the outsized engine and improved torque in the Prius increases the gas mileage.The 2010 Prius gets a nice [...]2 days ago -
Auto Execs Urge Government to Tax Fuel up to $8/Gallon to Increase Fuel Efficiency
War On You: Breaking Alternative News —
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Source: Daily Tech > CEO at leading parts supplier: “Energy independence…ultimately means that fuel has to be more expensive” It’s no secret that when gas prices dropped early in the year and with the recession in full swing, hybrid sales saw their first drop in years. Faced with tough new fuel ...2 days ago -
U.K. Department for Transport Launches Climate Change Campaign on Impact of Car Use
Net News Publisher —
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The U.K. Department for Transport has launched an advertising campaign aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from car use. The TV advert – due to be aired from Saturday 7th November – highlights that by driving five miles less a week, any driver can help make a difference. Developed as part of the cross-Government ACT ...4 days ago -
2010 Honda Insight EX: Hybrid System Walkaround
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 503
Ever wondered what it takes to build a hybrid? Well, that depends on what sort of hybrid youre talking about. The hybrids that Toyota and Ford put out are complex (and effective) series-parallel hybrids, meaning they can run on gas, electricity, a direct parallel blending of the two or a series piggyback mode where ...4 days ago -
12 X-Prize Contenders Show Off Their MPG Tech At SEMA 2009
Renewable Energy News Syndicator —
Authority: 162
The Progressive Automotive X-Prize, closing in on its May 2010 competition start date, held a technical summit of the participating 43 teams at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Twelve of those teams brought along vehicles to display at the show, each one in varying degrees of completeness. This post is an excerpt ...4 days ago -
12 X-Prize Contenders Show Off Their MPG Tech At SEMA 2009
Gas 2.0 —
Authority: 592
The Progressive Automotive X-Prize, closing in on its May 2010 competition start date, held a technical summit of the participating 43 teams at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Twelve of those teams brought along vehicles to display at the show, each one in varying degrees of completeness. This post is an excerpt ...4 days ago -
Used cars get fuel economy labels
Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents —
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Buyers of used cars to benefit from system similar to that used on domestic appliances.4 days ago -
Pixel-Shack » There Are Paintball Landmines Now
PaintballLifestyle - Paintball's #1 Free eMagazine! —
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The next logical step would be paintball LMGs affixed to mounts on the perimeter of your paintball base. I told a friend about these, and he already knew about them. He said that they were bad ass. I’ll just have to take his word for …5 days ago -
White House Proposes 2-For-1 CAFE Credits for Zero Emissions Vehicles
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 503
Automaker Alliance Jumps On Board, EV-Makers Could Reap Huge Benefits Let the horse-trading begin. The Obama Administration, seeking to boost development of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, is suggesting that automakers be given CAFE credits that would let low and zero-emission vehicles count for up to ...5 days ago -
Chrysler: The Powertrain Plans
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 503
One of Chrysler’s major problems in the powertrain department is a mass of V6 engines of varying ages and displacements. The lack of interchangeability between engines contributes to Chrysler’s unprofitability, and the advanced age of some hurts overall fuel efficiency considerably. The debut of a brand-new ...5 days ago -
Chrysler Goes Public With Dodge’s Future: Electric Cars Missing
Gas 2.0 —
Authority: 592
Yesterday, Chrysler/Fiat’s new CEO Sergio Marchionne presented the 5-year business plan he hopes will save Chrysler, and bring Fiat back to the US market for the first time in nearly 30 years. The company presented its plan during a live, seven-hour-long marathon webcast , which was notable for two things: first, ...5 days ago -
Chrysler Goes Public With Dodge’s Future: Electric Cars Missing
Renewable Energy News Syndicator —
Authority: 162
Yesterday, Chrysler/Fiat’s new CEO Sergio Marchionne presented the 5-year business plan he hopes will save Chrysler, and bring Fiat back to the US market for the first time in nearly 30 years. The company presented its plan during a live, seven-hour-long marathon webcast , which was notable for two things: first, ...5 days ago -
2009 Mazda 6: Belated Fuel Economy Update
Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog —
Authority: 503
I was out of town when Donna sent out her e-mail looking for 2009 Mazda 6 logbook data to populate her October fuel economy update .6 days ago
