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- Performance In a Smaller Diesel Package. // Motor Age;Nov2005, Vol. 124 Issue 11, p150
Presents information on the twin-turbocharger for direct injection diesel engines developed by Volkswagen AG. Advantages of the engine according to VW; Engine specifications of the twincharger engine; Comparison of the performance and fuel consumption values.
- Forecast: Small-car flood to swamp residuals. Sawyers, Arlena // Automotive News;12/14/2009, Vol. 84 Issue 6390, p6
The article focuses on the predictions by Kelley Blue Book Co. regarding fuel-efficient vehicles. Eric Ibara, director of residual consulting for Kelley, says that automakers are about to flood the market with so many small, fuel-efficient vehicles that the residuals of those vehicles will fall....
- Turbos surge as low-cost route to CAFE compliance. Sedgwick, David; Roy, Rex // Automotive News;11/1/2010, Vol. 85 Issue 6436, p16
The article reports on the adoption of turbochargers by various U.S. automobile companies to meet CAFE standards for reducing fuel consumption.
- NEW VW ENGINE PACKS A ONE-TWO PUNCH. Gritzinger, Bob; Kable, Greg // AutoWeek;8/29/2005, Vol. 55 Issue 35, p4
This article reports that Volkswagen AG will reach into the past for a combined supercharger-turbocharger system to boost power and fuel economy in its small gasoline engines. The system, dubbed SuperTurbo Compounding by supercharger supplier Eaton Corp., eliminates turbo lag while boosting...
- Volkswagen shoots for 282 mpg. Kable, Greg // AutoWeek;12/11/2000, Vol. 50 Issue 52, p8
Reports on Volkswagen's efforts to develop a diesel-powered two-seater car with a target fuel consumption of 282.5 mpg. Target date for the prototype form of the automobile; Likely features of the car based on company chairman Ferdinand Piech's determination to comply with European safety...
- China Adopts Fuel-Efficiency Standards. Sawin, Janet L. // World Watch;Jan/Feb2005, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p22
Reports on the approval made by the State Council of China on the fuel economy standards for vehicles. Number of private vehicles sold in 2003; Action done by Toyota regarding the standards.
- A tale of 2 exhaust systems. // Automotive News;3/3/2008, Vol. 82 Issue 6297, p12
The article reports that Toyota Motor Corp. says a pilot program to reward Swedish dealers who sell the most low-emissions cars may be extended to other European markets. Ulf Winberg, head of Toyota Sweden said that building fuel-saving cars is not enough to cut carbon dioxide emissions. In...
- A tale of 2 auto cities: Jumping Tokyo, jumpy Detroit. Child, Charles // Automotive News;10/17/2005, Vol. 80 Issue 6172, p1
The article reports that as Detroit, Michigan wrestles with the implications of Delphi Corp.'s Chapter 11 filing, Asian automakers are striding forward on two continents. At the Tokyo Motor Show this week, for instance, Japanese automakers will press their advantage with fuel-efficient vehicles....
- German newcomer meets a 4x4 stalwart. Pearce, Andrew; Cousins, David // Farmers Weekly;5/28/2004, Vol. 140 Issue 22, p78
Evaluates the Volkswagen Touareg and Toyota Land Cruiser automobiles. Comparisons of the automobiles; Towing capacity of the automobiles; Engines; Interior design; Prices.
