Sentences with phrase «diesel fuel standards»

Research into the use of transesterified sunflower oil, and refining it to diesel fuel standards, was initiated in South Africa in 1979.

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However, further budget backing for greener vehicles was limited to a small rise in vehicle excise duty for new diesel cars that fail to meet rigorous emissions standards — disappointing campaigners who had hoped for a rise in fuel duty or a diesel scrappage scheme.

A minimum cetane number is specified in the ASTM standard that defines the quality of diesel fuel sold in the United States.

New York City's Clean Heat Program was launched in 2010 to eliminate the use of residual diesel fuel oils — diesel - based fuels that remain after gasoline and distillate fuels have been removed from crude — in residential buildings, in order to help address city air pollution levels that historically failed to meet the minimum criteria for federal Clean Air Act standards.

For example, European Union standards favoring fuel - efficient diesel cars over gasoline cars may lead to more warming, because diesel engines release 40 to 250 times as much soot as gasoline engines.

The real «Mr. Fusion,» or «tactical hybrid refinery» to use Army - speak, processes the waste produced by a typical kitchen — food, plastics, paper — into fuel that runs a standard diesel generator.

Among four new California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) fuel pathway applications is a used cooking oil (gutter oil) to renewable diesel (NExBTL) pathway from Neste Oil at its Singapore plFuel Standard (LCFS) fuel pathway applications is a used cooking oil (gutter oil) to renewable diesel (NExBTL) pathway from Neste Oil at its Singapore plfuel pathway applications is a used cooking oil (gutter oil) to renewable diesel (NExBTL) pathway from Neste Oil at its Singapore plant.

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) staff has released for public comment four new Tier 2 renewable diesel (RD) pathways using soy oil, used cooking oil, tallow, and corn oil at the Diamond Green facility in St. Charles, Louisiana.

EPA fuel economy figures aren't yet available, but, oddly, the diesel doesn't get the auto stop / start system now standard in the GLK350.

There's no reason Jaguar should offer the diesel XE in America other than to meet fuel economy standards and to give buyers a less - expensive alternative to the XE S until the smaller gasoline motor arrives.

CH - 4 Severe - Duty Diesel Engine Service This service oils are suitable for high speed, four - stroke diesel engines designed to meet 1998 exhaust emission standards and are specifically compounded for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5 % weight.

The hybrid and diesel powertrains in upcoming Jeep and Ram products are designed to help FiatChrysler meet strict CO2 emissions and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

To help their makers meet mandated fuel economy gains, the Ram 1500 gets a standard 48 - volt system for its V - 6, optional in the Hemi, and loses about 275 pounds, while the new Chevy Silverado gets a new diesel and a rumored 2.7 - liter twin - turbo I - 4, and loses 450 pounds thanks to its mixed - material construction.

Carder believes it could take no more than retuning of the VWs» fuel injection to make its diesels meet EPA standards.

Other standard features include a 29 - gallon fuel tank or larger depending on wheelbase, AdvanceTrac ® with Roll Stability Control ®, trailer sway control, heavy duty alternator (dual alternators on diesel), heavy duty gas shocks, and electronic on - the - fly 4 - wheel drive on 4x4 models.

As for propulsion, all engines both gasoline and diesel on offer now use BMW's TwinPower turbo technology for upping power without upping fuel consumption and XDrive intelligent all - wheel drive is now standard or an option on 12 different models.

The result is a Range Rover that sets new standards in the premium compact SUV segment for fuel economy and CO2 emissions, with the front - wheel - drive diesel coupé model capable of an exceptional sub 130g / km * CO2.

It remains to be seen if U.S. regulators will share Jaguar Land Rover's enthusiasm for diesels going forward; until the new administration signaled its intention to relax fuel economy and emissions standards, prospects for diesel in the U.S. looked limited at best, with impending 2018 legislation making VW throw in the towel instead of waiting for the regulatory regime to tighten.

Market launch of the new MINI 5 door with four model variants (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 — 3.6 l / 100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 136 — 95 g / km); two petrol and two diesel engines of the new generation available with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder diesel engine presented for the first time with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM technology including auto start / stop function and optional GREEN mode.

Exterior color: dark toreador red clearcoat, body: 2dr standard cab xlt rwd lb drw, engine: 6.0 8 cylinder, fuel: diesel, doors: 2

It features a fuel - sipping diesel - powered engine and standard all - wheel drive.

A new fuel - efficiency package, standard equipment on diesel models, further helps bolster efficiency by incorporating active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speeds.

The four - cylinder diesel engine featured in this particular version of the BMW 1 Series delivers maximum torque of 260 N · m (192 lb - ft) and, in combination with the BMW EfficientDynamics techologies also featured as standard in this model, allows average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 4.4 L / 100 kilometers (53.5 mpg US) and a CO2 rating of 118 grams per kilometer.

Although the fuel - economy champ TDI diesel is no longer offered, the Golf TSI's standard 1.8 - liter turbocharged gasoline engine returns highway fuel economy in the 35 - mpg range and is a rather peppy performer.

The more potent Cruze diesel model is an intriguing choice and a win - win proposition, as it offers both good fuel economy and satisfyingly brisk acceleration by compact - sedan standards.

Though stunning both inside and out, the A7 has a practical side as evidenced by its standard quattro AWD and available fuel - sipping diesel engine.

• New generation of engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; three model variants available as of market launch: MINI Cooper with 100 kW / 136 bhp 3 - cylinder engine, MINI Cooper S with 141 kW / 192 bhp 4 - cylinder petrol engine and MINI Cooper D with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 bhp); expansion of the model program to include the entry - level variants MINI One D (3 - cylinder diesel engine, 70 kW / 95 bhp) and MINI One (3 - cylinder spark - ignition engine, 75 kW / 102 bhp); 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, with optional 6 - speed automatic transmission or sports automatic transmission, also newly developed; extensive MINIMALISM technology including automatic engine start / stop function likewise in conjunction with automatic transmission and optional GREEN mode; improved driving performance figures and reduced fuel consumption; biggest efficiency advance in the MINI Cooper with automatic transmission: acceleration from zero to 100 km / h 2.6 seconds faster, average fuel consumption 27 per cent lower; lowest fuel consumption and CO2 levels in the MINI Cooper D: 3.5 — 3.6 litres / 100 km, 92 — 95 g / km (EU test cycle figures, dependent on tyre format selected).

Vehicles equipped with a diesel engine generally return better fuel economy than vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine, but the exhaust is typically more harmful in terms of emissions and particulate pollutants, even when it meets official minimum standards.

A 3.6 - liter gas engine comes standard, but I opted for the 2.8 - liter Duramax diesel engine, as the Rebelle Rally is as much about fuel management as it is about navigational accuracy.

Though «Dieselgate» has sidelined the Passat's efficient turbo - diesel engine option, the standard turbocharged 1.8 - liter gasoline 4 - cylinder does a good job of conserving fuel in its own right, to the tune of 25 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg in combined driving.

Standard features on the diesel - engined 7 - series will include Dynamic Driving Control with eco pro mode, as well as auto stop / start for greater fuel economy.

, with increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in under 7 seconds - New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year

The New Ford Fiesta is here with a fuel efficiency of 17 km / L (petrol) and 23.5 km / L (diesel) as per ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), advanced Bluetooth voice control, electronic power assisted steering (EPAS), cruise control, low NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), climate control, and standard safety features and last but not the least the kinetic design.

Some notable upgrades to the 2018 Chevy Equinox include a more lightweight build with a lower center of gravity for better fuel economy and performance, a standard turbocharged engine, the option of a turbo - diesel engine coming soon, advanced safety equipment, and plenty of space to stretch in the cabin.

Drivers can choose between the standard 1.4 - liter ECOTEC ® DOHC turbocharged four - cylinder engine, which delivers 153 horsepower, or the new 1.6 - liter ECOTEC ® DOHC turbo diesel four - cylinder engine, which sacrifices only a small amount of horsepower for added fuel efficiency.

The models equipped with the SKYACTIV - D 2.2 diesel engine achieve fuel economy of 18.6 km / L (JC08 mode, FWD model) and meet the Japanese government's Post New Long - term Emission Regulations (2009 emission gas standard and Japan's 2010 fuel economy standards plus 25 percent.

Our pick is the Venga 1.6 - litre CRDi diesel 3, though, as it's still an affordable car and offers a good blend of fuel economy and standard equipment.

Additional engine features: Iron cylinder block and aluminum DOHC cylinder head Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods Oiling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery Piston - cooling oil jets 16.5:1 compression ratio Common rail direct injection fuel system Ceramic glow plugs for shorter heat - up times and higher glow temperatures Balance shaft that contributes to smoothness and drives the oil pump Laminated steel oil pan with upper aluminum section that contributes to engine rigidity and quietness B20 bio-diesel capability The Duramax 2.8 L is the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors, and meets some of the toughest U.S. emissions standards, thanks in part to a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.

Reviews: * Excellent V8 performance; quiet cabin; high standard of luxury; comfortable seating for all; fuel - efficient diesel engine.

The five - speed automatic transmission, available as an option for the petrol models and four - cylinder diesel models (standard for the E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY) has likewise been precision - modified and features a newly developed converter that reduces the hydraulic losses and, therefore, operates even more fuel - efficiently than previously.

Luxurious and handsome cabin; cutting - edge technology features; powerful base V6; fuel - efficient diesel engine; excellent driving dynamics; standard all - wheel drive.

While most other automakers have launched hybrids, plug - in hybrids and electric vehicles to meet tougher fuel economy standards, Mazda charted its own course by making diesel - powered vehicles a key part of its fuel economy strategy.

Fuel economy wasn't much improved compared to the standard 1.9 - liter diesel, and coupled with a high price there were few buyers.

These state of the art diesel power units set the highest standards, not only for performance and response but also for fuel economy and low emissions.

While the Alltrack's turbocharged diesel engine makes a potent 350Nm of torque, the Alltrack maintains the kind of frugal fuel consumption Volkswagen owners expect; with combined fuel economy of just 6.3 l / 100 km, thanks to the standard BlueMotion Technologies.

With a standard 1.5 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder, it's easily competitive in its market, but we're excited by power of the 2.0 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder and the fuel efficiency of a 1.6 - liter diesel.

The new Agila is not only very affordable, but also boasts low fuel consumption and emissions: the Agila 1.0 with 48 kW / 65 hp requires an average of five liters of gasoline per 100 km, while the 1.3 CDTI with 55 kW / 75 hp and diesel particulate filter as standard consumes just 4.5 liters of diesel per 100 km.

Reduction injection now fitted to diesel models of the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series and the BMW X1 — premiere of the BMW X3 xDrive25d (combined fuel consumption: 6.1 — 5.8 l / 100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 160 — 154 g / km)-- BMW 5 Series Sedan and Touring with extended standard equipment range — new services from BMW ConnectedDrive.

What's new for the Mercedes - Benz GLE models equipped with diesel engines is the new 9 - speed automatic transmission, standard on all diesel versions, with a major contribution to fuel economy.

The Good With its diesel engine, the 2013 Mercedes - Benz GLK250 gets fuel economy in the low 30s and comes standard with all - wheel - drive.