Currently being sold at no price premium
over diesel fueled competitor vehicles, it really does seem like this might be a game changer for many London cabbies.
Not exact matches
With petrol prices last week climbing
over 140p for a litre of unleaded
fuel for the first time ever (according to Experian Catalist) and the cost of
diesel lingering around record highs, sentiment towards the oil companies has unsurprisingly started to fall again.
Over the years, I have observed the bulk of the Evangelical fleet drift — and then in desperation for some greater motivation, change
fuels — from the open - arms gasoline of evangelism meetings, to the super-sparks of charismatic gifts, to the sluggish -
diesel of homogenized Biblical theology, to the stuttering - and - sparkle
fuel of Christian music, to the nitro - flamed -
fuel of hating gays, and now to the turbo - charged hatred of illegal aliens at home and Muslims overseas.
With the government removing
fuel subsidies and oil marketers refusing to sell
diesel at pump prices, the cost of doing business in Nigeria is expected to double
over the next three months especially as oil hits a benchmark price of $ 38 per barrel with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting a further drop to $ 20 per barrel by mid-year.
Following the uproar
over the dirty
diesel saga, suggestions are being made that Ghanaians would have to pay more if they want to enjoy the quality
fuel used in the EU and the USA.
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.
From
diesel engines to electric drives, from alternative
fuels to control software, from transmissions to batteries, we have been working in partnership with companies all
over the world for more than 60 years.
The new base engine, a 2.1 - liter turbo -
diesel four - cylinder, is mated to Mercedes» 7G - Tronic seven - speed automatic and is expected to boost
fuel efficiency by 18 percent
over the 3.0 - liter turbo -
diesel V - 6.
By combining the high - revving performance of petrol power and superior torque and
fuel economy of
diesel propulsion, Mazda quotes 10 - 30 per cent increases in torque and 20 - 30 per cent gains in engine efficiency
over the current Skyactive - G generation engines.
Driven similarly
over the same - length mixed city / highway route, the
diesel had consumed about a quarter of its 13 - gallon
fuel supply, while the gasoline version had slurped down nearly half of its same - sized tank.
Don't expect to achieve those numbers in real - world driving, but
over most journeys the
diesel should sip significantly lower quantities of
fuel than the petrol.
Ford also says that by opting for the 6.8 - liter V - 10 that buyers will be saving an average of $ 8300, likely in up - front costs, considering that
over the life of the vehicle, more money could theoretically be saved by opting for a more
fuel efficient
diesel engine.
A torquey
diesel engine would give the 2015 Ram ProMaster City an edge
over the Nissan NV200 and Ford Transit Connect in
fuel economy and, most likely, hauling capacity.
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over the size and
fuel efficiency of big pickups and SUVs grows more impassioned and auto makers contemplate whether new - generation
diesels are quiet enough for American ears.
The
diesel engine's benefit
over the gas motor is most evident at the
fuel pump.
All engines deliver both
fuel consumption improvements and CO2 reduction benefits
over their predecessors — and, since
diesel cleanliness has been in the headlines a lot this year, it should be noted that all A4s, both petrol and
diesel, meet stringent Euro 6 emissions regulations.
My colleagues have already discussed the merits of the 3.0 - liter turbo -
diesel V - 6, but it's worth noting I put nearly 329 miles
over the course of three days, and I only used roughly half a tank (i.e. 13 gallons) of
fuel.
The next generation of common rail
diesels is expected to use variable injection geometry, which allows the amount of
fuel injected to be varied
over a wider range, and variable valve timing (see Mitsubishi's 4N13
diesel engine) similar to that of petrol engines.
These buses will have the
fuel efficiency equivalent of 24 miles per gallon, reducing
fueling cost by as much as 80 percent
over regular
diesel or hybrid buses.
The inline - 6 twin - turbocharged
diesel delivers V8 - like torque with significant
fuel economy increases
over its gasoline counterparts.
Mercedes - Benz plans to roll out a wide range of
diesel - and hybrid - powertrain models
over the next three years to cut
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and plans to put a B - class wagon powered by a...
The
diesel engine and its superior
fuel mileage
over the gasoline models is the make or break feature for the TDI, as most of the car, but not all, is virtually identical to the TSI version.
The BMW TwinPower
diesel engine is also the most upgraded engine in attendance, pushing out 190 hp / 400 Nm
over the previous 320d's 180 hp / 380 Nm of torque, bettering
fuel consumption by 0.5 litres / 100 km to 4.0 litres / 100 km, and is speedier
over a 100 km / h dash by 0.2 seconds for a claimed 7.2 seconds.
As you pay a # 1,500 premium to choose the 1.6 - litre
diesel over the petrol, you'll need to drive a long way to recoup the extra cost in
fuel savings.
Given the current uncertainty
over the fate of
diesel powered cars and deregulated
fuel prices, buyers are seeing petrol engines in big cars as a viable option again.
* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent
over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated
fuel system for greater
fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall
diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between
diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement
over the previous system and significant contributor to improved
fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional
fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative
fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability
The
diesel engine would improve the Frontier's
fuel efficiency by more than 35 percent
over the current 4.0 V -6-powered version of the truck, said Fred Diaz, Nissan's senior vice president for U.S. sales and marketing, parts and service.
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fuel - efficient
diesel engine.
An improvement
over its predecessor in almost every area (minus the lack of a seven - seat option), the J11 Nissan Qashqai is a worthy successor, offering a roomier interior, better
fuel efficiency (particularly with the
diesel engines), and a smooth ride.
Diesels offer plenty of torque,
fuel economy and range, but typically they will be found on compact class and higher cars and usually at a premium
over conventional gas engines.
Ford plans to offer both gas and
diesel drivetrains in Europe, but
over here in the US, we will likely be stuck with the same two motors as before — a 1.6 - liter I4 or a 1.0 - liter I3, the latter of which can provide some mega
fuel economy.
On top of the
fuel economy benefits it has
over a gasoline engine, the 3.0 - liter six - cylinder
diesel on offer is a legitimately good all - round powerplant.
In terms of
fuel saving, Europe has gone
diesel, rather than Hybrid, and hybrids are making heavy weather
over here (due to the price premium
over diesel).
The aluminum - bodied F - 150, for example, offers better
fuel economy but can't tow as much, while the Ram 1500 and Nissan Titan both offer a
diesel - engine option, the former with
fuel economy approaching 28 mpg highway, the latter with a maximum tow rating
over 12,000 pounds.
Like most
diesels, it will probably offer a
fuel economy advantage
over its gasoline counterpart but won't outperform it.
The extra charge
over the Comfortline grade pays for the Golf Highline's 17 - inch alloy wheels, 225/45 tyres, sports front seats in cloth / alcantara upholstery combination, incorrect
fuel filling prevention system (
diesel), front fog lights, darkened tail light clusters, satellite navigation with voice control, two SD card slots for audio system, piano black decorative trim with chrome accents and LED ambient lighting in front footwells.
A range of petrol and
diesel engines deliver the perfect balance of power and
fuel economy, with the 120PS 1.5
Diesel engine providing a combined 74 MPG and 0.60 speed of just
over 10 seconds.
Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between
diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement
over the previous system and a significant contributor to improved
fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional
fuel
Fuel economy was improved
over the previous generation
diesel while power, torque and
diesel NVH were improved significantly.
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Diesel fills an important role in Chevrolet's diverse four - cylinder lineup and is primed to win
over diesel devotees and compact - car buyers with its performance, torque and
fuel economy,» said Perry.
Lovers of
diesel engines may soon have a new best option when it comes to
fuel efficiency (especially given that Volkswagen is more or less out of the
diesel game following its emissions cheating scandal) as Chevrolet turns
over its Cruze Hatchback, equipped with an optional 1.6 - liter turbodiesel engine and a nine - speed automatic transmission, to the EPA for
fuel efficiency testing.
Fuel consumption towing
over 180 km averaged 15.9 L / 100 km — which is pretty good for a heavy V8
diesel, and not all that much worse than its consumption when not towing (where it achieved average of 11.7 L / 100 km
over 400 km of mostly highway work).
What the Dzire gains
over the older car is more
fuel efficiency as well as automated manual transmission option in both petrol as well as
diesel trims.
That option is more expensive in upfront costs, but can, like the Gaseous
Fuel Option, pay off in fuel savings over time, thanks to the the efficiency of diesel f
Fuel Option, pay off in
fuel savings over time, thanks to the the efficiency of diesel f
fuel savings
over time, thanks to the the efficiency of
diesel fuelfuel.
The V6 turbo -
diesel with EPA estimated
fuel of 22 - mpg city; 28 - mpg highway has a whopping 32 percent improvement
over the V6 gasoline powertrain.
The
diesel will also save
over $ 500 in
fuel costs
over the V6 in the first 60 - months of ownership, however the
diesel still costs 9 % more than the V6 variant given the $ 3,730 price premium paid at purchase.
Output and
fuel consumption figures for the carry -
over engines are 109kW, 192Nm and 6.1 L / 100 km (auto FWD) for the 2.0 - litre petrol variants, or 77kW, 270Nm and 4.8 L / 100 km (auto FWD) for the 1.5 - litre turbo -
diesel.
With the GM 2.8 L
diesel gaining only 2 MPG
over the 2.5 L gasoline engine, while adding 440 pounds to its curb weight, the
diesel fuel economy gains are not sufficient to offset the higher emission factor for
diesel fuel, with the
diesel option producing 4 % more CO2 - equivalent emissions
over the truck's life - cycle.
What the 249bhp 2.0 TFSI Quattro loses in
fuel economy it makes up for in straight - line pace, with 0 - 62mph
over in 6.0 seconds flat — though the increased torque of the
diesels make them feel faster in the real world.
Over its predecessor, the new generation A4
diesel gets a 7 per cent in power and
fuel efficiency.