Mercedes E250 BlueTEC Concept

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept has been premiered at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 2.2 liter four-cylinder CDI engine coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission, Mercedes E250 BlueTEC may outputs 150 kW/204 hp and 500 Nm (369 ft/lbs) of torque between 1600 and 1800 rpm.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept offer one of the cleanest diesels in the world as it combines the BlueTEC technology with a four-cylinder engine.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept also complies with the European Euro 6 emissions standards and U.S. Bin 5.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept is especially developed for the North American market and it may offers a combined fuel consumption of 43 mpg.

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Mazda3 i-stop Presented in Geneva

Mazda3 i-stop has been presented by Mazda in Geneva, following the previous Mazda3 i-stop press release that was announced last month. Powered by the inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve MZR 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine, Mazda3 i-stop may outputs 111 kW/151 PS at 6,200 rpm and 191 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Mazda3 i-stop comes equipped with idle-stop system that uses combustion energy for restart which called i-stop by the company. Mazda3 i-stop is estimated has the ability to restart in 0.35 seconds, which is half the time compared with the other systems’ restart on the market.

Mazda3 i-stop also offers 14% fuel savings in a combined cycle with the i-stop system, DISI, and a number of aerodynamic modifications.

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Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo will be premiered at the Bologna Motorshow. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo is the brand’s first turbo-charged CNG Van that offers outstanding driving dynamics.

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo reach its top speed at 200 km/h, with power output of 150 hp. Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo’s fuel consumption is 5.3 kg of natural gas per 100 km in the MVEG cycle and its CO2 emissions level is 144 g/km.

Designed to run on natural gas, bio-methane or any combination of these two, Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo can go for 370 km with a full tank of gas, while the gasoline tank offers an additional 150 km range.

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