Renault to offer six-speed efficient dual clutch tranmission on all Megane models

Filed under: MPG , Renault , Green Daily As automakers throw everything in their arsenal out there in an attempt to meet ever more stringent emissions guidelines , the transmission is becoming the area where great improvements can be made. Many automakers are working on complex new transmission designs that will increase efficiency and Renault is no exception. The company has announced it will extend the use of its six-speed efficient dual clutch (EDC) automatic transmission across the entire Megane line-up.

MPG equivalent? Say what? Industry experts say new efficiency ratings for EVs will be confusing

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Legislation and Policy , Green Daily As experts from the automotive industry and government discuss how to determine efficiency ratings for electric vehicles (EVs), they have quickly come to a conclusion that nobody will be happy to hear: it can’t be done. Here’s the problem: Beginning in 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will affix new mileage ratings window stickers to vehicles.

Frankfurt Preview: 2010 BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Edition, 57.4 mpg (U.S.)

Filed under: Diesel , MPG , BMW , Frankfurt Motor Show 2010 BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Edition - click above for high-res image gallery Next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show , BMW will be rolling out an extra high mileage Efficient Dynamics Edition of its 320d sedan.

S-Tronic? FSI? Audi publishes glossary of efficiency technology terms

Filed under: MPG , Audi There have been a lot of new technologies introduced in recent years to help improve efficiency of vehicles. While we spend a lot of time here at ABG trying to explain how these technologies work, Audi is stepping up to try and help as well with a new glossary that explains technologies like direct injection, clean diesel, and brake energy regeneration.

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