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Start-stop, direct-injection coming to AMG models next year

Mercedes-Benz' in-house tuning arm, AMG, has announced the horsepower wars are over, and the automaker is gearing up to implement a new range of technologies that will help reduce fuel consumption by 2012. According to AutoTelegraaf, M-B will introduce start-stop technology on AMG models as early as next year, along with launching a direct-injection system based of the second-generation currently employed on the C350 CGI BlueEfficiency. The automaker has set an internal goal of reducing fuel consumption across its line-up by 30% in the ... Read more →

Porsche buyers not keen on start-stop tech Damon Lavrinc

Porsche, like every other automaker under the sun, is under pressure to produce vehicles with improved fuel efficiency that emits less CO2. The current 911 puts out 225 g/km of CO2, but Porsche ...

Start-stop MINI due in September, diesel version to match CO2 emissions of Prius Damon Lavrinc

BMW to add stop-start system in 2007 Stuart Waterman

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Start-stop, direct-injection coming to AMG models next year 9 months ago on Autoblog

Porsche buyers not keen on start-stop tech 1 year ago on Autoblog

Porsche, like every other automaker under the sun, is under pressure to produce vehicles with improved fuel efficiency that emits less CO2. The current 911 puts out 225 g/km of CO2, but Porsche believes that it can hack another 10 g/km off that figure with the implementation of start-stop technology ...

Start-stop MINI due in September, diesel version to match CO2 emissions of Prius 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to suppliers quoted by Automotive News, soon after the MINI press conference concludes in Frankfurt, buyers will be able to get their iconic runabout complete with regenerative braking and start-stop features. Both gasoline- and diesel-powered models will be equipped with the new ...

BMW to add stop-start system in 2007 3 years ago on Autoblog

Autocar reports that BMW plans to launch its Automatic Engine Start/Stop System next year - one of the fuel economy and emissions reduction components of its "Efficient Dynamics" technology package, as the company aims to meet its commitment to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers ...

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