Start-stop MINI due in September, diesel version to match CO2 emissions of Prius
07-24-07, 09:13 AM
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Start-stop MINI due in September, diesel version to match CO2 emissions of Prius
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 technology, supplied by Bosch, and the oilburning offerings will emit 104 g/km of C02, a 12-percent decrease from the standard model. As a comparison, the 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid Prius produces the same amount of C02, something that should be noted by both consumers and legislators alike. Sales are set to begin this September.
[Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req.]
Both gasoline- and diesel-powered models will be equipped with the new technology, supplied by Bosch, and the oilburning offerings will emit 104 g/km of C02, a 12-percent decrease from the standard model. As a comparison, the 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid Prius produces the same amount of C02, something that should be noted by both consumers and legislators alike. Sales are set to begin this September.
[Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req.]
07-24-07, 12:30 PM
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Even with low sulfur diesel, the emissions don't compare to gasoline hybrids. Perhaps a full diesel-electric hybrid could do better.
07-24-07, 02:39 PM
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It is interesting to know which emissions we're talking about here (previous posts were about CO2).
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