Thursday, October 22, 2009

Volkswagon New 1.2L TSI Engine

Volkswagen’s new 1.2L TSI engine, introduced earlier this year (earlier post) is now available for the Polo, Golf and Golf Plus.

The four-cylinder, turbocharged 77 kW (103 hp) TSI engine offers its maximum torque of 175 N·m (129 lb-ft) at a low engine speed of 1,500 rpm.

The continued development of the engine technology of the small but powerful engine family consistently uses friction optimization and lightweight construction. The engine is based on an aluminium crankcase. The completely re-tuned direct injection provides smooth power development, low consumption and low emissions.

Applied in the fifth-generation Polo, the 1.2 TSI consumes 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US), with 129 g/km CO2. Compared to the retired 1.6-liter engine of the previous model, average fuel consumption was lowered by 1.2 liter. This corresponds to a 30 g/km reduction in CO2 emissions.

More @: VW Media Room
Courtesy: Mike Millikin

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Tree hugging



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Monday, August 10, 2009

Treehugging



Electric Rolls-Royce for tree-hugging plutocrats - New Zealand Herald
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Eco News



Samsung and Sprint unveil Eco-friendly cellphone - USA Today
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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Earth



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Earth



Kepler telescope makes quick discovery - CNN
Times OnlineKepler telescope makes quick discoveryCNNKepler's ability to take measurements that precise at such a great distance "proves we can find Earth-size planets," William Borucki, Kepler's principal ...NASA says Kepler spacecraft proves it can find Earth-sized planetsLos Angeles TimesKepler Telescope Finds Distant Planet During Test RunAHNKepler passes first test - ready to hunt for other EarthsChristian Science MonitorComputerworld�-The Planetary Society�-Wired Newsall 127 news articles��

Save Planet



Can Cap-And-Trade Save Planet For Just 'Postage Stamp A Day'? - Investor's Business Daily
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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Green Living



Green Living 101: Should I go to the State Fair? - Examiner.com
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Treehugging



Electric Rolls-Royce for tree-hugging plutocrats - New Zealand Herald
New Zealand HeraldElectric Rolls-Royce for tree-hugging plutocratsNew Zealand HeraldBy Sean O'Grady A hybrid is likely on the cards for Rolls-Royce, but electric versions of the iconic guzzler are further off. An electric Rolls-Royce is a ...and more��

Friday, August 7, 2009

Green Living



Green Living 101: Should I go to the State Fair? - Examiner.com
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