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BlueMotion is a trading name for certaincar models from theVolkswagen Group, emphasizing higherfuel efficiency.^[1][2]

Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on thePolo Mk4 BlueMotion,^[2][3] and in 2007 a version based on the currentPassat Mk6 was released. BlueMotion versions of theGolf Mk5 andTouran, as well as theSharan, were released in 2008.^[4] It was also added to other models in 2009 including theJetta Mk5,Caddy^[5] andTouareg,^[6] with others following afterwards. The name refers to Volkswagen Group's corporate color, blue, with the word 'motion' added to denote mobility,^[2] and echoesDaimlerChrysler'sBlueTec engines withNNOx-reducing reducing technology fordiesel-powered vehicle emissions control.

This technology has also been used inSEAT's models like theSEAT Ibiza or theSEAT León under the name 'EcoMotive',^[7] and in theŠkodaFabia andSuperb, where the technology is called "GreenLine".^[8]

The BlueMotion Polo (Mk4) and Ibiza Ecomotive used a special1.4 L three cylinderTurbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)diesel engine^[3] with 59 kW (80 PS; 79 bhp) power and an estimated fuel efficiency of 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg_‑imp; 60 mpg_‑US),^[2][3] emitting 99 g/km ofCO₂ (base model), or 102 g/km with the trim package.^[3] The Ibiza was subsequently changed to the1.2 L TDI engine. The BlueMotionGolf Mk6 uses a1.6 L TDI engine, andPolo Mk5 uses a1.2 L TDI engine, which produces 87 to 90 g/km of CO₂.^[9]

BlueMotion encompasses a variety of features, including a fuel-efficient engine, an aerodynamic body, a low ride height, an auto stop-start system, a programmed battery charging system, longer gearing, and low rolling resistance tires. On June 30, 2011, a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion set a world record for the greatest distance driven on a single tank of fuel, which was recognized by theGuinness Book of Records. The vehicle achieved 1,526.63 miles (2,456.87 km). The average consumption amounted to 74.8 miles per US gallon (3.14 L/100 km; 89.8 mpg_‑imp).^[10]

BlueMotion technologies include products and technologies to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Currently, they cover the TDI (turbocharged diesel direct injection) and TSI (boosted petrol stratified direct injection) engines and the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). They are supplemented by technologies like drive variants including EcoFuel (natural gasengines), BiFuel (liquid natural gas engines), MultiFuel (ethanol engines), hybrid systems and electric drives, as well as NOx emissions control,regenerative braking and the Stop-Start system. Products / vehicles, including these, are currently grouped under three Volkswagen brands: 'BlueMotion', 'BlueMotion Te technology', and 'BlueTDI'.^[11]

The BlueMotion brands represent the most fuel efficient models^[12] that Volkswagen offers of the following:

Engine

The engine has a number of modifications, including revised engine mapping,diesel particulate filters and oxidizingcatalytic converters^[3] help lower fuel consumption andNOx levels. In the later models, there's also a start-stop system that halts and restarts the motor at brief stops.

Transmission

The last two gear ratios are longer than on standardTDI engine gearboxes.^[2][3]

Reduced rolling resistance

Low-resistance tires and betteraerodynamics through loweredsuspension, redesignedspoilers and additional enhancements underneath the car giving lessdrag which produces better fuel economy.^[2][3]

BlueMotion Technology packages can be configured with TSI and TDI engines.The package includesstart-stop system, a change gear indicator, andregenerative braking technology.^[11] The 2015 Golf (mark VII) is available in a BlueMotion variant.

Currently BlueMotion inBrazil focuses on reduced rolling resistance and taller gearbox ratios, among other changes.

The Polo BlueMotion, the first model with the BlueMotion label inBrazil, uses the 1.6TotalFlex (gasoline/alcohol) engine which is found in the other models. In April 2012 VW introduced the Fox BlueMotion with the same engine inBrazil.^[13]

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers Multivan, Transporter and Crafter vehicles as either BlueMotion models or as BlueMotion Technology variants.^[11]

• Volkswagen emissions scandal
• Efficient Dynamics –BMW's equivalent branding
• BlueTec –Daimler's equivalent branding
• ECOnetic –Ford of Europe's similar branded low emissions range

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