Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2013
Among alternative drive systems, plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential, Winterkorn said. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. Newly developed 2.4L-class class gasoline engine.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
A long exhaust stroke then extracts maximum efficiency. The compressed gases in Magma are lower in temperature than in a conventional engine as the spark plug fires, thereby helping reduce knocking and potentially allowing more advanced ignition timing for better efficiency. Magma boost system layout. Source: Lewin (2016).
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 30, 2016
The scaling of state-of-the-art technologies and electrification options from 12 V to 48 V to high-voltage plug-in applications makes it possible to configure the appropriate powertrain for every vehicle. Another feature of the new family of premium gasoline engines is near-engine exhaust aftertreatment. —Prof.
Green Car Congress
MAY 23, 2011
In this project managed by the city of Saitama, Honda and Saitama will test the urban use of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric scooters. In this project managed by the city of Saitama, Honda and Saitama will test the urban use of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric scooters.
Green Car Congress
MAY 9, 2015
How conventional and plug-in hybrid buses should be included in the strategy? Mandate a fraction of bus purchases to be zero emission technology starting in 2018, and set a goal of complete transit fleet transition to zero emission technologies by 2040. Minimize Emissions from Conventional Fleet. Innovative Transit Beyond Buses.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2012
The supercharged V8 gasoline engine has fuel economy gains of up to 11% with emissions reductions of more than 8%, while the naturally-aspirated V8 sees economy improvements of up to 8% with emissions down by more than 6%. —Ron Lee, Group Chief Engineer, Powertrains, Jaguar Cars. Eight-speed transmission. Following its introduction on the 2.2-liter
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