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JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department. The system replaced the starter motor and alternator with a belt-driven motor/generator rig that generated five horsepower and 48 pound-feet.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 Motor model. Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. mpg US, 3.0 mpg US, 3.0 The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 Motor revolution speed changes with electronic control and oil hydraulic pump pressure is adjusted to change the steering effort. Earlier post.)

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.86 Leveraging the features of its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, Honda has been enhancing its hybrid vehicle lineup and currently sells eight hybrid models (three of them solely in Japan) in approximately 50 countries around the world. L/100k m) on the 10? Model introduced to the market.

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JULY 16, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., The new Note is a successor to the current model, which has sold 940,000 units since its launch in 2005. The new Japanese-market Note will be manufactured at Nissan Motor Kyushu. Click to enlarge. The new Note goes on sale in Japan this fall and in Europe in 2013. 100km) on the JC08 cycle.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the completely redesigned Auris compact hatchback, a strategic compact model for both Japan and Europe. mpg US, 5.5 mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, ) in the JC08 test cycle). mpg US, 6.25 mpg US, 6.25 Click to enlarge. The 2ZR-FAE engine used on 1.8-liter

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JUNE 16, 2011

km/liter (44 mpg US, 5.4 L/100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 20 km/liter (47 mpg US, 5.0 liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), and offers fuel economy of 25.0 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km) 100km) as measured in JC08 mode and 30 km/liter (71 mpg US, 3.33 km/liter (59 mpg US, 4.0L/100km)

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. liter, 4-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle engine featuring next-generation D-4S4 technology with a high-torque motor to provide the drive performance of a 3.0-liter

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APRIL 7, 2015

Nissan Motor Co., liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter The hybrid system utilizes a front-wheel-drive version of Nissan’s one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid “Intelligent Dual Clutch Control” system.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company recently rolled out the new fifth-generation Grandeur (badged as the Azera in some markets). The new Grandeur arrives in the Korean market six years after its predecessor’s launch in May 2005. mpg US) and the Theta II 2.4 The Grandeur is Korea’s No. 1 large sedan, with cumulative sales of 1.25

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

The original RX400h debuted in 2005. liter V6 Atkinson-cycle engine, lighter electric motors, a smaller and lighter power-control unit and other fuel-saving innovations. The second-generation 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). mpg US, 5.3 mpg US, 5.3 The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25 The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8

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MARCH 10, 2009

Ford Motor Company has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV and used the milestone to restate its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005.

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MAY 16, 2013

mpg US, 4.3 This performance exceeds the 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 20% and the 2005 standards of the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles by 75%. liter in-line, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine for rear-wheel-drive vehicles with a high-torque motor. Earlier post.). The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2

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APRIL 2, 2015

liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is combined with an electric motor. l/100 km (112 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km (based on the ECE test cycle and dependent on the selected tire size). The system performance of the BMW i8 is 266 kW/362 hp and it accelerates in 4.4

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New York Green Cars BMW Green 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market, its first full remodeling since September 2004. Exhaust emissions are at least 75% lower than Japan’s 2005 standards. km/L (58 mpg US, 4.0 Mazda Carol XS (FWD model with CVT). L/100km).

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MAY 13, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. Electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor. Motor output: 60 kW/207 N·m torque. The Prius α features the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with motor speed reduction gear and uses a 1.8-liter Battery (5-seat).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

mpg US (11.2 The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg, or 9%, since 2004. Ford and General Motors are the two marketing groups that showed improvement in MY2008 and are projected to do so again in MY2009. Hybrids are projected to have 1.8%

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front-wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” mpg US, 5.51 Toyota will exhibit the JPN Taxi at the 45 th Tokyo Motor Show 2017, and also plans to use the taxi to greet visitors from around the world in 2020, when Tokyo hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Lane-specific congestion data.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The “one-liter” designation refers to the design target of fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers (235 mpg US). L/100km (170 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36 g/km. The E-motor. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 5, 2010

Audi presented the A8 parallel hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor that together develop a total output of 180 kW (245 hp) of system power and 480 N·m (354 lb-ft) of torque. L/100km (38 mpg US), equivalent to 144 grams CO 2 per km (231.75 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions remain more than 5% below their 2005 level through 2040, reflecting increased. CO 2 emissions per 2005 dollar of GDP have historically tracked closely with energy use per dollar of GDP. mpg in 2025.

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APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. Improved efficiency in the end-use sectors and a shift away from more carbon-intensive fuels help to stabilize US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, which remain below the 2005 level through 2040.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.

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JULY 17, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., 3-cylinder HR12DE engine, March achieves both a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards in every grade. km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85 liter direct-injection supercharged engine. Click to enlarge. unveiled a newly developed 1.2-liter

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Gasoline Engine Nissan Fuel 218

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Until mid-2005, Runkle was Vice Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Delphi Corporation, where he was the senior executive responsible for deploying lean principles and integrating engineering, manufacturing and purchasing, and for leading major international customer accounts. Don Runkle.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

mpg US) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Daimler AG earlier this year took a stake in Tesla Motors. The electric motor has a continuous / peak performance of 70 kW / 100 kW (94 hp / 136 hp) and a maximum torque of 290 N·m (214 lb-ft). The electric-drive car has performance similar to a 2.0-liter Source: Daimler.

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JUNE 11, 2009

For drive cycles, the Argonne team used the Kansas City data collected in 2005 by the US EPA, which instrumented more than 100 drivers and collected their driving statistics for one day. The engine turns on only if the road load exceeds the power capability of either the battery or the motor. Load engine power strategy. L/100km (35.6

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MAY 26, 2009

Based on the optimized more compact fuel cell system presented by Mercedes-Benz in its F 600 HYGENIUS research vehicle in 2005 ( earlier post ), the newly designed stack module is around 40% smaller, but develops 30% more power output and cuts fuel consumption by 16%. L/100km (97 mpg US).

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2009 California Canada Hydrogen 150

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FEBRUARY 16, 2009

A paper by researchers at the University of Minnesota, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , projects GHG mitigation strategies for Minnesota, which has adopted a strategic goal of 80% emissions reductions below 2005 levels by 2050. Complete transition to corn-based ethanol for personal vehicles (7% reduction).

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MAY 15, 2014

The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

mpg (34 l/100km) on the industry-standard ADB duty cycle—110% better than conventional diesel buses on the road today and 30% better than the best-in-class electric hybrid buses available today, according to the final report on the project published by the US Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Since 2005, FTA issued $5.1

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

kW electric motor powered by electricity from its hydrogen fuel cell (fed by up to 4.3 A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. kg of hydrogen). It also has up to 29 miles of range coming from the 17.7

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