2007 Cars Downsizing Fuel Economy 
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AUGUST 2, 2009
Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. In contrast, fuel economy actually increased by 15% during that period. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.
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MARCH 31, 2014
CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. Click to enlarge.
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JUNE 4, 2010
Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa said on Friday that an in-house team of electric car development engineers had been disbanded in favor of a more traditional organization.
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MAY 20, 2009
Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. EcoBoost technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 20% improved fuel economy, 15% fewer CO 2 emissions and superior driving performance compared with larger displacement engines. Click to enlarge.
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APRIL 2, 2010
The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Passenger cars. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. mpg US (6.9 Earlier post.). Projected Flee-wide Compliance Levels. g CO 2 /mi (EPA).
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JUNE 7, 2010
Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.
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