The Truth About Cars
MAY 17, 2024
It may be improved fuel economy or ride and handling. with mid-size and compact cars that were worlds better than anything Detroit built, thus knocking the domestics onto their heels for a long time. It took until 2008 for Chevrolet to have a decent mid-size -- that was, of course, the seventh-gen Malibu.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2012
Fitch estimates that the break-even industry sales level for the Detroit Three and major parts suppliers is now about 10.5 However, the relatively muted pipeline of new products from the Detroit Three in 2012 could result in relatively weaker pricing growth. million light vehicles, corresponding to 2009 recessionary sales volumes.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2009
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory’s Center for Transportation Research have devised new variable combustion strategy for hydrogen-fueled engines using the Lab’s Modular Automotive Technology Testbed (MATT). SAE 2008-01-2378 ). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.07.099.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2010
The global trends towards CO 2 reduction and improved fuel economy are important drivers of future growth in hybrid and electric vehicles. The exhibit coincides with Magna’s strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in hybrid and electric vehicle development and products. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JUNE 2, 2011
unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. A study by Delphi Powertrain presented at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit concluded that a 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine—such as the 1.0L
Green Car Congress
MARCH 27, 2012
Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. Ford has gained major market share in key commercial vehicle segments as the economy rebounds from the industry lows of 2009. in 2008 to 53.7% EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
While the XM1124 Humvee is already significantly more efficient than the conventional M1113 Humvee, boasting a higher top speed, faster acceleration, longer range and improved fuel economy, expectations are that the new, upgraded battery packs will increase the peak power capability of the current demonstration vehicles.
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