2010, 2011, Downsizing and Oil

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. Reduced transmission friction thanks to the use of low viscosity oils. Downsizing alone results in a saving of 6%compared with the engine it replaces. Select Engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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APRIL 18, 2013

The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. Since 1990, however, the ESCII (2010 = 100) has remained essentially static, changing by less than 1%. tCO 2 /toe); in 2010 it was 56.7 million, up 43% from 2011. tCO 2 /TJ (2.39 tCO 2 /TJ (2.37 tCO 2 /toe).

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Carbon Supplies Global Transportation

Volvo Car Corporation introducing start/stop technology in cars with automatic transmissions

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Beginning early in September 2011, the six-speed automatic transmission with start/stop becomes available in the D3 versions of four Volvo models: S60, V60, V70 and S80. An electric pump keeps oil pressure up in the automatic gearbox while the engine is stopped. Downsized five-cylinder engine.

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Corporation Volvo Cars Downsizing

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

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JUNE 22, 2013

VCR 4-cylinder engine (projected data) from a 2011 report by Envera. The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy. Brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) curves for a 5.7L

Engine

Engine Eaton Fuel Economy Downsizing

Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines. From June 2010 to June 2011, some car manufacturers offered clean diesel as well as hybrid powertrains on the same model. Diesel/hybrid US take-rates, June 2010-June 2011.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge. liter engine.

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Ford Engine Global Market

Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

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MARCH 3, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai revealed the latest additions to its growing collection of eco-focused Blue Drive innovations. The i10 blue, which goes into production at the end of 2010, employs the new 1.0-liter

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. The system comprises a deactivation rocker arm and oil control valve. When engine conditions are right, for example in highway cruise, the engine computer gives a command to the oil control valve and the unneeded cylinders shut down to save fuel. New Engine Valves.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda engineers are presenting a series of papers on SKYACTIV technologies at the upcoming 2011 JSAE/SAE International Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants meeting in Kyoto at the end of August. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., Click to enlarge. Mazda and hybrids.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In July 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) appointed the Committee to Review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership, Phase 2, to conduct an independent review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP). The 10-year funding for this program expires in 2011. Background. kW versus 3.0 Recommendation 6-3.

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, Earlier post.).

PHEV

PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in

Ford moving to vehicle testing with advanced 2.3L MiGTDI engine research project; Tier 3 SULEV30 target with 25% fuel economy improvement

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JUNE 23, 2014

Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

The more efficient combustion engine technologies, with their enabling of downsizing, come in compatibly with hybridization, with hybridization and electrification playing a larger role over time. V6 EcoBoost engine in the 2010 MY Ford Taurus SHO and Flex as well as the Lincoln MKS luxury sedan. Planning background. —Dan Kapp.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

Volvo Car Corporation introducing start/stop technology in cars with automatic transmissions

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Ford moving to vehicle testing with advanced 2.3L MiGTDI engine research project; Tier 3 SULEV30 target with 25% fuel economy improvement

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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