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

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In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

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Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

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Nissan outlined its Intelligent Mobility vision at the Geneva International Motor Show. This enabled Nissan to introduce the breakthrough LEAF, the world’s first mass production EV, in 2010— years before any of our competitors. In 2017, the Nissan Qashqai will become the first Piloted Drive vehicle available in Europe.

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

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In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. Volkswagen’s 2010 1.4L —Dave Genise. Tiggo, 1.3S

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Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

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Ford made a splash at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with the introduction of 10 C-segment cars, including a new hybrid and plug-in hybrid based on the C-MAX ( earlier post )—this following on the roll-out the prior week of the Ford Focus Electric ( earlier post ). .; Hydrogen is farther out.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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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, l/100 km) combined based on internal testing.

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Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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In 2010, The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Delphi, along with partners Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI); Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants (WERC); and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) for a $7.48-million Background. Earlier post.) FSN (smoke number). CNL (combustion noise). load & speed dependent.

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Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion

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Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. This is Delphi’s first diesel Common Rail program with Volkswagen and it is on a vehicle that is now the most economical five-seater with the lowest emissions and the 2010 World Car of the Year. This combination allows for just 87 g/km of CO 2 emissions.

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