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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Ford Motor Company is doubling the production capacity of its Cologne, Germany, engine plant to produce more than 1,000 units per day of the 1.0-L L EcoBoost engine to meet growing European demand. liter EcoBoost engines accounted for a growing share of overall sales. In the first eight months of 2013, models equipped with 1.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. —Andreas Schamel, Ford’s director Global Powertrain Research & Advanced Engineering. million (US$3.9-million)

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MAY 24, 2011

In addition, these pure electric vehicles are often used where a conventional engine is banned as on lakes and indoors or where it is impracticable as with underwater vehicles. Electric Vehicles—Land, Sea & Air Europe 2011. The more battery/ less engine scenario is encompassed in the term range-extended hybrid.

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APRIL 9, 2015

Shell, in collaboration with Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine (ICE). Development of the lubricants, engine and vehicle will be completely integrated. Why a petrol car? Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Emission measurements conducted by Institute of Transport Economics in Norway, in collaboration with VTT in Finland, show that new Euro 6 cars with diesel engines are struggling with NO x emissions well in excess of regulatory type limits when in real traffic. Click to enlarge. —TØI Report 1407/2015.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The line-up is familiar to the outgoing range, with carry-over engines and mechanicals (a 200kW/332Nm 3.5-litre litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre HEV and PHEV options will join the petrol and diesel duo tested here later in the year. litre I4 turbo-diesel AWD).

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MARCH 20, 2012

In 2011 fewer than 50,000 battery electric vehicles were sold in in the world, equivalent to a market share of about 0.1%. The figure suggests that the car market will continue to be dominated by traditional combustion-engine models for the foreseeable future. We continuously improve their efficiency. —Stefan Jacoby.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

New car registrations in the EU, 1990-2011. liter diesel engine in Dagenham that will power future Ford vehicles from 2016. The engine will be developed at Ford’s Technical Centre in Dunton, Essex, one of the largest automotive R&D centers in the UK. Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge. The arrival of the Ford Mustang in Europe.

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APRIL 11, 2011

As it aims to make its vehicles even more fuel efficient, Toyota is exploring two concepts that will deliver petrol engines with more than 45 per cent thermal efficiency. According to Koichi Nakata of Toyota, speaking at the SAE 2011 High Efficiency IC Engines Symposium in Detroit, the engines would be applied to future hybrid [.].

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The line-up is familiar to the outgoing range, with carry-over engines and mechanicals (a 200kW/332Nm 3.5-litre litre V6 petrol FWD or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre HEV and PHEV options will join the petrol and diesel duo tested here later in the year. litre I4 turbo-diesel AWD).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

With less than a week to go until it makes its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has released more details about its C-X16 Concept. The two-seat hybrid car comes with a next-generation supercharged 3.0litre V6 petrol engine that can produce 380PS and 332lb-ft of torque with a Formula 1 styled hybrid boost [.].

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MARCH 9, 2010

EcoBoost gasoline engine. Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. The 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines are available as either a 1.6-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). TDCi diesel.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

At its launch at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show it was revealed that the 2012 Mazda3 will come with the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G petrol engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

There has been much discussion for over thirty years or more around the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine.

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APRIL 4, 2012

It was the best-selling full-size saloon car in the USA during 2011 with sales in excess of 171,000 units: and now Chevrolet has revealed a brand new version of its Impala (pictured) model. The vehicle, which goes on sale in early 2013, is the model’s 10th generation and will come with three direct-injected petrol engines: [.].

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The original B-MAX concept was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and one year on it is set to boast a 1.0litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine as well as [.]. The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is taking shape rapidly – and now Ford has revealed plans to introduce an all-new Ford B-MAX at the event.

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MARCH 4, 2013

The amended Eurovignette Directive (2011/76/EU) relating to the charging of HGVs for use of major European motorways prescribes that from 2013, Member States may include air pollution costs in any charging structure for roads under the Trans? Diesel, used by most HGVs, causes more air pollution per kilometer than other fuels such as petrol.

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APRIL 10, 2010

The brand new Lotus Elise has a unique claim to fame – for its performance level it has the lowest CO2 emissions of any petrol sports car in the world. That’s the statement after the new entry level 2011 Lotus Elise was certified with an emissions figure of 149g/km of CO2 – that’s a reduction of [.].

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Rapid downsizing, improved fuel economy and simplification of the company’s engine line-up – they are the key elements of Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy. According to Ferrero, the Chrysler Group will be a global centre of engineering competence for hybrid and electric vehicles, both for the Fiat Group and the Chrysler Group.

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MAY 2, 2016

reported in their paper on a policy workshop convened in 2011 on the relevance of traffic-related wear emissions for air quality policy development, with the focus on non-exhaust PM emissions. earlier post ). Background. The pan-European team of van der Gon et al. The composition therefore differs depending on the rock material used.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

It is roofless and includes electric motors in each of the two front wheels as well a naturally aspirated engine at the rear. Among its green features is a stop & start system that places the engine on standby when the vehicle is at a standstill or when driven in electric mode.

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JULY 2, 2009

It is already scheduled to debut in Europe this autumn, and now BMW has confirmed that it’s eagerly anticipated BMW X1 vehicle will arrive in the United States by calendar year 2011. It also has a wide variety of petrol and diesel powertrain choices.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

There are three HDI units available with the C3 (70, 90 and 110 DPFS) as well as four Euro5 petrol engines (1.1, All of the engines are mated to a five speed manual gearbox with the exception of the HDi 110, which is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox. 1.4i, VTi95, and VTi 120).

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JUNE 17, 2009

Dr Menahem Anderman, the President of Advanced Automotive Batteries, believes that lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent 21 per cent of the advanced battery market by 2011. His forecast can be divided into application segments with Anderman seeing the greatest opportunities in the mini EV and extended range electric vehicle market.

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APRIL 19, 2011

TFSI four cylinder engine with turbocharging and petrol direct injection, as well as an electric motor [.]. The increasing importance of the Chinese automotive market has been clearly emphasised at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, with Audi unveiling the A3 E-Tron plug-in hybrid concept at the event.

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JULY 26, 2009

Ford Australia will invest A$230million into a number of environmentally focused projects including the first global rear-wheel drive application of the company’s turbocharged, petrol direct-injection 2.0l four cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle - the Ford Falcon, starting from 2011.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

The two motoring companies have joined forces with the intention of introducing the mid-size Kizashi saloon car to the North American market in 2011. The vehicle will use small but high capacity lithium-ion batteries and should get 20 per cent better mileage than comparable petrol powered cars. So what can we expect from the Kizashi?

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Green Cars News

MAY 29, 2009

The poll results should be welcome news for the Department for Transport which last month announced an incentive scheme that would see grants of up to £5,000 being offered to purchasers of electric powered cars from 2011. They talk of incentives of up to £5,000 for prospective buyers of electric cars from 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The four-seat vehicle, which is on schedule to be launched at the end of 2011, uses the electric propulsion system applied in the Chevrolet Volt with a 16kWh lithium-ion battery pack that provides an electric range of up to 37 miles. It also includes an on-board petrol/E85 engine generator that extends its range to more than 311 miles.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

The 1.6HDi 16V 110hp and the 1.6HDi 16V 90hp Euro V engines (the latter being specified in the Airdream+), are fitted with Citroen’s DPFS (Diesel Particulate Filter System). Looking further ahead Citroen has also confirmed it is developing even more efficient power trains, and a second generation Stop & Start system for 2011.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

The successor of the old Megane, the Renault Fluence will be launched with a series of engines, with all diesel models having a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rating of 119g/km and qualifying for the Renault eco2 signature. In total there will be two petrol versions: a 1.6 16V 110hp with automatic transmission; and a 2.0

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

liter gasoline-fueled Duratec engine—to be dedicated solely for the Indian Figo—at its Chennai, India engine plant. liter engine. Both engines, along with locally-sourced Ford IB5 transmissions, will be fitted in the new Ford Figo that will be produced at the plant starting in the first quarter of 2010.

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JULY 19, 2009

Though it has made no secret of the fact that it believes the future of green cars lies with pure electric vehicles, Nissan plans to sell hybrid vehicles based on its own technology in Japan from 2011. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

The vehicle combines full electric mode for short distance travel and uses a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway travel. The result gives us just under 50g/CO2 per km for the mix of electric and petrol used in the Government test. Axon Automotive Ltd. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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JULY 11, 2009

litre Ecotec four cylinder engine as well as a 22kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack from Canada’s Advanced Lithium Power. The Karma uses similar hybrid architecture to the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and operates exclusively on electricity for up to 50 miles depending on how aggressively it is driven. It features a 2.4

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. ECOnetic is similar, looking at friction reduction, weight and engine management, things such as camshaft timing and turbocharging. Q: How efficient can diesel engines become? Q: Are Ford working on full hybrid technology? litre and 2.0

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