Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2011
Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing.
Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2010
Current EPA regulations require vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. liter supercharged V-6 on its 2011 Q7 sport utility vehicle (SUV). This allows our customers to reduce vehicle weight up to 300 lbs. —Dave Genise. liter V-6 and the 4.2-liter
Revenge of the Electric Car
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
car that they’re using with a comparable sticker price, but the operating. The Roadster is charged not with gas but with a 240-volt house plug which. emissions, doesn’t need regular oil changes or exhaust system repairs. Tesla hopes to see a sales surge in 2011 when it rolls. other manufacturers before 2011.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Based on a GM study of more than 300 model year 2011 and 2012 Volts in service in California for more than 30 months, many owners are exceeding the EPA-rated label of 35 miles (56 km) of EV range per full charge, with about 15% surpassing 40 miles (64 km) of range. 4-cylinder engine.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
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. All new Auris diesel engines benefit from low compression ratios, optimized combustion chamber dimensions and enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler efficiency. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.
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