Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2016
Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. By MY 2013, higher-octane gasoline-fueled LDVs accounted for 14.2% In MY 2010, 12.5% of the total gasoline-fueled LDV market.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2013
From 2013-2015, Ford of Europe will increase total EcoBoost gasoline engine production by 35%. EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to reduce consumption by up to 20% over larger engines. liter three-cylinder and the 1.6- liter four-cylinder variants.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2011
’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. 2013, though it will continue after-service operations in the market. The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2012
For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb-ft of torque, according to GM. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 10, 2010
The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved the introduction of a new specification engine for Formula One racing from 2013, underlining the FIA’s stated commitment to improving sustainability and addressing the needs of the automotive industry. Current units are 2.4L V8s, with a maximum of 18,000 rpm.
Green Car Congress
JULY 14, 2013
Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. For 2014, the Jetta SportWagen incorporates only minor changes over the 2013 models. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter liter engine will be replaced by the 1.8-liter liter turbocharged four cylinder during the 2014 model year.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2014
In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started. 2013) “Cold Start Concept (CSC): A Novel Catalyst for Cold Start Emission Control,” SAE Int. 6(2):372-381 doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0535. Weigert, E., Fuels Lubr.
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