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AUGUST 18, 2015

Among their findings is that an increased ethanol fraction in gasoline could help reduce PM mass and black carbon (BC) from gasoline direct injection engines (GDI). Vehicle steady-state testing showed that the hygroscopicity of PM emissions at high speeds (70 mph; κ > 1) are much larger than emissions at low speeds (30 mph; κ.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

European availability of a similar but probably renamed model is planned for early 2015. The dual mode Qin can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph) with a claimed overall fuel consumption of up to 1.6 For long distance journeys the car uses its 1.5TID gasoline engine.

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MARCH 23, 2016

The front and rear motors power all four wheels and enable a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). Volkswagen intends for the new MEB platform to enable a series production car to have pure electric range that is on par with today’s gasoline-powered cars by the end of the decade. It powers two electric motors, one to drive each axle.

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JUNE 30, 2014

For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 In 6t h gear, acceleration from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes just 9.7 liter EcoBoost delivers 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.5 TDCi diesel engine.

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

However, Chevrolet is trying to challenge that passenger car diesel hegemony with the compact Cruze Diesel, introduced for MY 2014, and now with a facelift for MY 2015. turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 It is used with steel connecting rods, floating piston pin bearings, and high-strength aluminum pistons.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

standard: three gasoline power units (THP 225 S&S EAT8, THP 180 S&S EAT8, PureTech (twice voted engine of the year in 2015 and 2016) 130 S&S 6-speed manual) and two diesel units (BlueHDi 130 S&S—with a choice of 6-speed manual or EAT8—and the BlueHDi 180 EAT8).

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APRIL 29, 2014

50-state availability will be announced in 2015. Maximum torque is 251 lb-ft (340 N·m)—approximately equivalent to the torque from a modern three-liter gasoline engine. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km).

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AUGUST 15, 2013

2015 GLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. There will also be the first-time offer of the gasoline-engined rear-wheel drive BMW X3 sDrive28i for the US market.

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DECEMBER 3, 2017

engine, first unveiled at the 2015 LA Auto Show for the 2016 CX-9. The outside two cylinders can shut down when the vehicle is operated at steady speeds between 25 and 50 mph, but all four cylinders work instantaneously when needed for maximum performance. naturally aspirated engine and the turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda6’s 2.5-liter,

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MARCH 13, 2014

By leveraging the MQB platform, Volkswagen is able to manufacture different variants of the Golf—gasoline, diesel, CNG, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric e-Golf—“bumper to bumper on the production line.” In our Group, electric cars aren’t built in separate plants, they are made bumper-to-bumper with diesel or gasoline models.

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JULY 14, 2014

In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. (It Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012).

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MAY 9, 2015

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12‑volt electrical system. lb-ft), with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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JULY 29, 2015

MIB II not only creates the foundation for the next generation of Volkswagen’s Car-Net connected vehicle services platform, but also offers a comprehensive suites of connected vehicle services and features. The first 2016 models featuring the new infotainment system will start landing in dealer showrooms late July 2015.

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

Porsche views “hybrid” as being as synonymous with performance as with sustainability, pointing to the victory of the 919 Hybrid in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2015 and 2016. The all-wheel Porsche achieves a top speed of 278 km/h (173 mph) and delivers a system torque of 700 N·m (516 lb-ft) from stationary without hesitation.

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MAY 3, 2021

Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP. According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from connected vehicle systems is expected to grow from $96.3 Cars will drive themselves and connect with others. billion by 2025.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is expected to take fewer than 12 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to approximately 90 mph. improvement in torsional rigidity over the gasoline-powered Soul. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter The 1.33L gasoline and 1.4L A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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JULY 7, 2014

2015 Lexus NX 300h. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. liter gasoline engine especially for use in the 2015 NX 300h. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 15, 2015

(Cadillac sold 1,310 units of the ELR in the US in calendar year 2014, and sold 311 units in the first quarter of 2015.). Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 gasoline-powered engine-generator. 2016 Cadillac ELR. foot-long (1.6

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OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota gave its Prius c—the smallest of the brand’s eight hybrid models—a major styling and interior upgrade for 2015; for 2016 the big enhancement is the available Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C), which equips the car with an array of driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

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JUNE 16, 2015

The first generation Sharan made its debut in Geneva in 1995; between 1995 and 2015 more than 800,000 Sharans were sold worldwide. The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. Its top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) (DSG: 198 km/h).

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JUNE 3, 2015

mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 149–109 g/km) is fitted with an all-new range of engines comprising two gasoline and two diesel units, each with 2.0-liter Gasoline engines. Its pulling power enables acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.5 The new BMW X1 xDrive20i sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.4

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

roads by 2015? The president is hoping to use incentives to get one million plug-in hybrid vehicles to consumers by 2015. Paulson, Coda’s founder Miles Rubin has attracted investments from other well-connected individuals, including Thomas “Mack&# McLarty, former chief of staff for President Clinton. Five million.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 MQB and MLB.

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MAY 17, 2015

Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Audi Q7 e-tron. Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

With a sportier design and an entirely new drive system ( earlier post ), the 2016 Volt electric car features a higher capacity battery pack and 50 miles of all-electric range (MY 2015 = 38 miles); greater efficiency; and stronger acceleration. The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. kWh battery system (MY 2015 = 17.1

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The new Mark 7 Golf, which is MQB-based, offers gasoline; diesel; natural gas; plug-in hybrid (the GTE); and battery-electric (the e-Golf) versions, all of which can be manufactured bumper-to-bumper on the same assembly line. liter TSI gasoline engine from the EA 211 series (which spans 1.0L The MQB spans the A0 to C segments.

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JANUARY 6, 2016

With the BUDD-e, Volkswagen has also developed a vehicle that is more thoroughly connected with its surroundings than any car before it. Volkswagen’s new MEB platform is designed to enable a series production car to have pure electric range that is on par with today’s gasoline-powered cars by the end of the decade.

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JUNE 15, 2016

The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. The electric propulsion motor alone powers the front wheels, as the gasoline engine (decoupled from the drive wheels) powers the electric-generator motor, which in turn provides power to the battery pack.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Its four-cylinder gasoline engine, in conjunction with 60 kW electric motor, gives it a total system output of 205 kW (279 hp) and torque of 600 N·m (443 lb-ft). The C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID will be at dealerships from March 2015. Depending on the connection, a charge time of around two hours is achievable (with 230 V and 13 A, 3.0

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos, designating that performance was awaiting the driver. The pixel LED active bending head and fog lights turn up-to 15-degrees at speeds to 25 mph, illuminating curves. Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 The gasoline engine only runs in reversing to power the batteries. That 10 years is now only applicable for the Generation 3 made from 2010-2015, but at least there are options. In our commute, that consists of 60% highway, 40% city, we get around 4.6

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JULY 14, 2015

Global annual sales of all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are forecast to quadruple within three years from 218,000 in 2015 to 893,000 in 2018. The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 220 km/h (137 mph); in E-Mode, 130 km/h (81 mph).

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JANUARY 16, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. We turned very fun 0-60 mph times of about 3.7 The power charge door, located on the left rear fender, looks just like if this car used gasoline. Rising to the top of the EV pack.

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MAY 8, 2023

does 0-60 mph in about 7.9 USB ports front and rear and a wireless phone charger complete the connectivity features. Ready to go beyond normal Crosstrek use The Crosstrek is also the best-seller in the subcompact SUV category, offering standard AWD, two gasoline engines and a reputation for safety. Story by John Faulkner.

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