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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. Earlier post.) km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These models include the Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Santa Cruz and a new dedicated-platform, electrified Ioniq SUV, all of which feature new designs, eco powertrain availability and major platform options. The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode.

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Hummer All-Electric Miles Range 231

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

With this move, Valeo becomes the first automotive supplier to offer its customers a range of electric superchargers. Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines.

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

As part of the EU-funded THOMSON (Mild Hybrid cOst effective solutions for a fast Market penetratiON) project, Ricardo is pursuing research that aims to reduce the development cycle time of hybrid vehicles through the use of simulation for the simultaneous optimization of mechanical, thermal and electrical energy efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

At the SAE 2013 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Symposium in Anaheim this week, Owen Thunes, Senior Project Engineer, Zero Emissions Research Group at Nissan, provided an updated overview of the company’s development efforts on the upcoming FF (Front-engine, Front-wheel drive) hybrid system. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) liter V6.

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion 220

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Growth in light duty SSV sales during the next decade will be predominately in the three major market regions of North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific, primarily because these regions are the most aggressive in their implementation of fuel economy and emissions regulations. Expectations are not uniform across all regions.

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North America Sale Global Vehicles 273

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JULY 6, 2010

Accumulated fuel consumption over Cenex drive cycle for standard London taxi (TX2) and DuoDrive-equipped TX2 (blue line). EVO Electric Ltd., EVO Electric Ltd., In June, EVO Electric announced that its latest design has a demonstrated peak power density of 5 kW/kg (2.5 Click to enlarge. Bridgestone ECO-Rally on 7 July.

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Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors 199

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. This evolution has led to the point where achieving significant fuel savings through the introduction of new technologies has become difficult. Δ in electric range. Power from ORC.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. MWh/vehicle.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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MAY 27, 2014

For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Methodology.

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JULY 7, 2014

Both NX models offer their own version of pro-active all-weather drive (AWD). The new Lexus NX features numerous other firsts in a Lexus, among them: The all-new 2.0-liter Lexus created an all-new engine architecture for its first turbo. It assists turning on slippery roads and straight-line stability at high speed.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. Direct Shift-CVT: A New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

This has resulted in higher catalyst loading per volume of substrate and led to downsizing of systems from those available in 2010. A wide variety of technology options can be deployed on heavy-duty engines and vehicles to reduce engine-out NO x while improving fuel economy to reduce the total cost of ownership of trucks.

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010 291

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JUNE 22, 2013

Brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) curves for a 5.7L All three engine BSFC curves correspond to an engine speed of 2000 rpm.Click to enlarge. The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Engine Eaton Fuel Economy Downsizing 207

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AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cobra electric supercharger. At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications.

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Water Engine Commercial Diesel 370

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen staged the world premiere of the all-new Touareg—which is up to 200 kg lighter and up to 20% more fuel efficient than the outgoing model—and the new Touareg Hybrid at the Postpalast in Munich. Total system output is 380 PS (375 hp, 279 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 N·m) of torque; combined-cycle fuel consumption is 8.2

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Hybrid MPH Gasoline-Electric MPG 218

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. By area of interest, the awards are: EV Everywhere Plug‐In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases (Area of Interest 1).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The clutch module contains a second clutch, currently not activated, which can disconnect the combustion engine from the drive train to enable electric-only driving in a future phase. Downsizing a gasoline engine (e.g., Click to enlarge. Stage 1 of the Turbohybrid powertrain concept. Click to enlarge. The Turbohybrid system.

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Hybrid Concept Downsizing Fuel 150

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. EcoBoost technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 20% improved fuel economy, 15% fewer CO 2 emissions and superior driving performance compared with larger displacement engines.

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Ford Engine Cleveland Production 186

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%.

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Ford Engine Global Market 199

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APRIL 4, 2012

liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, For this next-generation design, 70% of the parts have been redesigned, which, along with a downsized oil pump, lower oil level and low viscosity oil results in up to 40% reduction in internal friction (versus the previous design).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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MARCH 31, 2014

Mercedes highlights the most important measures as including: For all gasoline and diesel drive systems: Friction-optimized downsizing engines with turbocharging, direct injection and thermal management; gasoline engine with Camtronic (C 180). The start/stop system as standard for all engine variants. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 24, 2011

Daihatsu, the minivehicle specialist in the Toyota Group, has developed “e:S Technology (Energy Saving Technology) that it says will be at the heart of production of future motor vehicles with high fuel efficiency, low prices, and resource-saving features. and the downsizing of the particles sprayed from the injector.

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MPG Engine Oil Downsizing 246

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Compression ratio.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. When it reaches the marketplace, this all-new 1.6-liter combined with fuel consumption of an engine of its size.

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MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The fuel is injected by means of magnetic injectors and seven-hole injection nozzles.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Opel introduced the new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) earlier this month. The new Astra has grown slightly to provide a roomier interior and, at the same time, it has benefited from engineering enhancements that allow it to improve fuel efficiency and performance. liter variant, improving fuel efficiency by nearly 18%.

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Exhaust MPG Gasoline-Electric Engine 199

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

This time it was the turn of the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta, which will be available in both four-door and five-door body styles and comes with a choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected fuel economy of 40mpg. Twin internal clutches keep it in constant mesh while continually optimising for maximum responsiveness.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 engine, with the 2.0l

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