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MAY 25, 2023

Volkswagen’s updated Touareg SUV will launch in five powertrain versions: a turbocharged gasoline engine, two turbodiesel engines and two plug-in hybrids. Sales of the Touareg in North America were discontinued in the 2017 model year in favor of the new Atlas, designed for the US. All use a 3.0-liter liter V6 engine.

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JUNE 9, 2022

liter, direct and port fueled injection, inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine commonly used in the Camry line of vehicles. The “Dynamic Force Engine” achieves one of the world’s best thermal efficiencies of 40% in gasoline powered vehicles according to Toyota. The Toyota 2.5L

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Based on on-road measurements in their study, a team from the University of California Berkeley has estimated that, as of 2010, light-duty (LD) gasoline vehicles were responsible for 85% of CO; 18% of NO x ; 18% of organic aerosol (OA); and 6% of black carbon (BC) emissions from on-road motor vehicles in the United States.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Meanwhile, the CX-70 and CX-90 will hit the road in North America and other markets where larger models with a big presence are preferred. North America. North America. The straight-six new generation Skyactiv-X gasoline engine and Skyactiv-D diesel engine will also be introduced in combination with a 48V mild hybrid system.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. Accordingly, there are significant research efforts—including Ford’s own—aimed at understanding how PM emissions can be reduced by engine design (e.g., and fuel properties. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Market-introduction will begin in 2022. —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller.

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

and Methanol Holdings Trinidad Limited (MHTL) announced that MHTL intends to partner with G2X Energy to construct the world-scale methanol-to-gasoline (MTG)-ready, methanol production facility being developed by G2X Energy in Lake Charles, Louisiana. G2X Energy, Inc. Earlier post.). The Big Lake Fuels LLC facility will produce 1.4

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The newly-formed partnership between Ricardo North America (Ricardo) and Achates Power Inc. Ricardo, engineering specialists in advanced propulsion, software, thermal management and vehicle systems, added to its powertrain design/development capabilities in June when it partnered with API and expanded its Southern California team.

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JUNE 15, 2010

Volkswagen presented the new Jetta design at Times Square in New York. For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). liter gasoline engine and the top-end turbocharged 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine and the top-end turbocharged 2.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The design is a major achievement for emissions reduction as it enables a leak-proof seal for gasoline vapors. —Stevan Zivanovic, President Pierburg North America. This can be scaled easily to other OEMs, mitigating gasoline vapor emissions from millions of vehicles.

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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MARCH 29, 2010

For the second year in a row, the student team from Laval University in Quebec, Canada took home the grand prize at the Shell Eco-marathon Americas, taking top place in the 2010 competition with 2,487.5 mpg achieved by Laval University in 2009, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition.

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JULY 26, 2023

has entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with a subsidiary of McDermott International, Ltd to provide front end engineering and early planning services for Gevo’s development of multiple sustainable aviation fuel facilities in North America. The first facility, Net-Zero 1, is expected to be located near Lake Preston, South Dakota.

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MARCH 15, 2023

The Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), where Honda began auto production in America in 1982, will be Honda’s first auto plant in the US to transition to making EVs. Each Honda auto production facility in North America will have a critical role to play in Honda’s electrification strategy. Indiana Auto Plant (IAP).

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JUNE 28, 2012

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. The lab can test multiple fuel types, including gasoline and diesel, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. —Clint McDermott, manager of research and development, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America. In the new lab, located at its Northville, Mich.,

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Under the framework agreements, gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks will get cleaner through 2026 at about the same rate as the former Obama-era program. Each of the automobile manufacturers that have finalized Framework agreements have made additional and individual commitments to expedite the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut design with A-arms and aluminum pivot bearings. The A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Placed by customers in North America, the orders were booked last month. In addition to the already planned large-scale production at Rheinmetall’s location in Berlin, the Group will now be building up capacity for high-volume production of valves at existing facilities in North America.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In the case of the ''Terrain Tech'' version—the Touareg with special off-road applications and a four-wheel drive system with low range set of gear ratios, designed among things for particularly demanding off-road conditions – there is an improvement from 7.3 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US).

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

along with a team from Hyundai America Technical Center and academia was recently selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a $7.48 A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Delphi Corp.,

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JANUARY 28, 2021

—Henrik Rasmussen, Managing Director of Haldor Topsoe, The Americas. HydroFlex is Haldor Topsoe’s tried-and-tested technology for hydrotreating renewable feedstocks, resulting in high-grade gasolines, jet fuels and diesels. Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing then sells and distributes the products.

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. 208 gasoline range. 208 gasoline range.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

The plan also supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035 by providing essential infrastructure to meet the fueling needs of the increasing number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) anticipated on the road in the next decade. Irvine-based FirstElement Fuel, Inc.,

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APRIL 28, 2017

The myth surrounding the car that's credited with putting America on wheels simply isn't true: the Ford Model T was never meant to run fuels other than gasoline. The myth has circulated throughout the car's history, most recently thanks to the internet.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

With a compact engine bay structure, shorter overhangs and a longer wheelbase, the platform enables the car’s stylish new design and on-road posture, as well as its comfortable ride and satisfying handling traits. liter T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine, 44.2 New platform. kW electric motor and 1.49 diesel engine.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Ultra-low friction design leverages optimized bearing sizes and coated pistons. EcoBoost delivers more torque per liter than any other gasoline engine in North America, according to Fascetti. There are a number of patents on the mounting system, Fascetti said. Scavenging. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. The LX model achieves an EPA estimated 36 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined (6.5,

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

American Honda unveiled its new design study concept for urban transport, the Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT), at the LA Auto Show. The Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively around the city lifestyle. Honda’s P-NUT. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 22, 2021

The goal is to produce emissions-free renewable hydrogen for fuel cell electric cars and other vehicles at a price competitive with gasoline. While Linde’s system is already commercially available and being used abroad, its use at SunLine's fueling station will be the first time it is deployed in North America.

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MAY 1, 2009

Long Beach (California) Transit (LBT) has put 25 new gasoline-electric hybrid buses into service. The addition of these newly designed hybrid buses brings Long Beach Transit’s 40-foot hybrid fleet total to 87 buses, for a nearly 50% hybrid 40-foot fleet. liter V-10 gasoline engine mated to a Siemens ELFA generator and motor system.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is scheduled to arrive in North America early this year and in global markets later in 2022. Pacifica Hybrid features a Stellantis-designed, innovative dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter,

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Peak torque arrives at 1,750 rpm in the Td6 while the gasoline V6 produces its 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) at 3,500 rpm. Similarly, the low-end torque of the Td6 allows the vehicles to deliver 0-60 acceleration times comparable to the higher horsepower V6 gasoline models. seconds for gasoline V6 models. for the Range Rover.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Ford C-MAX in North America will offer a 1.6-liter A global Ford design, the 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost I-4 features twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 168 hp (125 kW) with non-premium fuel and 173 lb-ft (235 N·m) of sustained torque.

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APRIL 19, 2009

Some of the vehicles in the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. The student team from Laval University (Quebec, Canada) took the grand prize in the “Prototype” category at the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas , held 15-18 April at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, with 2,757.1 Eco-Design Award. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. liter engine in the Taos uses the latest advances in gasoline-engine design to bring outstanding fuel economy to the compact SUV segment. —Johan de Nysschen, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America. Taos teaser image.

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