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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Hyundai America Technical Center $4.95 The project is part of Hyundai’s advanced engine technology strategy and is planned to be used in future production vehicles as both stand-alone (engine only) and hybrid (PHEV, MHEV) configurations.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Volkswagen has continued to evolve its small displacement turbocharging technology with each new engine generation. In 2022, the fourth evolution of the EA888 pushes state-of-the-art turbocharged engine design further still; it is one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built. liters (1,984 cc). 1 for the GTI.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Volkswagen announced that the Taos compact SUV, which slots into the lineup below the Tiguan, will feature a new version of the EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder engine that currently powers the Jetta sedan. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4 Taos teaser image.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. Earlier post.) The Volvo LIGHTS project was made possible by an award to South Coast AQMD of $44.8 million from CARB as part of California Climate Investments (CCI).

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Volkswagen launching refreshed MY 2022 Jetta in US; engine upgrade, IQ.DRIVE. For the 2022 model year, Volkswagen of America will launch a refreshed Jetta family with new technology and styling to elevate both the value-oriented Jetta and the sporty Jetta GLI. The refreshed Jetta adopts the 1.5-liter Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG).

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Mazda North American Operations is delaying the introduction of its SKYACTIV-D diesel engine ( earlier post ) in North America from the original targeted Spring 2014. SKYACTIV-D engine would reduce fuel consumption compared to the current 2.2L As described in 2011, the 2.2L

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AUGUST 21, 2023

When Mack set out to develop a vehicle for refuse collection customers seeking an alternative fuel solution, they were able to pair the proven 4500 RDS transmission with a 320-horsepower Cummins L9N engine. —Rohan Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket, Allison Transmission

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Jeep will offer a diesel-powered Wrangler for the first time in North America with the introduction of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine ( earlier post ), rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque in this application, with engine stop-start (ESS) technology standard. axle ratio.

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JULY 16, 2014

has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar and International WorkStar vehicles with the company’s 9- and 10-liter engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The company’s internal testing shows these products are delivering up to 8% in fuel economy improvement over the previous generation.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Electrify America is investing $1.3 The investment will help Electrify America reduce its overall energy-related costs and lower the company’s impact on Sacramento’s electrical grid. Electrify America will purchase an interest in an energy storage program with the utility company.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. All-new Mazda3 is the first production car to offer Mazda’s innovative Skyactiv-X engine. The SKYACTIV-X engine uses a spark to ignite only a small, dense amount of the fuel-air mix in the cylinder. The Skyactiv-D 1.8

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APRIL 22, 2021

Allison’s eGen Flex system is capable of improving fuel economy by up to 25% versus a conventional clean diesel bus, and has the ability to operate accessories such as air conditioning and electric heat at optimal efficiency with electric power. —Rohan Barua, Vice President of Sales, North America at Allison Transmission.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Plug Power, a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Nikola Corporation, a developer of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, have entered a strategic relationship focused on moving the hydrogen economy forward.

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JULY 14, 2013

Technologies in the EA888 engine line. Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter liter turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TSI engine, which will gradually replace the 2.5-liter to 1.6l); EA 888 (Gen3 gasoline engines 1.8l

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Cummins delivers powertrain solutions that provide leading performance and fuel economy through the integration of hardware and software. Cummins will work closely with Gatik’s engineering team to provide additional technical expertise. This announcement follows on rapid commercial and technical progress at Gatik.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter EcoBoost engine.

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JULY 28, 2023

Ballard Power Systems received an order for additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). These eighteen, 200 kW fuel cell engines (3.6 Over the past two years, Ballard has supplied CPKC with 20 fuel cell engines for use in three different types of locomotives, with combined fuel cell power of 4MW.

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APRIL 26, 2019

liter engine. (At engine for the Altima, including the mirror bore coating.). The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 million engines a year. The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 million engines a year.

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JULY 6, 2013

The Nikkei reports that the hybrid version of Honda’s next-generation Fit, powered by a newly developed engine and electric motor, is capable of delivering fuel economy of about 36 km/l of gasoline (84.7 The Aqua posts JC08 fuel economy of 35.4 The Aqua posts JC08 fuel economy of 35.4 mpg US, or 2.8 mpg US, 3.8

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AUGUST 30, 2023

This included project management support in engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement and supply chain management. US Government Bureau of Economic Analysis statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation show that RVing is the second-largest conventional activity for the nation.

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MARCH 6, 2013

Sivak found that while the vehicle fuel economy of the entire light-duty fleet improved by 40% (from 13 mpg US to 21.6 l/100km), because of the decrease in vehicle load, the occupant fuel economy only improved by 17% (from 24.8 In other words, a 20% increase in fuel economy would result in a net 18% reduction in fuel consumption.

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JUNE 25, 2014

announced that its International ProStar linehaul and regional haul tractors are now available with the company’s 13-liter engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage Series Automated 10-speed transmission. The new ProStar offering delivers up to 5% in fuel economy improvement. Navistar, Inc.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. liter GDI Gamma engine ( earlier post ), paired with proprietary six-speed automatic or manual transmissions. The new Gamma 1.6L

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost engine has EPA-estimated ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined (12.4, l/100 km, respectively)—the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of any gasoline-powered full-size pickup sold in America. Ford offers new F-150 customers four engine choices: the available 2.7-liter

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced new collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corporation with the goal of delivering further enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. More than 215,000 DTNA trucks in North America are online, said Martin Daum, President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

The joint venture between Rush Enterprises and Cummins will seek to enhance production of near-zero emissions natural gas powertrains by manufacturing Cummins-branded natural gas fuel delivery systems for the commercial vehicle market in North America. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of the Engine Business at Cummins.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

A new study on ultra-low emission natural gas heavy-duty engines found that the new Cummins-Westport 11.9-liter liter engine achieved California’s lowest smog-forming emissions standard, and maintained those emissions during all types of driving. The results underscore the importance of the near-zero truck engines for cleaning the air.

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JUNE 10, 2020

After more than two years of preparation, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) produced Toyota’s first hybrid transaxle in North America this previous week.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Volvo Trucks North America is working with Linde Canada Inc., a leading industrial gas and engineering company, in an exclusive, one-time pilot, importing five Volvo FH LNG (liquified natural gas) powered trucks to Canada. and up to 500 hp with up to 1,000 km range (621 miles). and up to 500 hp with up to 1,000 km range (621 miles).

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. Key assumptions for these two scenarios (e.g., powertrain efficiency, component weights, etc.)

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JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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MARCH 26, 2015

is showcasing the results of a four-year joint program with the US Department of Energy (DOE) at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). Cummins Inc. ATLAS target.

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JUNE 7, 2013

liter engine with Valvematic technology; improved aerodynamics; and low rolling resistance tires. The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 l/100km) due to to the new Valvematic engine combined with a newly developed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

—Andrew Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development. Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a new set of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach is an important driver of this program.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Main modules of development for the EA288 diesel engine. Source: Volkswagen Group of America. liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. In the MQB set, the new EA288 four-cylinder covers engine displacements ranging from 1.6 Diesel Engines' Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

division, maker of the Delo brand of heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address the growth of severe duty applications in on- and off-highway markets. A critical part of this process is to find an engine oil which is not just heavy duty, but severe duty.

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JULY 17, 2017

Volvo Trucks North America’s new VNL series delivers up to 7.5% improved fuel efficiency when spec’d with Volvo’s available D13 Turbo Compound engine (D13TC). when compared with previous GHG14 D13 engine models. when compared with previous GHG14 D13 engine models. Earlier post.) percent improvement overall.

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