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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 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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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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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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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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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio. An associate at the Anna Engine Plant assembles the Atkinson-cycle engine.

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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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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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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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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. Total fuel savings.

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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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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.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

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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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MARCH 25, 2015

The 10% gain for the heavy-duty truck equates to a yearly savings of more than $4,600 in fuel per truck for the average long-haul operation. powertrain combination of the latest PACCAR MX-13 engine with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission, and fuel-efficient drive axles. Driver assistance for fuel economy.

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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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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The drivetrain technology utilizes a Tier 3 or Tier 4 engine driving a 227kW switch reluctance generator with step-up gearing to produce electrical energy. This technology is a complete series electric driveline system from engine to wheel featuring an innovative energy recovery system. Hybrids Off-road'

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 CR-V, going on sale this winter, features the model’s first turbocharged engine and new features and technologies. The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that delivers more horsepower and torque than the 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder it replaces, with no compromise in fuel economy anticipated. EcoBoost but with expected same fuel consumption. liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost delivers more power and torque than the outgoing 2.0L

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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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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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APRIL 17, 2014

Subaru of America, Inc. The 2015 all-wheel drive Outback offers the roomiest interior, most capable chassis and highest fuel-efficiency in the model’s 20-year history. Limited also improves fuel economy, with manufacturer-estimated ratings of 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 combined (11.8, 2015 Outback. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5

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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.

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JUNE 12, 2014

The Nissan Frontier has been the comparable vehicle variant for the Americas.) The NP300 Navara’s powertrain delivers improved performance, with reduced fuel consumption and emissions, as well as a dynamic control braking system that makes for a leader in segment performance. liter DOHC in-line 4-cylinder diesel engine or 2.5-liter

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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. Running on regular gasoline, SPCCI works by compressing the fuel-air mix at a much higher compression ratio, with a very lean mix.

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JUNE 10, 2013

At the 2012 Los Angeles Motor Show in December, Audi of America announced the significant expansion of its diesel model line-up with the addition of A8, A7, A6, and Q5 TDI diesel models to the Q7 and A3 TDI already on sale in the US. The all-new Audi A3 sedan arriving in 2014, will also be available with a TDI clean diesel engine.

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. liter V6 engine, and customers also can choose from an available 3.5-liter liter V10 premium gas engine. liter V8 standard gas engine.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF. The label also puts the LEAF as best in the mid-size car class in terms of fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions of criteria pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

liter, direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 engine with two-stage Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology. For improved fuel efficiency, the 2016 Pilot will also include a stop start feature—Honda’s first non-hybrid application of this technology. This contributes to improved fuel economy.

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JUNE 9, 2012

The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 —Al Pearson, chief engineer, Product Validation Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America. mpg US (22 L.100km)

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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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MARCH 25, 2013

The new UltraShift PLUS LSE (Linehaul Small-Step Efficiency) will be released initially with Navistar’s proprietary MaxxForce 13L SCR engines on the International branded vehicles and followed shortly thereafter with Cummins ISX15 engines. Production is scheduled to take place in April of this year.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic is currently working with four OEMs on evaluating the system, Rocke said: one each in Asia, North America, Europe and the other in the heavy-duty engine sector. The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

liter Td6 turbocharged V6 diesel engine delivers 254 horsepower (189 kW) and a low-end torque output of 440 lb-ft (597 N·m). Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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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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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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