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JANUARY 19, 2022

Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter liter, Pentastar V-6, gasoline engine.

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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. In 2014, Volkswagen will launch the latest high-performing TDI Clean Diesel engine generation (EA288).

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Although hybrid sales in Japan have stalled, and have dropped in North America, Europe and other regions have been the growth engine. In 2016, for the first time, Europe hybrid sales outpaced those of North America (285.9 million gallons) of gasoline. thousand vs. 266.2 thousand.). Toyota Motor hybrid vehicle sales.

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JULY 16, 2020

liter engine is a strong but smooth operator, yielding 203 hp at 6,600 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. The Camry’s four-cylinder engine uses a very high compression ratio (13:1) and Toyota’s innovative D-4S fuel injection, which employs both direct injection and additional port injectors. The Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Camry All-Wheel Drive.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter

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JULY 7, 2014

Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. liter four-cylinder engine and the NX 300h hybrid with 2.5-liter liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.

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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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JULY 28, 2011

liter EcoBoost engine. This is the first application of this engine in North America. liter EcoBoost engine combines gasoline direct injection and turbocharging with smaller overall displacement, delivering comparable power to a standard V6 engine while delivering the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder engine.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission. The engine’s output is 150 horsepower and 139 lb-ft (188.5 The car’s electric motor delivers power output of 39 kW (51 HP) and maximum torque of 151 lb-ft (204.8 N·m) of torque.

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APRIL 26, 2013

Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%.

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Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. In January, Stellantis said its Ram truck brand would start selling the ProMaster EV, a battery-electric model of the ProMaster van that it restyled and updated for 2023. Got all that? inches respectively.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

One major milestone of the past year includes the EV versions of the new smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 EV versions of the smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Earlier post.)

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MARCH 19, 2020

The new platform is based around a compact engine bay structure and shorter front and rear overhangs, with a 35 mm longer wheelbase creating greater cabin space between the axles. liter T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) with a 1.49 kW electric motor. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Audi of America announced that base pricing for the 2015 A3 sedan in the US will start at $29,900. It will be joined later in 2014 by the recently announced Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Subaru of America, Inc. liter, 4-cylinder Boxer engine and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Available in a standard trim and top-of-the-line Touring, models include a 13.4 hp/48 lb-ft (10 kW/65 N·m) electric drive motor integrated into the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. Earlier post.)

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MAY 11, 2017

MotivPower Systems, in partnership with Type-A school bus manufacturer Trans Tech, is bringing electric school buses to the Sacramento, California region. The new all-electric buses will be powered by Motiv’s all-electric powertrains, which are both designed and manufactured in California, supporting local manufacturing jobs.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Waste generated by the facility, which manufactures all Volvo trucks sold in North America, is now recycled, composted or converted to electricity. Conserving 434,291 gallons of gasoline, or. Saving 14,509 MWh of electricity.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

This year’s forecast recognizes an industry trend for slightly bigger engine sizes in Europe and China as automakers adapt powertrain strategies to tackle updated emissions regulations developed for real-world driving conditions. In these regions, a typical powertrain is a three- or four-cylinder engine with a displacement size between 1.2

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. In January, Stellantis said its Ram truck brand would start selling the ProMaster EV, a battery-electric model of the ProMaster van that it restyled and updated for 2023. Got all that? inches respectively.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. Hyundai’s IONIQ platform comes with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In terms of technical enhancements, particular focus has been placed on the V6 TDI engines, as in Europe more than 90% of all Touareg sales are of models with one of the two V6 TDI engine capacities on offer. Both six-cylinder engines have been modified and upgraded by adding an SCR catalytic converter. mpg US to 35.6

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. In a detailed presentation at SAE 2016 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies earlier this year on the design of the RWD PHEV system for the CT6, Tim Grewe, GM’s General Director of Electrification, called it a “Volt on steroids.” ( Earlier post.) kW) of power.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electric vehicles are most efficient when driven in town to take advantage of the regenerative braking, or on the open road at slower speeds. The all-electric efficiency averaged about 3.0 Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

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APRIL 3, 2014

The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius, according to David Boggs, Ricardo Technical Specialist, Engines, in a presentation at the recent 2011 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER) hosted by the Department of Energy in Detroit.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

For MY 2017, Audi has updated its A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the US with improved technology offerings such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and standard driver assistance systems including Audi pre sense front. It is viewed as a short-term to mid-term measure to bring electric cars into the portfolio.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., liter inline 4-cylinder engine; a high-performance model with a 2.4-liter Acura ILX Concept.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The system also improves fuel economy over standard all-wheel-drive setups by operating only when needed and serving as an energy recovery mechanism. liter gasoline Soul. liter gasoline Soul.

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MARCH 6, 2012

Chrysler’s Ram Truck will offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck—the only manufacturer in North America to do so. liter HEMI V-8 and features both compressed gas storage tanks and an 8-gallon gasoline fuel tank. If the CNG tanks are emptied, the vehicle will automatically switch to gasoline.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

While the small crossover will live on in other parts of the world with a rotary range extender, mimicking what BMW did with the i3 with some Mazda-specific flair, the company’s first all-electric vehicle seems to have been a flop in North America.& & Let’s be objective. & Other markets received MX-30s equipped with a 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Global Bioenergies has engineered an initial series of bacterial strains that can produce light olefins via the fermentation of sugars. psi make it also attractive for bending into reformulated gasoline. As a 100% drop-in fuel, isooctane can be used in any blending ratio with all standard fuels for gasoline motors.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Arriving in Kia dealer showrooms early next year, the 2011 Optima Hybrid is the brand’s first hybrid for North America and uses a full parallel hybrid system to deliver a 40.7% The system’s configuration does not require a high-capacity electric motor and generator, saving weight and cost.

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JUNE 22, 2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry, the new eighth-generation of the most popular mid-size sedan in the world and the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, will be going on sale in the US in late summer. liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter Dynamic Force engine. Earlier post.). inches and 4.07

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JANUARY 16, 2018

Avalon received an all-encompassing makeover by Toyota’s US-based design, engineering, and manufacturing entities at Calty Design Research Inc. Calty) in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toyota Motor North America Research and Development (TMNA R&D) in Saline, Michigan; and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and, a 2.5-liter

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