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PNNL team develops onboard fuel separation technology to enable octane-on-demand for improved fuel economy

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Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed an onboard separation system that could support increased fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of an octane-on-demand fuel-delivery system. That’s where PNNL’s onboard separation technology comes in.

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CMU study highlights lower-cost design path to fuel economy compliance: acceleration trade-off

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A team at Carnegie Mellon University has found that engineering design modifications that compromise other performance attributes—specifically acceleration—offer a pathway to reduce the cost to automakers of compliance with fuel economy standards. —Whitefoot et al.

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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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As suggested in 2018, ( earlier post ) the 2021 Jeep Gladiator is now available with the 3.0-liter The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. 1 to improve fuel economy and reduce engine noise. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine. axle ratio.

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Gen 3 Ecodiesel in 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel delivers 480 lb-ft, leading fuel economy

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liter V-6 EcoDiesel is also expected to lead the segment on fuel economy. The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is available in all models and configurations, including a first-time offering in the Ram Rebel. Pricing and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to the truck’s on-sale date. liter EcoDiesel. 1 from 16.5:1.

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Biosynthetic motor oil receives highest industry performance certification; demonstrates improved fuel economy

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These formulations have also been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to exceed requirements of the most recent service category issued by API’s Lubricants Group—the API SN “Resourcing Conserving” designation. A key component of the ILSAC GF-5 designation is demonstrated fuel economy improvement.

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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The Volvo integrated driveline then uses extreme downspeeding to maintain road speed at lower RPM, saving even more fuel. The enhanced system includes an updated wave piston design that offers a higher compression ratio of 18.1. The D13 with Turbo Compounding is available from 405-455 hp with up to 1,850 lb-ft of torque.

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Cummins announces fuel economy improvements for heavy-duty lineup

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For the most fuel-conscious fleets, the ISX15 is available with ratings of 400 hp to 450 hp, which deliver peak torque at 1000 rpm. Since 2010, Cummins has made numerous improvements to the ISX15 to deliver up to 7% better fuel efficiency; customers moving from a pre-2010 engine could experience up to 10% improvement.