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JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. to flow through the radiator and into the engine compartment, allowing cooling. of the engine. A downspeed axle configuration using advanced engine. Active grill shutters (active based on temperature to maximize. consumption.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbon fiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Turbocharged gasoline engine and a 210 hp, 2.2-liter liter diesel. The Stelvio 2.0 The Stelvio 2.0 The 180 hp 2.2

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SUV Carbon Fiber Diesel Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Diesel-hybrid and gas-hybrid powertrains. A Diesel-Hybrid Powertrain on display is composed of an F1A Euro VI Step D engine—now suitable for heavy duty homologation—with a power range between 136 hp and 156 hp. The engine has a displacement of 2.3 The other powertrain elements are the FPT Industrial 2835.6

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Concept Industrial Industry Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

In the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the Le Mans 24 Hours as the season’s pinnacle event, Audi will compete with a thoroughly revised R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrid racer in the 4-megajoule class. The improved hybrid output, however, results in a restriction for the internal combustion engine. Earlier post.)

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Audi 2015 Diesel Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Audi unveiled the V10 TDI diesel nanuk quattro concept show car prior to the the IAA in Frankfurt. liter diesel engine produces more than 400 kW (544 hp) and delivers 1,000 N·m (738 lb-ft) of torque from 1,500 rpm. The TDI engine can be seen through the rear window. liters per 100 kilometers (30 mpg US ).

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Concept MPG Diesel Audi 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Audi Motorsport unveiled the R18 e-tron quattro: the first LMP1 car to combine a highly-efficient TDI diesel engine with a hybrid system. Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high-vacuum. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

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Audi Energy Storage Hybrid Diesel 304

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MARCH 31, 2014

Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. Mainstream Engineering Corp. Mainstream Engineering Corp. NO x Sensor for Diesel Engine Emissions Systems. Lead organization. Description.

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Exhaust Wind 2014 Motor 261

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Germany’s Wirtschafts Woche reports that Volkswagen will produce 250 units of its ultra-efficient XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), and price them at €111,000 (US$145,000). two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9

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JANUARY 12, 2018

will partner with ANL to increase efficiency and reduce emissions on optimizing heat transfer in diesel engines through simulations of piston and spray geometry in a project titled “Heavy-duty Diesel Engine Combustion Optimization for Reduced Emissions, Reduced Heat Transfer, and Improved Fuel Economy.” Caterpillar Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

The four Audi R18 cars (two hybrid, two diesel) from Audi Sport Team Joest occupied positions one, two, three and five. Operating at the rear of all four Audi R18 cars was the latest evolution of the compact V6 TDI engine with VTG mono turbocharger that was used at Le Mans for the first time in 2011. The engine is a 3.7-liter

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Audi Hybrid Carbon Fiber Energy 337

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MAY 28, 2020

With fuel capacity options ranging from 30-60 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE), and the ability to be installed on one or both sides of the vehicle, the ProRail can be configured to meet a wide range of fuel capacity requirements.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine delivers power of 38 kW / 51 hp. Between 1,800 and 2,250 rpm the 55 kilogram light turbo-diesel direct injection engine delivers 120 N·m (89 l b-ft) maximum torque.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Eight projects are aimed at improvements including developing and demonstrating dual-fuel or dedicated natural gas engine technologies for high-efficiency medium and heavy-duty vehicles to reduce petroleum usage and developing advanced computational fluid dynamics models to accelerate the development of advanced engine technologies.

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MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Carbon Engine 218

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JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The engine hood and numerous add-on parts are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

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MARCH 28, 2014

Although the prototype currently runs on diesel, its turbine is fuel-neutral and can run on compressed or liquid natural gas, biofuels or other fuels. The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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JUNE 25, 2012

BMW has a track record of developing bodies made from carbon fiber. and 2-liter diesel engines to Toyota. Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners on the development of an advanced new rear-wheel drive hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BMW Toyota Fuel Hybrid 326

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AUGUST 10, 2011

The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Advanced fuels and lubricants. Grantee Description.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

in diesel hybrid drive from the Audi Q7 e?tron TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. speed tiptronic directs engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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APRIL 9, 2019

As well as ecological and tax benefits, TGI technology offers exceptionally low costs per kilometer—up to 50% cheaper than a gasoline equivalent model and 30% cheaper than a diesel—and with the further improvements SEAT has made to the technology, now it can go even further before needing to be refueled.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

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JUNE 29, 2015

Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

liter, supercharged and turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The Polestar system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 litre V6 TDI engine. litre V6 TDI engine. TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Topics addressed include: advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D; Lightweight materials; Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D; and Fuels technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies). turbomachinery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. Liters diesel. System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW).

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. For all subtopics, technologies may be applicable to compression ignition and/or spark ignition engines. Miller Cycle).

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AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

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MAY 18, 2010

The public perceives hybrid as a sign of eco-friendliness, despite the fact that diesel engines are often much more efficient. Our top priority is the large model series because this is where the savings potential is greatest. In Japan, for instance, the government has adopted a proposal to offer tax credits for hybrid vehicles.

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BMW Hybrid Available Carbon Fiber 199

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APRIL 10, 2012

In order of priority, low temperature exhaust after-treatment catalysts are needed for the reduction of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), Carbon Monoxide (CO), or unburned hydrocarbons (HCs) from internal combustion engines. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies. Engine Friction Reduction. Subsystem Component Technologies.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

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MARCH 1, 2016

But, with electric vehicles, an electric motor is used to drive the wheels, which effectively frees the combustion engine to exclusively convert chemical energy into mechanical energy and finally into electric energy. At the heart of the concept is a carbon-fiber monocoque to provide exceptional torsional rigidity and passenger safety.

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

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JULY 12, 2013

On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Connected Vehicles that leverage data, enhance vehicle safety and connect drivers with their digital worlds in a responsible way.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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OCTOBER 2, 2016

Other improvements included: Advanced integration of Navistar N13 Engine utilizing proprietary intelligent controls and high efficiency combustion. Innovative use of lighter-weight carbon-fiber panels in the upper body, roof headers, back panel, and dash panel. New LT Series. Fuel economy.

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