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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.).

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ). Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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Hitachi Automotive Systems supplying 5 kW/kg high power density prismatic Li-ion cells for MY 2016 Malibu Hybrid

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Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Hitachi uses an NMC cathode paired with a hard carbon anode. Ah Li-ion cell—a downsized and lightweighted version of the 5.5

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted.

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Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

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Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. Hybrid-electric vehicles have significantly reduced the time the engine is on, which inhibits the ability to purge fuel vapor stored in the carbon canister. New Engine Valves. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L

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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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Given the properties of the fuel blend, improved fuel efficiencies can be generated by several approaches, including downsizing/downspeeding; increased compression ratio; reduced enrichment; and the leveraging of improved efficiency at part load. Downsizing/downspeeding. 1 (current production) and 11.9:1. EcoBoost pickup truck.

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