Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2018
liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 Earlier post.). The pictures and video below illustrate the major components. Earlier post.). Development and testing of the new 2.7L
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2021
Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2023
Ricardo is working in collaboration with Achates Power to develop the next generation of opposed-piston (OP) gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engines for light duty vehicles in a multi-phased project (BERYL), funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
Plug in America
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Clean cars can improve air quality and public health Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S. In 2021, real-world fuel economy was over 25 mpg (compared to the proposed 2032 target of 58 mpg.) Reduce our dependence on oil by avoiding the need for more than 88 billion gallons of gasoline through 2050.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. mpg US) and 7.1
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2011
gasoline five cylinder; the 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel; and the 2.0L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. The car exhibits significantly reduced fuel consumption and emission values compared to the previous model thanks to the switch to turbo-gasoline (TSI) and common rail turbodiesel direct injection engines (TDI).
Green Car Congress
JULY 6, 2022
mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 137g/km. The 200ps variant returns a WLTP average fuel consumption of 48 mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 127g/km. The in-line six-cylinder configuration produces less vibration due to its characteristic perfect balance, for a smooth and quiet engine tone, while delivering a clean and engaging sound.
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