Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
A new generation of low voltage micro-hybrid technologies in vehicles could allow existing engine technology and transmission combinations to be downsized and support significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Controlled Power Technologies and AVL have been working [.].
Green Cars News
MAY 16, 2009
As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. Both engines show how Volkswagen reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and fuel consumption. It meets the EU5 exhaust emission standard.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2011
Within advanced ICE technologies, engine downsizing, turbocharging, optimized cooling, low friction, start-stop systems, electric power steering, direct injection, and variable valve timing will likely lead. BCG expects these to be mainstream across most passenger-car segments in all major markets. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
The HyBoost demonstrator is showcasing the positive effects of engine downsizing by achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0litre version of its vehicle (a Ford Focus) while producing fuel economy and CO2 emissions close to those of a Toyota Prius.
Green Cars News
FEBRUARY 17, 2012
The new Ford B-Max-set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show-is to offer emissions from as low as 104g/km CO2, thanks to the use of efficient new engines. Ford say its downsized and optimised engines will mean that its new compact family vehicle will will deliver best in class fuel economy for both in [.].
Green Cars News
DECEMBER 1, 2009
A new project has set the ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30-40 per cent. Known as the HyBoost project, this two-year research programme announced recently by the Technology Strategy Board, aims to demonstrate a cost-effective, ultra-efficient petrol engine in a C-segment passenger car.
Green Cars News
MAY 30, 2009
However, there are also significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. Its fuel consumption is 30mpg and its emissions are 185g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2). Tags: Fiat Green cars Latest news Fiat Lancia Delta green aars Lancia Delta.
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