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JANUARY 18, 2013

This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal drop in fuel economy due to traveling 80 mph rather than 70 mph.

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JUNE 20, 2011

advantage over competing buses in fluid economy—a measurement of diesel fuel plus liquid urea consumed by the vehicle’s emissions reduction system. Comparisons of type C buses have typically been centered on fuel economy. to conduct a head-to-head fluid economy comparison.

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Economy Fuel 2010 Fuel Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”. In addition, electricity generation also produces emissions.

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Climate Pollution Gasoline-Electric 2017 268

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AUGUST 2, 2017

million currently approved Euro 5 and 6 diesels in the country, according to the outcome of the “National Diesel Forum” held in Berlin today between the automotive industry and the German Federal and state governments. At Wednesday’s National Diesel Forum. This also includes the further optimization of the diesel drive.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China.

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Diesel Global Market China 255

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JULY 16, 2013

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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MARCH 4, 2010

The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The Syracuse team, for example, is using exhaust gas heat to help bring the fuel to SC states.)

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. Another feature of the new family of premium gasoline engines is near-engine exhaust aftertreatment.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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MARCH 20, 2012

A new report highlights the results of research work carried out by Ricardo and TRL on behalf of the UK Department for Transport, exploring the means by which improvements in diesel fuel efficiency could be realized within the rail network of Great Britain. Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 30% on the freight duty cycle.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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JUNE 29, 2013

improvement in total fluid consumption (diesel + diesel exhaust fluid for SCR) over conventional diesel combustion. The pair assumed that the conventional diesel combustion mode used selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet NO x constraints. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Kokjohn and Reitz.

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Light Engine Wisconsin Fuel Economy 207

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1 mpg US vs. 18.6

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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The Ricardo CryoPower split-cycle engine concept redefines the processes of internal combustion to enable significantly improved internal thermal efficiency in comparison with today’s state-of-the-art engines. CryoPower is based on the use of a separate induction and compression cylinder from that used for combustion and exhaust.

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Commercial Engine Companies Fuel 199

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APRIL 21, 2015

The LH gasoline hydraulic hybrid shows an extreme reduction in NO x compared to a diesel baseline. Broadly, the test results show significant reductions in NO x , particularly against a non-hybrid diesel baseline, and fuel economy improvements of up to 18% for the vehicle and under the drive cycles tested. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Emissions Light Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

In comparison, average PN EFs from a PFI vehicle exhibited less spatial variability, with mean PN EFs 15 m from the roadway 17% lower than those measured 3 m from the roadway. Hence, GDI PM mass loadings and chemical composition may vary depending on the measurement environment or exhaust conditioning.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target. smog and particulates. CA LEV US T2B2 CA SULEV. Robert Czarnowski.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Source: Rolf Reitz.

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Wisconsin Gasoline Diesel Universal 225

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The recuperated engine uses isothermal compression via cryogenic injection to enable significant exhaust to compressed gas heat transfer. Recuperator to transfer heat from exhaust gas to compressed air. The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. Source: Neville Jackson. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Waste 249

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. TDI (the smallest diesel engine intended for production applications ever built by Volkswagen); a 10 kW motor; and 7-speed DSG installed at the rear. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies, from Tula’s 2013 SAE paper. In their 2013 SAE paper, the Tula engineers described two primary benefits from dynamic skip fire technology: Fuel economy improvement via removal of pumping losses and optimization of combustion. Wilcutts et al. Wilcutts, M.,

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GM Engine Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

In addition to lower fuel consumption, the direct-shift transmission, well known from its use in passenger cars, causes less wear to auxiliary equipment, reduces the burden on the driver, particularly on short trips, and combines the convenience benefits of an automatic transmission with the economy of a manual transmission.

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Exhaust Fuel Available Gas 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1. mpg, exceeding the EPA figure.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

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JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. By comparison, an electric car has only half the friction loss of that of a car with a conventional internal combustion engine. million TJ/a.

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Fuel Exhaust MPH Finland 186

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APRIL 14, 2010

The next generation of Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines will introduce cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), enabling higher compression ratios, according to Ford executives speaking at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit.

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Ford Congress 2010 Gasoline 210

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APRIL 27, 2018

Opel is introducing a new advanced diesel in the Grandland X compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel is more powerful and more economical than the engine it replaces. WLTP measurements converted to NEDC values for comparison purposes.) In comparison to its predecessor, the 88 kW/120 hp 1.6-liter

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Diesel Exhaust Engine Fuel 236

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AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Flash Drive: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Duramax Diesel. Three-Row SUV Comparison. Your numbers may differ. Hitting the Road.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter twin turbo diesel with 2,000-bar injection pressure; and an 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be used in a hybrid application. In cars featuring a manual gearbox, in turn, a gearshift point indicator facilitates the choice of the ideal gear for maximum fuel economy. Straight-Six Diesel Engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new family of diesel engines, starting with the new all-aluminum four-cylinder OM 654, which will make its world premiere in the new E-Class E 220 d in spring 2016. In our opinion, the diesel engine is indispensable in trucks and cars if we want to further reduce the CO 2 emissions from traffic.

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Diesel Mercedes Fuel Exhaust 150

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AUGUST 27, 2021

For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. Drivetrain.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. The fuel economy is marginally better if you were to opt for the base Atlas Cross Sport with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The EPA has rated the GV80’s fuel economy at 21 mpg city/25 highway/23 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The turbocharged four-cylinder balanced power and fuel economy. Your numbers may differ.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 A lightweight cylinder head made of pressure-cast aluminum alloy uses front-located exhaust ports that provide greater freedom in the layout of the close-coupled catalytic converter which mounts directly to the cylinder head. liter i-DTEC diesel.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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JULY 6, 2010

Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. gasoline and Diesel fuel), alcohol-based liquid fuels (e.g., Earlier post.) compressed natural gas).

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Fuel Economy Exhaust Plug-in Economy 186

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APRIL 17, 2014

Compared to new diesel engines, the Delphi team found that BSFC for GDCI at light loads was comparable or better, and at high loads was about 5% higher. A high octane fuel was injected late on the compression stroke of a boosted diesel engine operating with high EGR. Very low fuel consumption, NO x , and PM emissions were measured.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

The engines shall have extremely low engine-out nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and particulate matter (PM) as a target; and shall have efficiency similar to state-of-the-art direct injection diesel engines (i.e., For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

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JUNE 9, 2011

diesel for the ML350 BlueTEC model that which meets emissions standards in all 50 states and delivers improved performance, yet with considerably reduced fuel consumption. The positive results at AMG led Mercedes-Benz to adapt this cylinder wall coating technology for use in the V6 diesel engine as well. US fuel economy city/hwy.

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Mercedes Diesel SUV Fuel Economy 186

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MARCH 9, 2015

liter, 150-hp turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TDI diesel ( earlier post ), fitted with a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. All the powertrains deliver comparable or more power along with improvements in fuel economy. Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo.

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