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JUNE 9, 2022

Data was collected with the stock ignition system with a representative ignition strategy, followed by comparison to a drop-in replacement with the TPS nanosecond pulsed power ignition system (coil and plug). The Toyota 2.5L engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system.

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Emissions Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 243

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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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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Hydrogen operation with the current WFS HPDI fuel system outperforms natural gas in terms of thermal efficiency, mainly due to lower equivalence ratio for H 2 at given fueling energy level, higher kinetic energy for H 2 jets as well as higher tolerance of H 2 combustion to fuel rich operation. Source: Westport/AVL.

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Fuel Hydrogen Exhaust Emissions 221

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JULY 9, 2013

The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Fuel economy estimates for Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic will be finalized soon.

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MPG EPA 2014 Fuel Economy 239

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JANUARY 15, 2012

The transient results illustrate the gradual formation of the nucleation mode particles with continuous increase in exhaust temperatures. The particle number count under those conditions increased by more than an order of magnitude in comparison to DPF-out particle concentrations. Credit: ACS, Thiruvengadam et al. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Diesel West Virginia 2007 218

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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JUNE 29, 2013

Rolf Reitz of the University of Wisconsin found that reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) ( earlier post ) in a light-duty engine can meet Tier 2 Bin 5 NO x levels without aftertreatment, while offering a 4% improvement in fuel consumption and 7.3% Earlier post.). —Kokjohn and Reitz. Sage L Kokjohn and Rolf D.

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Light Engine Wisconsin Fuel Economy 207

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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. —Zimmerman et al.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

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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

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. Exhaust gases were captured in order to measure the vehicle’s emission of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and NO x.

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Hybrid Emissions Light Fuel 150

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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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JUNE 11, 2011

will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 Fuel economy (10-15) km/L [mpg US]. Fuel economy (JC-08) km/L [mpg US]. A cooled EGR system cools part of the exhaust gas and returns it to the combustion chamber in order to suppress knocking.

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Mazda Japan Engine Price 199

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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.

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GM Engine Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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JULY 30, 2015

In independent tests, DSF has improved fuel efficiency by up to 17% as measured on a CAFE basis when compared to a vehicle (V8 engine) that does not have cylinder deactivation. Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies. GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula in 2012. Wilcutts et al.

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2015 Fuel Economy 2013 2014 150

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JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. liter V6 is offered as standard equipment across base, XLT and Limited models and delivers an anticipated improvement in fuel economy of more than 20% versus the current Explorer. V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

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MARCH 20, 2012

This would include a new turbocharger and corresponding exhaust manifold modifications, and a new air filter to reduce inlet pressure loss. Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 3% for both intercity and local duty cycles. 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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MARCH 17, 2014

Mass comparison, 4x4 crew cabs. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create fuel-efficient pickup capability in a mass-efficient mid-size package. Chevrolet expects EPA fuel economy estimates for Colorado this summer. Click to enlarge. four cylinder and 3.6L

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Colorado 2015 GM Silverado 262

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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 This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

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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. Three-Row SUV Comparison. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

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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.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 85

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MARCH 15, 2024

The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. The Active Fuel Management system helps reduce fuel consumption by temporarily deactivating some of the engine’s cylinders in certain driving conditions. In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

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JULY 16, 2013

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 By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1 With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. Variable valve timing.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves an estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway fuel economy rating. Fuel economy [city/hwy].

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2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

The chemistry of a fuel impacts the emissions from an engine, with the most obvious example being unburned or partially burned fuel which is a major component of engine exhaust. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3% 3% unburned or partially burned organic fuel components. Emissions Engines Ethanol Fuels'

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Emissions Ford Exhaust Engine 294

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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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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 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 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. V6 AWD model.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

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MAY 24, 2011

Toyota’s sales target for the Prius v (for “versatility”) is about “ten to fifteen percent” of conventional Prius sales in North America, or about 15,000 to 25,000 vehicle per year, depending on which year is used for comparison, according to Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter.

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

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AUGUST 3, 2015

In other words, they found that they real-world fuel economy benefit of adoption of HEVs may be better than for estimates based on EPA “sticker” fuel economy alone. Our real-world VSP-specific FCR measurements suggest computed FTP (city) cycle CV fuel use would be nearly 2 times higher than for the HEV and 1.3

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 150

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JUNE 22, 2017

With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency. inches, respectively, in comparison to the longer stroke of the Camry’s new 2.5-liter

2018 150

2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

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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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JANUARY 12, 2012

of the energy output of the fuel is used to actually move the car; the rest is wasted. 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%. With current technology, only 21.5% million TJ/a.

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Fuel Exhaust MPH Finland 186

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . Customers are now beginning to demand more fuel efficient vehicles, and recent legislation is mandating 40% improvement in.fuel economy between now and 2016. Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) under boosted conditions. Direct injection fueling.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

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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.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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JULY 14, 2009

While most current port fuel injected gasoline engines utilize one injector per cylinder (furnishing fuel to two intake ports), the new Nissan Dual Injector system uses an injector for each intake port—i.e., Fuel Injection Comparison. doubling the number of injectors per cylinder.

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Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline 150