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DECEMBER 30, 2013

A team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Motors, led by ORNL researcher Dr. Jun Qu, has developed a new group of ionic liquids as lubricant additives that could help improve the energy efficiency of cars and trucks. Fuel Efficiency Lubricating Oils' Jun Qu, Huimin Luo, Miaofang Chi, Cheng Ma, Peter J. 2013.11.010.

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MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

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AUGUST 11, 2021

These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance. Eaton is developing 48-volt systems that include motor generators and inverters that generate 48-volt DC power for the vehicle.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. liter SIDI intelligent direct injection engine along with advanced eAssist intelligent technology (light electrification, earlier post ), which work together to reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared with the standard model. The new model features a 2.4-liter

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General Motors Buick Motor Motors 186

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% The hybrid system employs an Eaton automated transmission with an integrated motor/generator (26 kW/ 44 kW peak) and a 340 VDC, 1.8 Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

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JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system.

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Hybrid Motor Motors Motoring 210

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APRIL 5, 2012

Honda Motor Co., has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) for mid-size vehicles that significantly enhances both driving performance and fuel economy. The wide ratio range offers cruising with enhanced torque in the lower rpm range, thereby enhancing fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Fuel Economy Economy Vehicles 273

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. and in a league with luxury/performance SUVs that come nowhere near this Toyota’s fuel economy.

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APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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EPA Chevrolet Miles i-MiEV 236

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

An HVH250 motor. AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. AMP will use the Remy HVH250 electric motors in their custom electric vehicle conversions. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Motors. Click to enlarge. Remy International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Conversion Motor Motors Motoring 218

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APRIL 2, 2010

Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). Source: TIAX. Click to enlarge. per gallon.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The M35 Hybrid uses an original parallel one motor/two clutch hybrid system and features a decoupling 3.5-liter There is also a significant improvement in fuel efficiency at highway mode, compared to conventional systems.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

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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. The refreshed A8 will be shown at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A comparison of the current STEO to the September 2013 edition shows only a 3 cent/gallon difference in the forecast for average gasoline prices. The general outlook for motor gasoline is for declining consumption as average new vehicle fuel economy continues to improve.

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APRIL 19, 2015

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid system is designed to provide all-electric driving for most daily commutes, while maximizing fuel efficiency by providing blended power from the engine and battery at higher speeds and higher loads, even when there is energy stored in the battery. (By ELR is not offered in the Chinese market.).

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Alternative fuels from biomass.

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

Twist beam assembly mass comparison. With fuel economy regulations increasing rapidly, automakers are looking for every way they can to take weight out of vehicles. Funded by members of SMDI’s Automotive Applications Council and members of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co.,

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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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MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. 30kW, 151 lb-ft electric motor. E-Motor power [hp].

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

kWh lithium-ion battery system built with Hitachi power-optimized cells ( earlier post ), an electric induction motor-generator and regenerative braking capability to improve fuel economy. Somewhere around 20 kW, you start to act like a full hybrid.you start adding clutches, motors, your cost goes up.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, making it easier for consumers to access fuel efficiency data of potential purchases. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, which is now widely recognised by consumers.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

These medium-duty postal and parcel delivery trucks operate in an urban environment in which a significant portion of their trip time is spent idling, resulting in low fuel economy. Urban delivery trucks have low average driving speed, and electric motors provide higher efficiency at low speeds. —Lee et al. equipment).

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JULY 23, 2010

General Motors Co. By comparison, the new refrigerant lingers in the atmosphere for 11 days and has a GWP of only 4. The new regulation requires an overall 40% improvement in overall US fleet average vehicle fuel economy by 2016. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. Earlier post.).

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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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MARCH 30, 2021

This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. Not enough can be said about how excellent the General Motors 3.0L These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Based on an optimized, more compact fuel cell system presented by Mercedes-Benz in its F 600 HYGENIUS research vehicle in 2005, the 80 kW stack module in the B-Class F-CELL is around 40% smaller, but develops 30% more power output and cuts fuel consumption by 16% compared to the A-Class stack. Source: Daimler AG. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Still 650V as in the first Mirai, the next-generation fuel cell stack in the new Mirai is about 20% smaller and 50% lighter than the previous stack, and so fits easily under the hood. In comparison, the first-gen Mirai was FWD, and the larger stack was placed under a raised section of the passenger compartment floor.

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MARCH 11, 2014

BMW had originally anticipated combined test-cycle fuel consumption of 2.5 The results achieved in the EU test cycle allow for quick comparisons with other vehicles and also for favorable taxation in many countries; however, BMW is also providing some real world fuel consumption estimates based on driving in everyday traffic.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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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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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Nissan Motor Co., This system promotes eco-driving by showing drivers their fuel economy. It assists continuous eco-driving by providing advice and making a comparison with other drivers showing the eco-drive ranking. The trial users can expect reduced travel time and fuel consumption. Eco-Drive Support.

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JUNE 12, 2012

The longer life and increased fuel economy yield a benefit to the EXT Li-ion batteries, according to A123’s calculations. In addition, the fuel economy savings from the Li-ion system are higher, due to the the capability for increased charge acceptance. TCO calculations for a micro-hybrid application. Jeff Kessen.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system. Comparison of 4-cylinder Mid-size Sedans. Fuel economy [city/hwy]. 2010 Camry.

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