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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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MARCH 2, 2012

L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 Individualized spray cone angle technology compensates the natural nozzle offset inherent in eight-valve engines due to the asymmetry of the intake and exhaust valves.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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MARCH 7, 2015

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 The original engine concept for the three-wheeler was to take the Geo Metro engine and create a template for the Elio engine; the Metro engine was compact, perceived to be efficient, had the correct power requirements, and is relatively inexpensive to produce.

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MPG Engine Motor Motors 150

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Chadwell et al.,

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

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APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. To further reduce fuel consumption, the Theta II’s engine management software, which governs injection pressure, engine cycle timing and exhaust retreatment rates, has been revised. Estimated fuel efficiency for the Nuvis is 34 mpg US (6.9

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Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Grail Engine Technologies , the designer of a two-stroke engine using forced semi-homogeneous charged compression ignition (FS-HCCI) combustion, has adopted the Pulstar pulse plugs from Enerpulse ( earlier post ). HCCI is a combustion regime in which well-mixed fuel, exhaust gas and air are compressed to the point of auto-ignition.

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Engine Plug-in Concept Plug 186

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APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC concept. At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The Audi engineers have also further improved the crash safety through the intelligent composite concept in the TT Roadster. The upper area of this wall houses the steel roll-over bars, whose elegantly rounded form marks another classic design theme. The switchable flaps in the exhaust system underscore the sporty sound.

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine 231

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. In the two-seat XL1, the developers successfully came up with a body concept which delivers more everyday utility than in the two previous prototypes. At this station, all parts are moved to their prescribed design positions by special fixtures.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3-liter liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. L/100km or 75 mpg US). Mazda’s new SKY-D clean diesel engine offers high fuel economy and output performance as well as low exhaust emissions.

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 230

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Audi has unveiled the second-generation A7 Sportback, which is the essence of Audi‘s new design language. The four-door coupé brings the show car design of the prologue studies ( earlier post ) to production. mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 TDI (diesel) engine.

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Audi Gasoline Engine Standards 210

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 Just like in Formula 1, the battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with innovative direct cooling of the cells. kWh/100 km) brings advanced technologies from motorsport to the road.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

l/100 km (35 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 149 g/km); in the E 350 Cabriolet, its fuel consumption (combined) is 6.8 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 154 g/km. Unlike conventional systems, a twin-scroll turbocharger merges the exhaust gas ducts of cylinder pairs in the flow-optimized manifold. l/100 km (34.6

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Engine Mercedes Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. Power comes from Ford’s 108 hp (80kW) 1.6-liter

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MPG Ford Re-Charge 2010 236

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MARCH 26, 2015

Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. This lubricated belt system is designed to last the life of the engine. ATLAS target. ATLAS result.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

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MARCH 3, 2010

The i-flow concept. Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Harvested energy from hot exhaust gases is recaptured by this generator which is fitted into the exhaust manifold. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Exhaust system configuration.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing 357

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.).

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

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JANUARY 26, 2012

mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. As revs increase, the flow of exhaust gas also reaches the larger turbocharger, which announces its arrival with the engine spinning at just 1,500 rpm. seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Average fuel consumption is 6.3

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

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AUGUST 27, 2015

The Monza Concept presented at the 2013 IAA ( earlier post ) was the role model for Opel’s eleventh compact class generation. Further size- and mass-optimization measures include shorter front and rear overhangs, as well as the up to 25% lighter exhaust system which saves around 4.5 kilograms (9.9 lbs) on this part alone. meters is 2.5

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MPG Exhaust Engine Design 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a 3.5-liter The hybrid module’s design does not differ much from the compact, disc-shaped 15-kW electric motor of the S 400 HYBRID ( earlier post ), even though it is three times as powerful.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

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AUGUST 4, 2011

liters per 100 km fuel consumption (41 mpg US), corresponding to 134 grams of CO 2 /km (215.65 The Audi valvelift system, which adjusts the lift of the valves in two stages, is active on the exhaust side. This concept benefited from the integration of the exhaust manifold into the water-cooled cylinder head.

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Audi Parts Fuel Range 230

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3 US mpg) (89 g CO 2 per km [143.2 US mpg) (89 g CO 2 per km [143.2 The three-cylinder diesel unit is designed as a transverse engine and has a displacement of 1,422 cc. This thermal management concept quickly brings the 1.4 The Audi A1 1.0 liters fuel per 100 kilometers (54.7

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Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Possible areas of interest for technology to improve fuel efficiency include: Development of high-performance low-temperature catalysts for exhaust aftertreatment. Fuel property impacts on combustion.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

liter unit would serve as the engine component in a future production X5 eDrive PHEV—as well as ideas for future solutions in the field of lightweight design, aerodynamics and thermal management. BMW eDrive” is the collective name for all drive concepts from BMW that are geared to achieving zero emissions at the point of use.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

For over 100 years now, trucks have roared down America’s many highways, leaving clouds of dust and exhaust in their wake. While it may seem like they are among the nation’s top polluters, trucking companies have a bottom-line reason to reduce fuel consumption and have been designing innovative ways to conserve gas for decades.

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Fleet Gas-Electric Pennsylvania Commercial 52

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers / 38.6 – 37.3 liters, or 41.3 - 39.2

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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JUNE 10, 2015

BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. The innovative insulation concept has the additional effect of further improving acoustic comfort. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

At the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, Volkswagen is unveiling a new Golf BlueMotion concept car. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. In the Golf BlueMotion concept car, Volkswagen is employing a 1.6-liter The latest Golf BlueMotion. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Concept 2013 Fuel 359

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JANUARY 28, 2010

The turbo also improves exhaust aftertreatment by enabling quick heating of the catalyst. This technology has made it possible to shape the exhaust ducts to allow an optimal gas flow and generate the maximum pulse effect for the highest possible turbine efficiency. The new Volvo-developed turbo system. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Gasoline Engine Exhaust 186

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. GDI application will subsequently be expanded across the gasoline engine family and applied to other Hyundai models.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

The technology is a particularly cost-efficient solution to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Simple adaptation to existing powertrain designs is a major benefit of the P0 concept that Continental has pursued. liters of diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US). Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

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AUGUST 20, 2011

The new gearbox uses the same state-of-the-art dual-clutch concept as the PowerShift transmission which is already available in European Ford vehicles with more powerful diesel and EcoBoost gasoline engines. Compared to the 100PS (99 hp, 74 kW) 1.6-liter liter automatic model in the previous Focus, the new Focus 1.6 liters/100km (36.8

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

The diesel exhaust systems operate using BMW BluePerformance technology, which combines close-coupled particulate filters and oxidation catalysts with a NO x storage catalyst. liters/100 km (XXX mpg US), which means CO 2 emissions of 126 g/km—down more than 11% on its predecessor’s figures. l/100 km (57.3 l/100 km (58.8

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BMW Plug-in 2017 Gasoline 150

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The new Sprinter comes in more than 1,700 variants depending on body type, drive system, cab design, body length, payload, cargo-space height and equipment versions. The electric models are primarily designed for operations in city centers. And we are doing it precisely tailored to each particular industry.

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Connect Connected Mercedes 2019 220

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MAY 17, 2013

Dedicated ethanol (or E85) engines have the promise to improve efficiency substantially over comparable regular gasoline engines through direct-injection, increased geometric CR, variable valve timing, exhaust gas recirculation, aggressive turbocharging, and downsizing and/or downspeeding.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 210

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MARCH 27, 2013

Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 The new transmission has a compact, modular design and is the first 9-speed automatic transmission developed for passenger vehicles with a front-transverse engine layout.

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