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MAY 10, 2013

Fuel economy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 The upfitted Titan was tested on a chassis dyno to establish baseline emissions, performance and fuel economy for FTP-75, LA-4 and HFET drive cycles. AN exhaust throttle and LP EGR valve work together to control mass flow rate.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

The Blue-Will PHEV concept. Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. The Blue-Will concept is powered by an all-aluminum 152 hp (113 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.6-liter

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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). Specifically, fuel economy and torque are improved by approximately 15% compared to Mazda’s current 2.0-liter

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 230

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JANUARY 14, 2014

The 200 is the industry’s first mid-size sedan with a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables expected highway fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg US (6.7 This ensures the appropriate, effective compression ratio and efficient internal exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) for improved fuel economy.

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Chrysler Standards MPG Fuel Economy 291

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MARCH 27, 2013

The new Cherokee features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission, developed in partnership with ZF; fuel economy improvements of more than 45% versus the outgoing Liberty model; and more than 70 advanced safety and security features. l/100 km) and a driving range on a tank of gasoline of nearly 500 miles (805 km).

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Jeep 2014 MPG Chrysler 294

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The Takeri diesel concept. Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. liter V6 gasoline engine vehicles, and the best fuel economy of any SUV on the Japanese market at 18.6km/L (43.8 mpg US, 5.4

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

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JANUARY 12, 2014

Shooting brake concept. Audi will unveil an all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The compact crossover plug-in hybrid has a low fuel consumption figure of. liters of fuel per 100 km (123.8 mpg US ), equivalent to 45 g CO 2 per km (72.42

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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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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

All engines comply with the EU6 exhaust standard. All transmissions feature the Auto Start Stop function, which improves fuel economy. The gasoline engines feature turbochargers integrated in the exhaust manifold and liquid cooling for the manifold as well as the aluminium turbine housing. BMW 220d xDrive Gran Tourer.

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BMW MPG MPH Diesel 150

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APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. To maximize fuel economy, all of the Theta II’s major driveline and cooling system components have been optimized to reduce friction, while the crankcase has been filled with low friction oil. L/100km) city / 35 mpg US (6.7

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Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. In addition, the unit is equipped with a water-cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. With a high 12.8:1 l/100 km (32.7 Earlier post.).

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 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. Hydrogen-enriched exhaust is routed to the intake.

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

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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 Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

SIDI Turbo also delivers a 20% improvement in fuel economy compared to the 1.6-liter In the Opel Adam, it will give CO 2 emissions of well under 100 g/km, as well as combined cycle fuel consumption approaching 4.0 l/100 km (59 mpg US ). 1 is combined with turbocharging and high-pressure direct fuel injection.

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Engine MPG Exhaust Gasoline 220

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

The all-new Axela marks the introduction of Mazda Connect, the company’s car-connectivity system based on Mazda’s Heads-Up Cockpit concept. liter gasoline engine which greatly enhances torque and improves fuel economy by about 26% (compares AT sedan model under JC08 mode test). mpg US , 3.2 liter gasoline engine.

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Mazda Japan Gasoline Diesel 199

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APRIL 15, 2014

Furthermore, the study shows the potential for a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the equivalent performance Cummins ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 engine ( earlier post ) as well as a significant improvement in NO x and PM (42-74%, depending upon drive cycle and pollutant). Fuel economy (mpg). Fuel economy (mpg).

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Diesel Fuel Economy Standards Engine 207

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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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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Developing cost-effective technologies to improve new vehicle fuel efficiency and achieve or exceed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 144 gCO 2 /mi (61.6 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

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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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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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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AUGUST 30, 2009

The plug-in full hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics all-wheel drive concept car is powered by a 1.5-liter, The purpose of the high-performance concept study was to visualize the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility, according to the company. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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All-Electric Plug-in Concept Plug 268

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MARCH 29, 2018

liter V6 engine is the world’s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder ( earlier post )—which generates the performance of some V6 gasoline engines but with 4-cylinder level fuel economy. In terms of fuel economy, the new 2.0-liter Replacing the previous-generation Altima’s 3.5-liter

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2019 Nissan Engine Fuel Economy 244

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AUGUST 20, 2011

with PowerShift has cut CO 2 emissions by 19% to 149g/km, and now achieves an average fuel consumption of 6.4 The transmission is significantly more efficient than traditional torque-converter automatics, resulting in fuel economy levels and CO 2 emissions which are very close to those achieved with a manual gearbox.

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Power output—ranging from from 66 kW (90 hp) to 141 kW (192 hp)—has been increased in most engines, while fuel economy has been reduced by as much as 10% percent. TFSI (provisional data) with 70 kW (95 hp) of power has a combined fuel consumption of 4.3 liters fuel per 100 kilometers (54.7 Earlier post.)

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Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Extensive changes to the transaxle, engine and combined hybrid system, generate an expected improvement in EPA estimated MPG on core models of up to 10% (i.e., up to ~55 mpg US combined), with an Eco model that will achieve an even greater improvement. Although the new 2016 Prius retains the established 1.8-liter

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

The concept ensures long term energy storage for delivering short bursts of power to the VTES supercharger during vehicle accelerations and to the SpeedStart stop-start device during engine re-starts. Conversely, short bursts of power can also be absorbed by the SpeedStart generator to recharge the battery during vehicle decelerations.

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Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust 191

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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. Another major engineering challenge was to reduce internal friction to attain better fuel economy.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

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APRIL 29, 2011

Pinnacle says its engine achieves 30-50% better fuel economy in various drive cycle comparisons without the large cost penalty that can be associated with significant fuel economy improvement. The adiabatic engine guys in the 80s had the same concept—keep the heat in [for more efficiency].

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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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The intent is to enable aggressive yet near term downsizing and downspeeding of existing engine families, delivering proven CO reduction and fuel economy improvement, without the usual dynamic compromises that typically limit market acceptance. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems.

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VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

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APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. The exhaust side shaft features cast iron gears to reverse rotational direction of the exhaust shaft. mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All the engines can be combined with an eight-speed automatic gearbox (standard in the BMW 225d Coupe) for fuel consumption and emissions figures that are lower than those achieved with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. The average fuel consumption of the BMW 220i Coupe stands at between 6.1 mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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APRIL 10, 2012

EERE’s Vehicles Technologies Program (VTP) is focused on developing technologies to enable average new vehicle fuel economy of more than 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. L/100 km) for trucks by 2025. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

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JUNE 25, 2009

According to statistics compiled by the German Motor Vehicle Registration Authority cited by BMW, the average fuel consumption of all BMW and MINI vehicles registered in Germany in 2008 is 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The turbocharger of the more powerful smart engine features an electronically controlled wastegate which enables increased engine dynamics in conjunction with a sustained reduction in fuel consumption. The wastegate reduces the exhaust gas backpressure at high revs. fuel cons. (l/100 fuel economy (mpg US).

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Engine Fuel Design Connect 218

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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