Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford is currently slightly past the midpoint in a 4-year, $30-million project ($15 million from the US DOE) with Michigan Technological University (MTU) to demonstrate a 25% fuel economy improvement in a mid-sized sedan using a downsized, advanced gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with no or limited degradation in vehicle level metrics, (..)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

The first of the three concepts, the Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV (Grand Cruiser) is a full-size SUV that uses a high output PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) system. The third concept is the Concept AR (Active Runabout)—a compact MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) that offers both the mobility of an SUV and the occupant space of an MPV.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

The Marque is investing in the Crossover, SUV, and MPV market by developing a special range of products for international markets. Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Earlier post.). Peugeot said it will also target new markets. 100% Electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2012

Simulated performance of downsized 2.0L Using an SUV equipped with a 3.6L. V6 engine as a baseline, Fallbrook has also simulated the use of a downsized 2.0L generated by a downsized gasoline engine, as compared. I4 with Fallbrook supercharger drive. Click to enlarge. I4 engine which has been supercharged in production.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

A multi-disc and individually controlled hydraulic channel torque converter improves responsiveness by expanding the direct connection band, while a downsized oil pump and double ball bearings minimize frictional losses. e-Handling Driving Dynamics.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2010

Samardzich is expected to detail EcoBoost production plans as well as the next three EcoBoost engines scheduled for launch by the end of the year during remarks Tuesday at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. liter four-cylinder for the next-generation Ford Explorer SUV and Edge CUV. The next three EcoBoost engines include: 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

In the coming years, GM plans to offer an EV for every customer, from crossovers and SUVs to trucks and sedans. More than half of GM’s capital spending and product development team will be devoted to electric and electric-autonomous vehicle programs. Renewable Energy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2016

Whether someone wants to drive a truck, SUV, or car, increased fuel efficiency remains the number one purchase criterion for American car buyers. The new survey also found consumers are sensitive to the price of fuel when considering a new vehicle, with 64% saying it directly impacts their purchase. This is up 14% from 2011.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2014

Industry data supplied by Ford Motor Company and Del Webb, part of the multi-brand homebuilder PulteGroup, show that the baby boomer segment (ages 55 to 64), which comprised the growing market for large homes and made minivans and big SUVs vogue are now shifting to still lavish, but smaller homes and utility vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. It will also offer the 1.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Of note are fuel efficiency advances made to conventional internal combustion engines (ICEs) through stop-start technologies, the use of lightweight materials for body panels and chassis, engine downsizing, and growing interest in diesel. —“Electric Vehicle Market Forecasts”.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The SUV has a full-tank range of 650 kilometers (404 miles)—equal to that of a gasoline-powered car. Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)—and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The positive results from this test indicate that we can downsize our battery pack, reducing cost and weight of the vehicle, and still achieve the 40 mile all-electric range needed for optimized typical driving. The main difference is that our electric powertrain can be used in larger vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2016

The vehicles on which the research was based were representative of current production models at the more aggressive end of the downsizing spectrum in terms of engine capacity and output, but modeled with a future three cylinder 1.5 liter diesel engine.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When presented with a list of technologies analyzed within a National Academies of Science report ( earlier post ) that might be used to meet fuel-efficiency standards, suppliers picked turbocharging and engine downsizing, along with higher-speed automatic transmissions, as the most critical.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The FF Hybrid system that will be launched soon for front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive is built with three main technologies: a downsized internal combustion engine; a new highly efficient CVT, and a compact Li-ion battery. An SUV might use the system combined with the 2.5L —Owen Thunes. Torque exceeds the 3.5L

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Weighing around nine kilograms, these components serve to hold the rechargeable battery cells installed in two electrically powered vehicles of this OEM—a crossover SUV and a high-power sports limousine. Start of production for this order worth a total €65 million is mid-2018. Conventional efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. First, it gives the automaker a very competitive offering in the compact SUV segment in the US—a segment which is booming in the US. Select compact SUVs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon. Delphi GDCI. earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Diesel engines also provide increased torque, range and driving pleasure especially for pickup trucks, SUVs and light commercial vehicles, which remain extremely popular. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter liter six-cylinder.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Compared to a conventional SUV of the same size and power, the hybrid delivers more than 25% fuel savings in city driving. The hybrid drive replaces the previous V8 gasoline engines in Europe and America and carries on Volkswagen’s downsizing strategy. L/100km (28.7 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

The ix35 blue, which goes into production at the end of 2010 offers CO 2 emissions figure of just 135 g/km, positioning it not only as a rival to leading C-segment SUV models but also to C-segment hatchbacks. The new, downsized 1.0-liter liter Kappa gasoline and 1.7-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton said that a series of process improvements and new engine valve product designs will help engine manufacturers address issues related to engine downsizing to achieve better fuel economy and reduced emissions. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L New Engine Valves. Volkswagen’s 2010 1.4L V6 and 4.2L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

At the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru will unveil the VIZIV (derived from “Vision for Innovation”) Future Concept—an AWD hybrid SUV equipped with next-generation technologies including automatic driving technology resulting from the ongoing evolution of EyeSight.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

One leader in terms of fuel consumption for the SUV line is the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, which offers an NEDC consumption of 6.0 million vehicles sold, it is the best-selling SUV in its segment and also enjoys the most loyal customer base. and extensive BlueEFFICIENCY measures to reduce fuel consumption. With more than 1.2 Aerodynamics.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. To this end, we need substantial expertise within the company.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The Mild-Hybrid 6HDT451 transmission, based on the GETRAG PowerShift 6DCT451, was developed for front transverse installation in the middle and upper-middle class segments and in sport utility vehicles (SUV). Total torques of up to 450 N·m can be transferred with simultaneous engine and electric machine operation.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The FEV data are combined with supplemental data to generate CO 2 cost curves for ten EU vehicle classes (diesel B, C, D, E, SUV, and LCV classes and gasoline B, C, D, and E classes). These individual class curves are then sales weighted to estimate fleet average compliance costs for a range of potential CO 2 standards.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2018

Modular platforms will enable Infiniti to apply e-POWER and battery EV powertrains in new and creative ways within chassis of all shapes and sizes—including sedans, SUVs and sports cars. Indeed, it’s due to the flat floor that the Prototype 10 driver’s seat can be situated so low in the chassis.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The Sportage Mild Hybrid, another concept car, is based on the all-new Sportage compact SUV now on sale across Europe, This model is powered by the new, larger 1.7-liter A second new downsized engine for the Sportage is the 135 ps (133 hp, 99 kW), 1.6-liter liter version of the U2 diesel. liter Gamma gasoline engine.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

Downsizing is a key element of Audi’s efficiency strategy. TDI clean diesel engine in its large Q7 SUV; the engine will now also be available in the best-selling A4.( Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the efficient A3 1.2 TFSI, the low-emission A4 3.0 Audi A3 and A3 Sportback 1.2

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

The more efficient combustion engine technologies, with their enabling of downsizing, come in compatibly with hybridization, with hybridization and electrification playing a larger role over time. The further downsized next-generation technologies can be very synergistic within hybrid applications. Planning background.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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