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Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

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Volkswagen expects the new engine to offer significant highway fuel mileage gains over the 2.5-liter The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. liter unit. liter engine will be replaced by the 1.8-liter

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Viable exhaust-driven on-board ethanol reforming for improvements in fuel economy and emissions

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Blending 25-50% of this low-temperature ethanol reformate with ethanol or E85 fuels enables dilute engine operation, resulting in substantial improvements in fuel economy and emissions. E85 and hydrous ethanol motor fuels are now widely available in the U.S. —Sall et al. —Sall et al. Sall, David A.

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A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

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Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. The BISG is connected to a 48 V (nominal battery) and also typically to a 12V powernet via a DC/DC convertor.

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Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, features 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft (241 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). MWh per vehicle.

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Ford’s 3rd generation powersplit hybrid system

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With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. Atkinson to a 2.0L

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