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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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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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Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. MKC will be the first Lincoln to have always-on built-in connectivity, allowing owners to utilize a smartphone app to control the vehicle. liter EcoBoost gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) four-cylinder unit.

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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.).

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There are four elements when in place that Nissan thinks will encourage wider market adoption of hybrids, Thunes said: affordable cost; meaningful fuel economy gains; a rational evolution from conventional powertrains to hybrid powertrains; and preserving cabin space and cargo area. Overall fuel economy is improved in a wide range.

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In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.).

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i-DTEC for the entire journey were two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, who took on the challenge to further demonstrate the real-world fuel economy of the Tourer. In addition, lighter pistons and connection rods were used. liters per 100km) by more than 25%.

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Working with BMW, BorgWarner combined two advanced turbocharging technologies—regulated two-stage (R2S) and variable turbine geometry (VTG)— to accelerate BMW’s engine downsizing strategy without compromising power and torque. straight-six diesel offering up to 4% better fuel economy than its predecessor.

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The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Envera specializes in the development of advanced technologies for improving automotive fuel economy. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy.

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The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. Our hybrid controller connects to the CAN; our controller is read-only. The company had been targeting a 20% reduction. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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In recent tests, the DuoDrive taxi demonstrated a 56% improvement in fuel economy compared to a standard London Taxi (TX2), and simulations predict that an improvement of 100% is possible with further optimization. EVO Electric Ltd., Bridgestone ECO-Rally on 7 July. This is the design applied in the DuoDrive system. Click to enlarge.

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improvement in fuel economy in operation over the Japanese 10-15 cycle. When downsizing, Kato said, using a turbocharger or supercharger to offset the decrease in output can result in a fall in the knocking limit as the boosting pressure rises, causing the thermal efficiency to fall as well. and back again. Kadota et al.

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Applied to a turbocharged, downsized engine, MultiAir can contribute to up to a 25% reduction in fuel consumption over conventional naturally aspirated engines with the same performance, according to Fiat. A specific turbocharged engine version will be bi-fuel (gasoline-CNG).

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liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, For this next-generation design, 70% of the parts have been redesigned, which, along with a downsized oil pump, lower oil level and low viscosity oil results in up to 40% reduction in internal friction (versus the previous design).

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Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. liter unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines—all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20% compared to the outgoing models.

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Cobra could enable a 5–10% reduction in CO 2 emissions when implemented in conjunction with engine downsizing and down speeding strategies, and potentially more when used in conjunction with alternative fuels, according to CPT. —CPT program manager Andy Dickinson.

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Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., reducing displacement to improve fuel economy and offsetting the resulting loss of power and torque via charging—is an effective approach to reducing fuel consumption, Mazda has chosen a different route. liter MZR engine.

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The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy.

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DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 Adjusted on-road fuel economy correspondingly would be 41 mpg (5.74 —A Fuel Efficiency Horizon for US Automobiles.

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The additional control of compressed air for transient performance provided by Cobra means that we can purge diesel particulate filters and other forms of exhaust after-treatment for NO x reduction and, most importantly, without compromising fuel economy. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox.

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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.

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Results of this study showed that the pre-chamber jet ignition combustion system roughly matches HCCI fuel economy across both NEDC and FTP drive cycles, with a 13% improvement in fuel economy recorded over the baseline stoichiometric (λ=1) spark ignition combustion system. Click to enlarge. liter) GM engine.

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Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

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Accordingly, Honda has not only launched FCVs that use hydrogen, but has also developed compact hydrogen stations that generate hydrogen, and external power output devices that get connected to FCVs. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a Honda 3.5L Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement.

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The Most Plausible Early Market consumers value fuel economy. That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. New car buyers are not like pioneers, advocates and experts, Kurani noted.

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This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy.

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A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. IMEP (Bar) Homogeneous GDI 1 Spray-Guided GDI 2. Charge Trapping Valve. Other Components.

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3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb.

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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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Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 The crankshaft group—crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods—is distinguished by low moving masses and low friction. Other new options are Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect.

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Among their general findings are: Increasing battery power in plug-in hybrids (10-, 20- and 40-mile AER, from low to high power) had little effect on fuel consumption results because the battery power can provide most of the driving on the test cycles, so the fuel economy only differs slightly.

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On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016.

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Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km. Architecture.

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The rest of the energy is recovered by the MGU-H (for ‘Heat’); an electrical machine connected to the turbocharger. Per the regulations, the Mercedes team downsized their internal combustion engine (ICE) to a 1.6 Energy losses in the gearbox can also have a significant impact on fuel economy.

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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 liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance.

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On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. The two turbochargers are connected in series, and each has a turbine and a compressor driven by this turbine. BlueTEC diesel units. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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TSI from 54 to 48 mm; the crankshaft itself was lightened by 20%, while the weight of the connecting rods was reduced by 25%. The advantage is significantly accelerated pressure build-up, which leads to very responsive downsized engines. This, in turn, improves the fuel economy of all MQB-based models.

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