Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi injection system can also be supplemented by advanced thermal management, exhaust gas recovery, electronic valves, and advanced combustion chamber geometries. L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9 Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2016

Alphabet Energy is commercializing low-cost, efficient thermoelectric materials for power generation leveraging technology initially developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. US EPA CAFE Standards). Earlier post.). The PowerCard. Source: Alphabet Energy. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Energy Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2016

Whereas fuel cost used to be a major driver for fleet managers, the lowering of oil prices and the availability of low-cost natural gas has reduced this concern, Navigant notes. Similar ratios have been identified in other world regions; further, as economies grow, the truck population is forecast to increase.

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Global Sale North America Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment. While GPFs provide a filtration efficiency of more than 90%, the inherent drawback of increased exhaust back pressure affects fuel economy.

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The unthrottled nature of the compression ignition process provides high engine efficiency while achieving compliant exhaust emissions with conventional, low-cost aftertreatment. The Achates Engine is EPA 2010 and Euro VI compliant. Broadly, this approach is termed Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI). Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Engine Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2012

One locomotive in this series of 25 will be based in Roseville to test the combined use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), and diesel particulate filtering (DPF). In 2008, EPA estimated the social cost of the new program (rail and marine) will be approximately $740 million in 2030. Earlier post.)

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California Emissions EPA Mariner 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Environmental Protection Agency 2014 standards.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power 259

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Cummins ISV5.0

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2014

This can lead to added performance, but at a cost to fuel efficiency, durability or driving comfort most owners would not readily accept. Replacements can include new exhaust and intake manifolds, high-flow fueling systems and sometimes superchargers. The technologies in Ford EcoBoost engines make their efforts even more effective.

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Ford Africa Engine 2015 290

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The funding includes more than $100 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and with a private cost share of 50%, will support nearly $375 million in total research, development and demonstration projects. 14,458,572. Cummins Inc. 15,000,000. Delphi Automotive Systems LLC. Ford Motor Company. 15,000,000. General Motors Co.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2014

Chevrolet expects EPA fuel economy estimates for Colorado this summer. Reflecting the attention to weight savings found throughout the Colorado, the aluminum heads for the V-6 feature integral exhaust manifolds, which save about 13 pounds (5.9 four cylinder and 3.6L kg) over traditional cast-iron manifolds.

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Colorado 2015 GM Silverado 262

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Ti-VCT allows precise, variable control of valve overlap, or the time when intake and exhaust valves are open concurrently.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy board charger must be offset by the cost savings in operational costs as seen by the customer. energy batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2014

Features of HPDI include: Optimization of combustion and higher efficiency: Provides improved fuel economy, which results in faster payback compared with Westport’s first generation HPDI product and compared to spark-ignited natural gas engines. For example, the new gas control module (GCM) has been reduced in cost by approximately 60%.

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Engine Gas China Fuel Economy 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The consumption scenarios are technically achievable but do not reflect significant barriers such as cost, regulation, legality, and consumer acceptance. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments). Primary technical concerns with using intermediate-level blends of ethanol in the vehicle fleet include: Fuel economy.

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Gasoline Exhaust Water Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The next-generation ISE CNG Hybrid System will use the widely known Ford V10 engine, which is more than 1,000 pounds lighter than the modified diesel engines used in conventional CNG vehicles, without the added complexity of existing diesel exhaust aftertreatment. Emissions Reductions. Long Life Energy Storage.

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Hybrid ISE Corporation Energy Storage Exhaust 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

Conceptual schematic of direct thermoelectric generator mounted in a vehicle’s exhaust stream. The exhaust energy content of Atkinson-cycle engines, which are used in many hybrid powertrains, is lower than conventional IC engines due to the cycle’s inherently higher thermal efficiency. Indirect configurations are also possible.

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Design Ford Energy Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2015

Achates Power''s engine allows OEMs to achieve the world’s most stringent current and future fuel efficiency and emissions standards, which include EPA 2010, Euro 6 and Tier 3/LEV 3, among others, without additional cost or complexity. The results showed that the research 4.9L and Headley, J. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Engine Power Powered 2015 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). million per year in non-Federal cost-share by the non-Federal partners in each consortium. Combustion control and optimization technology. High conversion efficiency NO x after-treatment and particulate filters. Alternative fuel combustion.

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China Parts Chinese Obama 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain.

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Fuel Economy Economy Clean Cleaning 63

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. The aftertreatment system features additional insulation to retain maximum heat energy in the exhaust. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Partnership aims to “ accelerate the introduction of advanced truck and bus technologies that use less fuel, have greater fuel diversity, operate more safely, are more reliable, meet future emissions standards, and are cost effective.” In terms of fuel economy, the truck achieved 10.7 gallons/1,000 ton-miles.

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

The Prius plug-in hybrid (PHV), to be released next year, and a low-cost compact hybrid based on the Prius C design study ( earlier post ), to be introduced sometime afterward, will constitute the Prius family’s third and fourth vehicles, respectively. L/100km / 5.88 L/100km / 5.6 L/100km).

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kWh battery. Your numbers may differ. second range.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 21 mpg city/26 highway and 21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Specific goals include the following: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh; Eliminating almost 30% of vehicle weight through lightweighting; and. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. The FOA contains a total of 9 Areas of Interest (AOIs). Specific Power. Power Density. kW/kilogram.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

liter mild hybrid produces 335 hp and has an EPA rating of 20 mpg city/27 highway and 22 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter Fun to play with. second range. Premium Interior.

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 74

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. The engine ran smooth at all speeds with zero-to-60 times right around 6.4

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 26 city/36 highway/30 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. With an eye to fuel economy and aerodynamics, the 0.27 Acceleration was strong, but there was turbo lag stumbling from a stop.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The successful market implementation of these materials in vehicles requires that they be low cost and available in sufficient abundance to make a compelling business case. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231