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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%.

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JUNE 15, 2010

Volkswagen presented the new Jetta design at Times Square in New York. VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter gasoline engine and the top-end turbocharged 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine and the top-end turbocharged 2.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. Accordingly, there are significant research efforts—including Ford’s own—aimed at understanding how PM emissions can be reduced by engine design (e.g., and fuel properties. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The newly-formed partnership between Ricardo North America (Ricardo) and Achates Power Inc. Ricardo, engineering specialists in advanced propulsion, software, thermal management and vehicle systems, added to its powertrain design/development capabilities in June when it partnered with API and expanded its Southern California team.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Placed by customers in North America, the orders were booked last month. In addition to the already planned large-scale production at Rheinmetall’s location in Berlin, the Group will now be building up capacity for high-volume production of valves at existing facilities in North America.

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JULY 26, 2023

has entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with a subsidiary of McDermott International, Ltd to provide front end engineering and early planning services for Gevo’s development of multiple sustainable aviation fuel facilities in North America.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The design is a major achievement for emissions reduction as it enables a leak-proof seal for gasoline vapors. —Stevan Zivanovic, President Pierburg North America. This can be scaled easily to other OEMs, mitigating gasoline vapor emissions from millions of vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Based on on-road measurements in their study, a team from the University of California Berkeley has estimated that, as of 2010, light-duty (LD) gasoline vehicles were responsible for 85% of CO; 18% of NO x ; 18% of organic aerosol (OA); and 6% of black carbon (BC) emissions from on-road motor vehicles in the United States.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Ford C-MAX in North America will offer a 1.6-liter A global Ford design, the 1.6-liter liter EcoBoost I-4 features twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 168 hp (125 kW) with non-premium fuel and 173 lb-ft (235 N·m) of sustained torque.

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MARCH 15, 2023

As part of the EV Hub in Ohio, Honda will transform its Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP), leading to the start of EV production in North America. Each Honda auto production facility in North America will have a critical role to play in Honda’s electrification strategy.

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

and Methanol Holdings Trinidad Limited (MHTL) announced that MHTL intends to partner with G2X Energy to construct the world-scale methanol-to-gasoline (MTG)-ready, methanol production facility being developed by G2X Energy in Lake Charles, Louisiana. G2X Energy, Inc. Earlier post.). The Big Lake Fuels LLC facility will produce 1.4

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Market-introduction will begin in 2022. —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. Earlier post.) The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Future Safety Technologies. In the event of an emergency, the system will then activate an engine speed limiter.

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio. One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains will be the 2012 Ford Focus’ all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

With a compact engine bay structure, shorter overhangs and a longer wheelbase, the platform enables the car’s stylish new design and on-road posture, as well as its comfortable ride and satisfying handling traits. liter T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine, 44.2 New platform. kW electric motor and 1.49 diesel engine.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Under the framework agreements, gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks will get cleaner through 2026 at about the same rate as the former Obama-era program. Each of the automobile manufacturers that have finalized Framework agreements have made additional and individual commitments to expedite the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

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APRIL 22, 2021

The goal is to produce emissions-free renewable hydrogen for fuel cell electric cars and other vehicles at a price competitive with gasoline. While Linde’s system is already commercially available and being used abroad, its use at SunLine's fueling station will be the first time it is deployed in North America.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is scheduled to arrive in North America early this year and in global markets later in 2022. Pacifica Hybrid features a Stellantis-designed, innovative dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter,

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

liter gasoline engine with a 13:1 compression ratio. of the SKYACTIV-Chassis includes a front strut suspension and a multi-link rear format along with an assortment of design changes. The first applications of SKYACTIV engine and transmissions was in the refreshed Mazda3 ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In the case of the ''Terrain Tech'' version—the Touareg with special off-road applications and a four-wheel drive system with low range set of gear ratios, designed among things for particularly demanding off-road conditions – there is an improvement from 7.3 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US).

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MAY 12, 2023

While not a formal debut, the Japanese manufacturer is teasing the EV’s design language and offering up some relevant details — perhaps foreshadowing things to come in North America. Honda’s design team has been on a roll of late, providing tastefully handsome models. However, models like the Volkswagen ID.4

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Corning Incorporated has boosted its light-duty vehicle filter capacity at its manufacturing facility in Kaiserslautern, Germany for both gasoline and diesel engined vehicles. For gasoline vehicles, direct injection (GDI) engines are growing in popularity as drivers demand more fuel efficiency and engine power.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

These new applications will serve Honeywell’s global customer base with gasoline, diesel, natural gas and hybrid powertrains in both light vehicle passenger and commercial vehicles. This compares to 2018 estimates of 31% of total sales in North America, 33% in China and 53% in India.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

along with a team from Hyundai America Technical Center and academia was recently selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a $7.48 A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Delphi Corp.,

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JANUARY 12, 2017

turbo gasoline, and the 1.6L Two new efficiency-enhancing nine-speed automatic transmissions are matched with the gasoline engines—the standard 1.5L The new Terrain’s exterior signals the next chapter of GMC’s design language, with stronger, sharper and more sculpted elements such as the grille and lighting features.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

To support the rollout, Ford will rapidly expand the availability of EcoBoost gasoline engine technology, low CO 2 ECOnetic Technologies, vehicle electrification and driver assistance features. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, a combination that is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy. Fiesta will be available with the 1.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2023

Offered in three models with gasoline or electric propulsion, the updated Kona will be an important part of the growing Hyundai electrified line-up. An EV-first philosophy EV First Designed Exterior Hyundai says the Kona has an “EV-centric exterior” that is also the basis for the gas-powered Kona. The Kona Limited has a 2.0-liter

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MARCH 23, 2016

a gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology and commercial solutions company that transforms methane and other hydrocarbon gases into methanol and gasoline, plans to develop and deliver its 160MT/day methanol plant to a manufacturing site in the Marcellus shale region. Primus Green Energy Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. The all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda’s new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of their natural sense of balance. The all-new Mazda3 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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JULY 16, 2020

In the Hybrid, the gasoline engine employs an even higher 14:1 compression ratio and is tuned to produce 176 hp and 163 lb.-ft. The hybrid system gives the Camry Hybrid performance similar to the four-cylinder gasoline version. The Toyota Hybrid System (THS II) combines the output of the 2.5-liter Camry AWD uses the high-efficiency 2.5-liter

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Beginning in September, six Navistar eStar all-electric, zero-emission trucks ( earlier post ) will be part of Coca-Cola’s growing fleet of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in North America; the AFV fleet will surpass 750 units by the end of this year. Atlanta and Miami.

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MAY 11, 2017

The new all-electric buses will be powered by Motiv’s all-electric powertrains, which are both designed and manufactured in California, supporting local manufacturing jobs. Motiv’s powertrain replaces the diesel or gasoline engine on a standard chassis.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Saft, which is designing and building ultra- high-power cells for the vehicle’s hybrid electric drive system, has already completed the demo battery system including hardware and software. BAE Systems has awarded Saft $1.3 Earlier post.) The GCV program has the potential to have a significant impact for Saft.

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MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. That van, launched in 2014 as the Fiat Ducato, is sold under multiple brands in Europe and elsewhere—but in North America, the company’s truck brand is Ram (no, not Dodge). Got all that? inches respectively.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Our investments and expanding lineup reflect our view that global offerings of electrified vehicles will exceed gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 15 years. A high-volume autonomous vehicle designed for commercial ride hailing or ride sharing, starting in North America. —Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Icom North America, a developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received 17 new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines.

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MARCH 7, 2012

These units, also known as “CNG In A Box”, will provide the core infrastructure to enable expanded access to CNG at fueling stations and other designated installations. A CNG vehicle, such as a taxi, bus or small truck, can then refill its tank using a traditional fuel dispenser, much like those used for diesel or gasoline refueling.

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