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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. ExxonMobil expects that by 2040, hybrids and other advanced vehicles will account for nearly 50 percent of light duty vehicles on the road, compared to only about 1 percent today. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge. L/100 km) by 2040. billion units.

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MARCH 6, 2012

l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. These gasoline engines and the EA288 series diesel engines, which are also new, are technological pillars of the future Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB). As such, the Polo BlueGT closes the gap between the Polo 1.2

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine 257

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MARCH 3, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter The new, downsized 1.0-liter

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

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JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. 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 Until now, the Golf BlueMotion was only available in diesel (TDI) and natural gas (TGI) versions.

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

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JULY 28, 2014

gasoline and diesel) represent the bulk of energy consumption throughout the forecast period. However, Navigant foresees that the consumption of gasoline will slowly decrease as alternatives and diesel become more popular in light-duty vehicle (LDV) segments. Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge. Conventional fuels (e.g.,

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Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels 255

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. Compared to the standard diesel-powered bus, the REEV 4.5-liter

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Range Battery Batteries Electrical 191

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

This CO 2 level is comparable to that emitted by equivalent sized full hybrid vehicles, yet avoids their need for high voltage and the significant impact a hybrid’s large batteries and traction motors have on overall vehicle cost, mass and packaging. Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Technology Challenge.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The White Paper was published by the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars, a national organization focused on promoting technology neutral policies and the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of advanced clean diesel technology. Washington, DC’s current focus is electric vehicles (EVs) and electric technology.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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MARCH 5, 2014

Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter dCi diesel with 110ps (108 hp, 81 kW) continues unchanged. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter

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MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Because of the shifts in the materials mix of the vehicles, the material resources requirements for manufacturing also changed. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge.

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VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

BiTurbo diesel ( earlier post ), Opel is offering a new radar system located behind the front grill for enhanced active safety. The new system maintains the selected speed during cruising, yet automatically adjusts the vehicle speed according to traffic conditions to secure a pre-set safety distance with vehicles ahead.

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Downsizing MPG Diesel MPH 210

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JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Source: Volkswagen.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

l/100 km (59 mpg US ). liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance. All vehicle applications of the 1.0 The scope of the work also included the development of engine management functions and the in-vehicle integration of the entire powertrain. liter engine.

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Engine MPG Exhaust Gasoline 220

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. turbo diesel. turbo diesel motor. Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW (140 hp) 1.4 mpg US) and 129 g/km CO 2.

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Fuel MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 186

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

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 and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.).

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Downsized five-cylinder engine. The five-cylinder 2-liter turbo diesel was introduced 2010 in the Volvo S60 and is now available throughout Volvo Car Corporation’s model range. The five-cylinder 2-liter turbo diesel was introduced 2010 in the Volvo S60 and is now available throughout Volvo Car Corporation’s model range.

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JUNE 16, 2015

l/100 km (47 mpg US). The vehicle is the best-selling German MPV in its class. The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. mpg US, 154 g/km CO 2 ).

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Standards Fuel MPG Battery 150

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter turbo diesel V-8 in the other. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8%

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Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline 218

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MAY 9, 2012

Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Eaton have demonstrated the application of downspeeding and supercharging a diesel vehicle, in conjunction with optimizing transmission gear ratios and the shift schedule, to deliver a greater improvement in fuel economy than a downsped and turbocharged configuration.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Eaton 199

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The new M-Class lineup offers a range of advanced engines (BlueTEC diesel units and the new generation of BlueDIRECT gasoline engines), a class-leading Cd figure (drag coefficient) of 0.32 million vehicles sold, it is the best-selling SUV in its segment and also enjoys the most loyal customer base. BlueTEC diesel units.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy 220

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AUGUST 28, 2009

Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the efficient A3 1.2 TDI clean diesel quattro, and the S5 Sportback. Downsizing is a key element of Audi’s efficiency strategy. mpg), with 127 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (204 g/mile). TDI clean diesel quattro. Audi debuted the 3.0

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Audi MPH Diesel MPG 170

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MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. With that as a premise, they go on to show that the efficiency of existing vehicles can be both positively and negatively affected by ethanol content, ranging from ?15% Credit: ACS, Yan et al.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 210

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Audi, which has been teasing out details of its upcoming A1 compact to launch this summer, has provided a more detailed overview of the vehicle, including the drivetrain options. Audi will initially offer the A1 with four engines; the two TFSI gasoline engines and the two TDI diesels cover a power range from 63 kW (86 hp) to 90 kW (122 hp).

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. Background.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. CO 2 vs. BC) to ensure that integration of GDI vehicles will result in a net reduction of CO 2 -equivalent emissions.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter Eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions are now fitted to all gasoline and diesel XJ and XF variants as standard for greater efficiency and performance. l/100km (25 mpg US) and 216 g/km of CO 2. l/100km (46 mpg US).

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APRIL 10, 2013

liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. 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.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. This allows our customers to reduce vehicle weight up to 300 lbs.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

Use this information at your own risk: There is no warranty expressed nor implied and we are not liable for any of your past, present, nor future actions.Even should you perform these modifications to the letter you could still damage any number of components in your vehicle causing it to no longer function. See SEVA:Electric vehicle.

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APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks.

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