Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2011

’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. Such incentives also expired in Italy and elsewhere. The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s The EU market for new passenger cars declined by 5.5%

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Downsizing Europe Market Japan 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2015

The Spicer PowerBoost system allows manufacturers to select a smaller engine that does not require exhaust after treatment systems that are costly, consume added space, and increase the operating temperature of the powertrain system. Dana has applied for 16 patents stemming from development activities for Spicer PowerBoost technology.

Hybrid 150

Hybrid Fuel Maintenance Belgium 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

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. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

Engine 287

Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Especially since I’m straining to keep pace with Raffaele de Simone just ahead, the Ferrari test driver who routinely sets lap records on this historic circuit, just a few pasta lengths from its factory in Maranello, in northern Italy. Eventually, people will want vehicles powered by internal combustion because they are quaint.

Plug-in 91

Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 91