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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain.

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JANUARY 18, 2015

Compared to the already highly energy-efficient first generation of the 8HP ( earlier post ), the second-generation unit achieves an additional three percent of fuel savings. This measure alone reduces the speed across all gears by 50 revolutions per minute on average and reduces fuel consumption by almost one percent.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. TFSI, produces 63 kW (86 hp), with fuel consumption of 5.1 lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (61.9

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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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Hyundai said it will showcase its latest gasoline engine, diesel engine, hydrogen fuel cell ( earlier post ) and battery electric technologies in these vehicles. seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). liter MPI Atkinson engine produces 149PS, with a 0-100 km/h time of 10 seconds and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Its combined fuel consumption is 4.7 The new engine extends the range of the three-cylinder gasoline engines based on the EA211 engine series ( earlier post ) by adding a configuration with direct fuel injection plus turbocharging technology, which opens a new chapter in downsizing strategy at Volkswagen. l/100 km (52.3

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JUNE 13, 2012

Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. Acceleration performance is expected to be consistent between the two transmissions.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

The PureTech engines offer equivalent or better power compared with the previous generation powerplants, combined with significantly lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, down by roughly 25%. Depending on the model and the tires fitted, combined cycle fuel consumption for the new family is between 4.3 liter and 1.2

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JUNE 16, 2015

more fuel efficient; the most efficient model consumes 5.0 The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. In the large Sharan the downsized engine consumes on average 6.4 Its top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) (DSG: 198 km/h).

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Offering good response when starting off, excellent acceleration and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it is designed for the urban and suburban traffic of Europe’s large cities. 100% Electric vehicles. Full Hybrid.

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JULY 2, 2012

Volkswagen is introducing the gasoline-fueled Polo Blue GT with active cylinder management (ACT)—the first Volkswagen with a cylinder deactivation system, and the first commercial application from an OEM of such a system in a four-cylinder engine. With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the Polo Blue GT accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 FUEL CONSUMPTION IN L/100 KM. Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen staged the world premiere of the all-new Touareg—which is up to 200 kg lighter and up to 20% more fuel efficient than the outgoing model—and the new Touareg Hybrid at the Postpalast in Munich. Total system output is 380 PS (375 hp, 279 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 N·m) of torque; combined-cycle fuel consumption is 8.2 L/100km (28.7

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JUNE 25, 2010

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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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. China Driver Assistance Systems Engines Fuel Efficiency' The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6-

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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 The supercharged V8 gasoline engine has fuel economy gains of up to 11% with emissions reductions of more than 8%, while the naturally-aspirated V8 sees economy improvements of up to 8% with emissions down by more than 6%.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

All of the engines employ direct fuel injection and turbocharging. This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 liters of fuel per 100 km (46.1 Average fuel consumption is 5.1

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AUGUST 26, 2009

The positive results from this test indicate that we can downsize our battery pack, reducing cost and weight of the vehicle, and still achieve the 40 mile all-electric range needed for optimized typical driving. This initial test indicates that the vehicle should easily achieve over 100 miles per gallon in typical local daily driving.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

In addition to equipping the Insignia with a new, fuel-efficient 2.0L seconds and has a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). With our BiTurbo technology smaller engines produce even more output while enabling 30 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions. This is a very good example of successful downsizing by Opel.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The new F800 Style is a five-seat upper-range sedan featuring an all-new multi drive platform suited for a hydrogen fuel cell electric drive with a range of almost 600 kilometers (373 miles) as well as the a plug-in hybrid drive with a 30 km (19 mile) all-electric range. This applies in particular to the electric drive with fuel cell.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter liter naturally aspirated engine, the downsized engine with electric supercharger reduces the 70-100 km/h (44-63 mph) top gear acceleration time from 18 to 11 seconds. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems. Compared with a 1.6-liter Compared with a 1.6-liter

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MAY 6, 2013

The fuel is injected by means of magnetic injectors and seven-hole injection nozzles. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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JANUARY 9, 2012

liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. It shuts off engine power smoothly when the car is stopped and seamlessly restarts as the driver releases the brake pedal, helping Fusion to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 3.5%.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

This means that in addition the power demand is more difficult to achieve with engine downsizing and transmission down-speeding alone. Thermal management of the electrical machine is another critical factor, because the duration of the boosting and energy recovery operating modes directly impacts fuel economy and emissions.

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged port and direct-injection engine uses an advanced valve control system to switch between Atkinson cycle and Otto cycle operation to optimize performance and fuel efficiency. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy.

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MARCH 27, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) SuperTruck program has achieved 115% freight efficiency improvement (gallons of fuel consumed per ton of goods moved per mile traveled)—surpassing the Department of Energy (DOE) program’s goal of 50% improvement and exhibiting the best results of all reporting OEMs. Click to enlarge. mpg (19.26

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MAY 8, 2013

Especially with increased production volume of renewable fuels and optimized powertrain solutions for flexible fuel vehicles, there is a chance for combustion engines to not only remain in the market but also be sustainable for future vehicle. The intake manifold was modified for high pressure EGR feed and port fuel injection (PFI).

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MAY 25, 2009

Di Turbo Jet E5 drive torque is comparable to the one of an aspirated V6 engine which is almost twice its displacement, according to Fiat, but with significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. Di TurboJet, the Lancia Delta can reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 The 200 HP 1.8

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

TFSI engine generates 77 kW (105 hp), with fuel consumption of 5.5 Downsizing entails the replacement of engine displacement with turbocharging. A common-rail system injects the fuel; up to 3,000 rpm, many instances allow for dual injection, which also optimizes combustion. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 27, 2017

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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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC. It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 fuel economy.

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MAY 26, 2015

Combined fuel economy (mpg). The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h).

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JANUARY 26, 2012

The company’s engineers have a prototype system running in a B-segment donor vehicle on a dynamometer and are calibrating the control strategy to prove its driveability, performance, CO 2 and fuel economy benefits. Both solutions involve part load losses which compromise some of the fuel consumption savings made by downsizing.

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In It is much more than that.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class on average consumes 25% less fuel than the previous models. and extensive BlueEFFICIENCY measures to reduce fuel consumption. One leader in terms of fuel consumption for the SUV line is the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, which offers an NEDC consumption of 6.0 Fuel saving %. -28.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

Downsizing is a key element of Audi’s efficiency strategy. A common-rail system injects the fuel. TFSI from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.1 TFSI from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.1 Both versions reach a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph) and, on average, consume just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (42.8

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

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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