Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2016
There appears to have been a dramatic shift in the petrol and diesel sales seesaw. In the 2000s, legislation changes resulted in a diesel boom but after last year’s revelations and the emergence of extremely efficient downsized petrol engines, the tide has now turned. — Steve Huntingford, What Car?
Green Car Congress
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 liter DIG-T petrol engine, which replaces the outgoing 117 ps (115 hp) 1.6-liter Click to enlarge. The existing 1.5 The Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed 1.2-liter
Green Cars News
MAY 16, 2009
As part of its efforts to go green, Volkswagen is placing a clear emphasis on downsizing as it proved with two new engines at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium. The manufacturer has introduced a 1.2litre TSI petrol engine and a 1.6litre TDI diesel, both of which will be available to order with the new Polo and Golf later this year.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2013
The new TwinAir family engine combines the concept of downsizing (displacement and weight reduction) with technologies including supercharging with high-efficiency turbocharger; integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head; and the new MultiAir intake valve control system. MultiAir Turbo Petrol. Earlier post.). 78 HP 1.4;
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2010
“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.” ” —Friedrich Eichler, Head of Engine and Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG The older AMG 6.3
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. litre and 2.0 “With the 2.0-litre
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Especially in regard to battery technology, downsizing, efficiency improvements with the turbocharged petrol engine and, in particular, for energy recovery systems. We didn’t look for role models, instead we struck out on our own path.
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