Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Specifically, we knew that weight reduction, advanced emissions control technologies, advanced thermal management and powertrain integration would be critical to meeting all of the requirements.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Depending on the application, the redesigned V-6 delivers fuel-economy improvements of more than 6% while increasing torque more than 14.9%. FCA US LLC powertrain engineers evaluated multiple technologies, accumulating more than 4.7 This translates to a fuel-economy improvement, on its own, of up to 0.8%. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2016 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and a three-port integrated exhaust manifold (IEM), the 2.3-liter Two pivotal factors are the three-port integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head and a twin-scroll turbocharger.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The company is using the opportunity of the event to provide more details into the SPCCI engine, announced in August. Mazda believes that there is still ample room for further evolution of the internal combustion engine and that this technology has the potential to contribute in a major way. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

The smaller size enables better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy capability, while the simple single-pass exhaust flow design delivers low back pressure, meeting the needs of end-user customers. A typical filter consists of an array of small channels for exhaust gas to flow.

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Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showcasing its range of 48V systems at the Aachen Colloquium this week: its Cobra electric compressor, SpeedStart belt-integrated starter-generator, SpeedTorq drivetrain motor-generator, and TIGERS exhaust energy recovery system. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Range Exhaust Fuel Economy Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. The EcoDiesel is currently the only advanced-technology turbo-diesel offering in the half-ton pickup segment. The all-new 3.0-liter

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. The newest Pentastar V-6’s advanced technologies, such as wide-range variable valve timing and two-step variable valve lift, deliver an optimized blend of power and fuel economy, based on the driver’s demand. The Pentastar V-6 uses an 11.3:1

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

More than 1,200 engineers and academics are participating in the two-day event, which features presentations exploring the core theme “Knock the Limit of Powertrain Technologies: To Enhance Value for Customers.”. The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.

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Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

The ADEPT project is led by Ricardo in a research partnership including the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC); Controlled Power Technologies (CPT); Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies UK Ltd; Ford Motor Company and the University of Nottingham.

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Emissions Hybrid Affordable Future 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2012

To meet the program requirements, AVL proposed an engine based on the Achates Power opposed-piston, two-stroke technology, which includes more than 1,000 innovations covered by patents and patent applications. It should also be of a scalable design to maximize value to the Government and military vehicles.

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Engine Power Powered 2011 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai, where the award-winning Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China. GM’s leadership in electrification technologies, now and in the future, are coming to Buick in China. Earlier post.).

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Malibu Hybrid Buick Hybrid Global 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The engine features four-valves per cylinder; Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL); and Direct Injection, and is rated at 390 hp (291 kW) @ 5,800 rpm and 401 lb-ft (544 N·m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. liter Endurance V8 gasoline engine will be available in the all-new Titan and Titan XD full-size pickup trucks.

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Gasoline Nissan Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2014

Speaking at a media event at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting, company executives said both announcements reflect is a continuation of the long-standing collaboration between Eaton and Cummins.

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Eaton Gas Diesel Engine 344

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The cars featured three different types of NO x control technologies (8 EGR only, 40 LNT, and 25 SCR). In a paper published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , they reported that while most vehicles met the Euro 6 legislative limit of 0.08 hot start) between 2012 and 2015.

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Diesel Exhaust Emissions Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2017

liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with eTorque technology is rated a best-in-class 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The eTorque system improves fuel economy, launch performance, and driver comfort during start/stop operations. Total displacement is 1,995 cc.

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Jeep 2018 Plug-in Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The Ti-VCT technology ( earlier post ) is a key element in helping the new 5.0-liter liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. Fuel economy also is aided by engineering a lightweight powertrain. liter offering.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors. 4,200,000.

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Connect Connected Vehicles Universal 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The new engine incorporates the same combustion technology as CWI’s most successful engine, the 8.9 The JVA can be terminated under certain circumstances before the end of the term, including in the event of a material breach of the agreement by, or in the event of a change of control of one of the parties. liter ISL G.

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy North America 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge. New 8-speed.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. This technology, specially tuned for truck customers, shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop—except when towing or in four-wheel drive—to give drivers power on demand when they need it most. Further boosting the 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

The engine achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 5.3 It consumes up to 8% less fuel than its predecessor, and offers fuel economy of 5.4 Utilizing GM’s global standards and processes, the two GM joint ventures earned 59 patents for technologies in the model’s chassis, powertrain, exterior, interior, electronics and assembly.

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Standards GM Chevrolet Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

To comply with the new regulation, the manufacturer is using different technologies, choosing the most appropriate and efficient in regards to the engine’s size and future application. This technology has also been chosen for the new six-cylinder 13 L engine. The 5 and 8 L Euro VI engines are fitted with an EGR system.

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Engine Exhaust Volvo Fuel Economy 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

LiquidPiston, a developer of advanced combustion engine technology, received the award for the first phase of a program to realize the full capability of its patented high-efficiency hybrid cycle (HEHC) engine. Three combustion events per rotor revolution result in high power density. Earlier post.). Shkolnik et al.

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Engine Exhaust 2014 Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? At the same time “advanced diesel—which doesn’t have a specific technology definition, Belzowski said, but instead is whatever a given expert considers will constitute “advanced diesel”—will increase to 12% in 2025 from 8% in 2016.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Cars That Think

MARCH 2, 2022

Through such events, we have come to expect that tech Davids really can slay tech Goliaths. Tech companies have never been so valuable, nor so central to the world’s economy. Such companies buy competitors, strangle rival technologies in the crib, erect walled gardens, and practice silent sabotage. But there’s a trap here.

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Market Exhaust Personal Future 75

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

The test vehicles were equipped with NO x after-treatment technologies including: one lean-NO x trap (LNT) and two urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. Route 1 for Vehicle A includes rush-hour/non rush-hour driving, ‘R’ designates routes including a test with DPF regeneration event, ‘nd’ - no data available.

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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Downsizing Low Cost Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

The Vanner HBA uses DC Converter technology to replace the traditional. over traditional alternator technology; fuel economy improvements and. reduced exhaust emissions; stable DC power at all temperatures and speeds; and precise and maintenance-free. integrated voltage regulation.

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Hybrid Standards DC Fuel Economy 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Your numbers may differ. Shifting Fun. to go to a car show.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

liter 3-cylinder DOHC engine that features the latest version of Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) variable valve-timing system to maximize fuel efficiency and power output while minimizing exhaust emissions. Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 The Mirage is equipped with a 1.2-liter 75 mm) x 3.5

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support a new advanced combustion system with an 11.5:1 1 compression ratio. —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Click to enlarge.

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