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DECEMBER 3, 2021

TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, has launched high volume production supply of various fluid products for the global Mercedes-Benz AG programs C-Class, GLC and E-Class hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). Fluid systems—e.g.,

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

During steady state cruising, the clutch system disengages the rear section of the driveline, eliminating rotating losses and improving highway fuel economy by up to 4%—compared to standard AWD. The system reacts to driver inputs and road conditions to seamlessly switch between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012

trillion) through to 2050 and can help cut the world’s road transport energy use and CO 2 emissions by nearly half in that same time, by improving vehicle fuel economy, according to an opinion paper recently published by the Commonwealth Advisory Bureau (CAB) and sponsored by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The automotive turbocharging industry will generate $12 billion in revenue by equipping 49 million vehicles with turbochargers annually by 2019, according to Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ 2014 Global Turbo Forecast. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

BorgWarner is supplying its mini direct-acting variable force solenoid (VFS) for General Motors’ global front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmission program (GF6). Featured in a range of 2015 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, BorgWarner’s mini direct-acting VFS enables improved fuel economy and shift feel.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

EcoBoost with cylinder deactivation will debut in early 2018, becoming the first production three-cylinder engine with that fuel-saving feature. liter EcoBoost engine, and prove that there is still untapped potential for even the best internal combustion engines to deliver better fuel efficiency for customers. and Dearborn in the U.S.

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JULY 28, 2014

In a new report ( Transportation Forecast: Global Fuel Consumption ), Navigant Research forecasts total road transportation energy consumption will grow from 81.1 Approximately 84% of that will be provided by conventional fuels. Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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JUNE 15, 2021

The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle.

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. Fuel savings for customers could be as much as $650 a year, according to EPA estimates. The globally proven 3.2-liter Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 20, 2012

A new report from Pike Research finds that rising fuel prices and stronger fuel economy regulations will stimulate increasing demand for clean diesel vehicles in markets around the world, and forecasts sales of these vehicles will increase from 9.1 Demand for diesel cars is primarily driven by their fuel economy.

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APRIL 15, 2010

MyFord Touch map-based navigation offers an Eco-Route option, which instantly calculates the most fuel-efficient route for the driver. Ford testing shows Eco-Route can help achieve fuel economy gains of up to 15%. MyFord Touch launches this summer on the 2011 Ford Edge and will be available globally on the 2012 Ford Focus.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Switching from the automotive standards to the trading scheme could save as much as €63 billion, says the study’s lead author Sergey Paltsev, deputy director at MIT’s Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change and senior research scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative. The results are published in the journal Transportation.

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MARCH 2, 2021

Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the innovative first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. CO 2 emissions have dropped to 85 g/km and the WLTP combined cycle fuel economy figure is 3.7

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MAY 26, 2015

To mark the 10 th anniversary of the foundation of GM Powertrain Europe Turin, GM President Dan Ammann visited the engineering site and announced plans to strengthen the collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino, further expanding the engineering development center. GM Powertrain Europe Turin represents a strategic asset for GM globally.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hilux is a global icon of the Toyota brand with a reputation for reliability and durability. The development project has explored how these qualities might be maintained while adopting a new fuel cell electric zero emission powertrain.

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JULY 8, 2013

Ricardo’s forthcoming IGNITE product is a physics-based system simulation package—operating in Modelica—that focuses on complete vehicle performance and fuel economy. —David Higbie, global director of Ricardo Software. Fuel Efficiency Manufacturing Simulation'

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JULY 16, 2012

unveiled the new Nissan Note, a global B-segment compact car, at a world premiere held at the Osanbashi venue in Yokohama. The new Note goes on sale in Japan this fall and in Europe in 2013. Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK will produce models for Europe, which are planned for release in 2013. The new Nissan Note.

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MAY 19, 2016

The International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD has launched a major global initiative towards carbon-free transport. Transport activity currently contributes 23% of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with the share expected to rise. The key is to close the gaps between commitments and delivery.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). M and G trim levels employ Eco Drive Assist which promotes smarter and more fuel-efficient driving. The new Mirage. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% of vehicles sold in Western Europe, 69.9% Consumers are keen to experience the benefit of better fuel economy, but they are not necessarily willing to change their driving styles or requirements.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

The new design reduces piston mass by up to 7% and includes design features that reduce friction for improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The Magnum Monosteel piston is in development testing with major global commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers in Europe and North America.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy. liters and 1.7

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APRIL 10, 2018

The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. Ford has sold almost seven million Focus cars in Europe and more than 16 million around the world since the first generation Focus was introduced in 1998. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine is offered with 150 PS and 182 PS.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Total global market revenue will grow from just less than $1 billion in 2013 to more than $2.8 Meanwhile, the Middle East & Africa will show steady growth, but will still remain a fraction of the value of any of the big three: North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific. million by 2020, growing from 1.5

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JANUARY 10, 2020

ABB was already commissioned in 2018 as technology partner to deliver 340 high-power chargers to IONITY and was the first to market in Europe with 350 kW chargers featuring liquid cooled cables. T&E: Europe needs 15 times more public chargers by 2030. Financial details of the order were not disclosed.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. —Nicola Menarini, Global Chief Engineer, GM Powertrain. liter variants. 2,000 bar common rail system.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Order books for next-generation Ranger will open in Europe in late 2022 for customer delivery in early 2023. The current Ranger is Europe’s pick-up segment leader and recently set a new September year-to-date sales record of 45,539 units, with market share of 39.9%. Ford has revealed the next-generation Ranger mid-size pickup truck.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The auto industry’s production capacities are far from fully used; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) estimates current global vehicle assembly capacity at almost 95 million, the report notes. Rising sales translate into an ever-expanding global vehicle parc. million to 78.6

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APRIL 8, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts that total annual global light-duty start-stop vehicle (SSVs) sales will reach 59 million, accounting for 55% of all light duty vehicle sales. The same year, Navigant expects 82% of vehicles in Western Europe to have a stop-start feature, along with nearly 69% of vehicles sold in Asia Pacific.

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MAY 15, 2014

In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. They assumed that all sectors of the economy follow the same proportional reduction.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Developed by Ford engineers based in Europe, the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines combine high-pressure direct injection, advanced turbocharging and twin variable valve timing to maximize combustion efficiency. Ford EcoBoost engines are a central element in the company’s global powertrain strategy, with annual sales expected to exceed 1.3

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JULY 26, 2010

UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. The airline represents 53% of the company’s global carbon footprint. Click to enlarge. The goal was announced as UPS released the latest annual update of its corporate Sustainability Report. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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The agreement ensures green methanol supply for the ship from its entry into operation on a loop from Northern Europe into the Baltic Sea. Equinor is pleased to be partnering up with Maersk in delivering greener fuels to the marine industry. It is critical to get energy majors to the table and start supplying future fuels at scale.

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JUNE 11, 2013

In its latest forecast for hybrid and plug-in electric vehicle sales, Navigant Research expects that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which today account for about 2% of global light duty vehicle sales, will grow to almost 4% of global LDV sales by 2020. The result is a global light duty vehicle market that will grow at a CAGR of 2.4%

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OCTOBER 19, 2019

This is a crucial advantage as carmakers come under pressure to further lighten vehicles as a part of their strategy to improve fuel economy. —Hassan Ghassemi-Armaki, lead research engineer, Global Research and Development, East Chicago. —Qaiser Khan, senior engineer, Global Research and Development, East Chicago.

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OCTOBER 8, 2011

The Deloitte survey found global consumer interest in EVs is high. However, most global consumers, including those in the United States, would base their final decision on the greatest challenges associated with electric vehicles in the market today.: Click to enlarge. range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.

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