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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

A new report commissioned by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) reports that efforts to improve average fuel economy by 50 per cent for new cars by 2030 and for the entire fleet by 2050 is achievable with existing, cost effective technologies.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

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AUGUST 12, 2012

The new Subaru Impreza (pictured) boasts a massive 30 per cent improvement in fuel economy: with new cam torque actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology at the heart of its success.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Improvements in the fuel economy of cars is being hindered by the increasing weight and power of cars according to new research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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APRIL 5, 2024

During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. More energy-dense next-generation batteries might help enable that.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Very often fuel and emission savings mean a loss of power for engines – however, at the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai has announced new technology that manages to offer the best of both worlds. The new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine and a new 5.0l

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MAY 18, 2009

Ricardo has stamped its place as one of the leading technological names in terms of fuel economy after providing expert advice to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with regards to the 2009 CAFE rulemaking which will come into effect in 2011.

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APRIL 15, 2013

A three year trial of Toyota’s plug-in hybrid technology has now been completed: and the results suggest that plug-in hybrid vehicles could have a serious impact on fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

While most fuel saving efforts from car manufacturers may focus on the powertrain and alternative fuels, GM has decided to take a closer look at tyre technology.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Ford’s ageless Fiesta model will soon benefit from the introduction of a new PowerShift dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission is based on efficient technology and eliminates the added weight and complexity of a torque converter, as well as the fluid pumps and planetary gears that are normally used in automatics.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Mazda’s new estate and saloon model is to give the competition something to worry about, thanks, at least in part, to the inclusion of the firm’s Skyactiv Technologies. The new Mazda6, which is to arrive in the UK in January 2013, will be the second model to make use of the new turbocharged petrol and [.].

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MAY 10, 2009

In addition, the 2010 Range Rover will also benefit from two intuitive interior technologies - a dual view infotainment touch screen and the world’s largest 12″ Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen that displays all driver information through virtual dials and graphical displays.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Let’s take a look at each of the debutants: - The direct injection Mazda Sky-G petrol engine: With a newly designed engine block that is meant to reduce mechanical friction and achieve an optimal air-fuel mix, the Mazda Sky-G significantly improves fuel economy and output performance with enhanced thermal efficiency.

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JANUARY 23, 2013

The cars we drive could be about to become even greener: thanks to a technological breakthrough from PSA Peugeot Citroen and Bosch, known as Hybrid Air.

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APRIL 14, 2014

The Green Piece Column. Cylinder deactivation technology – or variable displacement as it is also known – is not new; forms of it have been in use since the late 19th century and is almost as old as the car itself. The Green Piece Editor Pick' Tuesday 15 April, 2014.

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APRIL 4, 2011

The new BMW Concept M5, which will make its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, manages to reduce fuel consumption by at least 25 per cent. The vehicle features a new V8 with M twin turbo technology and boasts a significantly increased output level.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

They have received a $1.2million grant from the Department of Energy to study and evaluate the technologies that provide feedback to drivers so they [.]. The way you drive could have a huge impact on the money you spend at the pump – and researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are determined to prove it.

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Its Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Advanced achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas. It also achieves an average fuel economy of 68.3miles/kg.

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

Eco-Innovation Technology Company Ricardo has been awarded a contract to develop a new vehicle under the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator programme for the US Army. The efforts drew on Ricardo’s expertise across a variety of fields including hybrid propulsion, transmissions, driveline systems, controls and electronics.

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MARCH 12, 2012

For the seventh successive year, car manufacturers showed they are winning the battle against emissions – by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The Sports Active Coupe, which includes two-mode hybrid technology, will go on sale from December 5, 2009, and will have a base price of $89,725 including destination and handling. The vehicle boasts BMW’s interpretation of two-mode hybrid technology mated to a 4.4litre twin-turbo V8.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Volvo has completed testing on a new kinetic flywheel technology which the carmaker claims could save 25 per cent in fuel consumption. The Swedish car brand has been testing its new Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) on an S60 model on public roads, and the results confirm that it would be a light and [.].

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MARCH 11, 2013

Audi’s new ‘cylinder-on-demand’ (CoD) technology is helping the carmaker significantly cut its emissions and boost fuel economy. TFSI petrol models, fuel economy is as strong as 60.1 Available now on the Sport, S Line and Black Edition specs on the A1 and A3 1.4

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MAY 3, 2009

China’s fourth largest car manufacturer Chongqing Changan Automobile Co and Orbital Corporation Limited have formed a joint development to work on a concept engine. It is hoped that with fuel economy improvements, the Euro IV emission levels will be achieved.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Mazda’s more efficient technology range has hit a significant milestone; a million Skyactiv equipped models have now been produced. This includes the carmaker’s three model ranges which benefit from the use of the fuel-economy boosting technology; the Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3. Over one mill[.].

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

From start-stop technology to vehicle to vehicle communications, there have been plenty of exciting new developments in recent years meant to help reduce fuel economy and lower emissions: and now you can add a new electric vehicle technology to the list.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

This time it was the turn of the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta, which will be available in both four-door and five-door body styles and comes with a choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected fuel economy of 40mpg.

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JULY 23, 2009

As there is no need for a mechanical compressor the result is a less expensive and less complex design that allows for a fuel economy boost without reducing pull-away dynamics. Well, BorgWarner uses an innovative welding technology that fixes the cast manifold directly to the turbine housing. So how has this been achieved?

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JUNE 25, 2011

Its one of the most economical vehicles around – and the Chevrolet Cruze owes much of its remarkable fuel economy data to deceleration fuel cut-off technology. According to GM, the technology can increase fuel economy by up to two per cent.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (such as the Toyota Prius Plug-in, pictured) are already noted for their environmental advantages and fuel savings – but now a new breakthrough technology could mean their fuel economy is boosted by a further seven per cent.

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JUNE 13, 2009

More powerful, and yet with fewer emissions and better fuel economy - that’s the achievement of Citroen’s advanced 3.0HDi V6 240hp engine, which will be introduced into the C5 and C6 ranges later this summer. Its fuel saving is boosted by a piloted alternator which recovers energy during deceleration and braking.

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JUNE 23, 2009

The first conditional loan commitments reached as part of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing programme has been awarded by the Obama administration. However, these cars and components must increase fuel economy by at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Talk about a system that promises to offer a high level of fuel economy while also bringing more acceleration and you’re sure to turn heads: and that is exactly what Honda has done with its new sports hybrid intelligent dual clutch drive system (pictured). The latest addition to its Earth Dreams Technology comes in three [.].

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Is it possible for combustion engine vehicles to improve their fuel efficiency by 50 per cent? According to two new reports by the International Energy Agency (logo, pictured) – it just may be.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

It shares a powertrain with the Avensis and bears all the hallmarks of Toyota’s Optimal Drive technologies with impressive performance and fuel economy. It can accelerate to 62mph in just under 10 seconds and has a combined cycle fuel economy of 41.5mpg with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 178g/km.

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MAY 5, 2009

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition marks the launch of Saab’s revised EcoPower diesel engine range which features technology that is designed to increase fuel efficiency and lower emissions. It includes a 1.9TiD 150hp/110kW engine with emissions at just 137g/km of CO2 with fuel economy rated at 54.3mpg. for the SportWagon.

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MAY 30, 2009

Most green car enthusiasts would claim that it was General Motors’ and Chrysler’s lack of foresight in embracing green cars and alternative fuel technologies that led to their downfall. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news general motors is green to blame.

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