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ZF’s pinion drive electric steering system delivers enhanced fuel economy, advanced functions and will be a key contributor to automated driving. ZF first started production of its EPS technology in 2001 and has since produced more than 35 million units for customers worldwide.

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The good news is that it has electronic fuel injection and an overhead camshaft. Even better news during a time of recession in California (which is where I found this car) is the fuel economy it delivered with a five-speed manual transmission: 40 miles per gallon on the highway, 38 miles per gallon in the city.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The technology will increase the 2014 Malibu’s fuel economy by an estimated 5%. AGM batteries are a common energy storage solution for Start Stop vehicles in Europe, where Johnson Controls has sold more than 21 million AGM batteries since 2001 and now produces more than 4.5 Earlier post.) million annually.

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MAY 17, 2012

In response, the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Renewable Fuels Association charged that the study was fundamentally flawed. Before those tests were completed in October 2010 and January 2011, EPA granted partial waivers to allow the introduction of E15 into the marketplace for use in model year 2001 and later vehicles.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

has sold more than 18 million Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries since the technology launched in 2001, topping 4.5 AGM is an advanced lead-acid battery and is suited for Start-Stop systems, which help improve fuel economy in vehicles by 5 to 10%. Johnson Controls, Inc., million annually in Europe.

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APRIL 16, 2015

billion gallons in 2001 to 1.4 MMT CO 2 ) from 1990 due, in large part, to increased demand for travel as fleet-wide light-duty vehicle fuel economy was relatively stable (average new vehicle fuel economy declined slowly from 1990 through 2004 and then increased more rapidly from 2005 through 2013). MMT in 2012.

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MAY 24, 2010

Transonic Combustion is on course to directly supply global automotive manufacturers with its high efficiency fuel injection systems. Customers and manufacturers want better fuel economy, lower emissions and a great vehicle experience all at an attractive price. from 1998 to 2001. Previously with Chrysler Corp.,

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, making it easier for consumers to access fuel efficiency data of potential purchases. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, which is now widely recognised by consumers.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Delphi announced that its OE quality fuel products are compatible with the new E15 measure approved last Friday by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase the amount of ethanol currently blended in fuel from 10% to 15% for all light-duty vehicles built in the last decade.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001. Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The last time we saw the Acura Integra was in 2001 as a coupe. Power numbers, curb weight and fuel economy were not revealed at the World Premiere event in Los Angeles on November 11, but expect the performance and efficiency to follow the same lines as other Honda and Acura compact sedans. Remember me?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

2001 to 2006. -5%. Fuel consumed. Fuel consumed per person, per licensed driver, per household, and per vehicle. The factor that supports a temporary peak only is the expected future increase in the total distance driven (due to the increasing population and the improving economy). Measures of motorization in the US.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

To help car buyers make informed decisions, the CO2/km performance data for each car model is available on mandatory Fuel Economy Label (FEL) information labels affixed on cars that are on sale in showrooms. The outgoing Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR) scheme was introduced in 2001 to encourage the take up of green vehicles.

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since 2001 and enjoyed a working partnership with Japan’s largest automaker since the 1960s. Hino fell into trouble in March 2022 with the revelation it had been falsifying emissions and fuel economy data dating as far as 2003. Meanwhile, Hino Motors has been wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corp.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Current understanding and modeling capability of stochastic processes in engines remains limited and prevents designers from achieving significantly higher fuel economy, the workshop found. Achievable advances in engine technology can improve the fuel economy of automobiles by over 50% and trucks by over 30%.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Costs per gram per kilometer of CO 2 e reduced are attractive for all three alternatives relative to the cost of the engine technology package expected to be employed for fuel economy compliance in China. China fully embraced HFC-134a in 2001 when it implemented its obligations under the 1987 Montreal Protocol.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

The transmission is significantly more efficient than traditional torque-converter automatics, resulting in fuel economy levels and CO 2 emissions which are very close to those achieved with a manual gearbox. Helps to reduce fuel consumption by allowing lower engine speeds without unwanted NVH. These include: Hill Start Assist.

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JUNE 21, 2011

Odyne was formed in 2001 for the sole purpose of developing and producing electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems for Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 vehicles. In January 2009, Odyne’s assets were acquired by the parent company of DUECO, Inc. Earlier post.). This new system delivers improved performance for medium and large work vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In total, these sources furnish fuel consumption and CO 2 emission data from more than half a million vehicles. Source: ICCT.

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 The Fit Hybrid offers Honda’s Eco Assist (Ecological Drive Assist System) to help drivers achieve more fuel efficient driving. Since the introduction of Fit in June 2001, cumulative sales in Japan reached the 1.5 mpg US, 3.33

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Kalghatgi and his group explored both the use of low-cetane fuels and exhaust gas recirculation (SAE 2007-01-0006). SAE 2001-01-0655), and optimizing fuel reactivity (Bessonette et al., Here, the potential for fuel economy improvement would even be larger than in diesel truck engines. SAE 2007-01-0191). Rolf Reitz.

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JULY 20, 2016

As a leader in the sustainability space, we are developing new technologies to efficiently employ discarded materials and fibers, while potentially reducing the use of petrochemicals and light-weighting our vehicles for desired fuel economy. Rowell (2001) “Utilization of by-products from the tequila industry. Resources.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

With stagnating demand for gasoline due to rising fuel economy in the nation’s fleet and other factors, further increases to US ethanol consumption would require the use of higher blends of ethanol, either in conventional vehicles or in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to tolerate blends of up to 85% ethanol (E85).

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MAY 22, 2009

A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. A Report to the US Congress, April 2001 (DOE). Charles Mendler and Roland Gravel (2002) Variable Compression Ratio Engine (SAE 2002-01-1940).

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JULY 21, 2009

The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. The retrofitted hybrid trucks are projected to improve fuel economy by 44%, decrease particulate matter by 96% and reduce NO x emissions by 75% compared to the standard FedEx Express delivery truck.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

researching, validating, and deploying technologies and methods that save fuel through more efficient operations of trucks and transportation systems. The 21CTP was formed in 2001 to reduce fuel usage and emissions in trucks of Classes 3 through 8. In terms of fuel economy, the truck achieved 10.7

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Production of renewable fuels has been growing rapidly in recent years, while at the same time, advances in vehicle fuel economy and other economic factors have pushed gasoline consumption far lower than what was expected when Congress passed the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2007.

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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.

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JULY 12, 2013

They calculated the emission ratios (mg of compound/kg of fuel consumed) for several species, including HNCO. For the tests, they used a turbo diesel (TDI) engine from a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and operating on ultra-low sulfur diesel. In the reported study, Wentzell et al.

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MAY 29, 2013

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

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MAY 16, 2009

Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. There are no speed or power constraints that force the engine to run; fuel is burned only after the battery pack is depleted. The vehicles are defined as follows: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) : A 2.4L Study Methodology.

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JULY 22, 2009

These standard trucks used in the retrofit programme were models from 2000 or 2001 with 300,000-500,000 miles on the clock. It is estimated that the retrofitted hybrid trucks improve fuel economy by 44 per cent, decrease particulate matter by 96 per cent and cut nitrogen oxides by 75 per cent compared to the standard trucks.

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MAY 17, 2015

Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). 1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Estimated EPA MPGe. >59.

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APRIL 18, 2014

LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). LDVs accounted for 61% of all transportation energy consumption in the United States in 2012—8.4 million barrels of of oil equivalent per day—and represented nearly 10% of world petroleum liquids consumption.

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