The Truth About Cars
JUNE 8, 2023
In particular, BMW was on the mind of all domestic manufacturers in the Eighties as yuppies pursued status and Ultimate Driving Machine pleasure. The Aviator would be Ford’s last official usage of the InTech engine line when it bowed out in 2005, but the V8 found a home in several other vehicles from smaller manufacturers.&
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DECEMBER 22, 2010
More than 95% of the Tucson ix FCEV’s major components were made with Korean technology through close collaboration with about 120 domestic auto parts manufacturers. Hyundai took part in the Learning Demonstration Program organized by the US Department of Energy between 2004 and 2009.
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MAY 12, 2014
The CAM/PwC study highlighted such optimization measures as downsizing in combination with turbocharging and cylinder deactivation. Dr. Stefan Bratzel, who founded the institute in April 2004. Conventional drives. 50% of powertrain innovations also enabled early fulfillment of the EU6 emissions standard. Alternative drives.
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MAY 20, 2009
The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance. In 2004, Ford invested $350 million into the plant for redesign and installation of an all-new assembly line as well as block, crankshaft and cylinder head machining lines. liter V-8 family.
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JANUARY 11, 2010
US small car sales—combined B- and C-segments—grew from about 14% of the market in 2004 to more than 21% now. “People downsize cars, not expectations. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers.
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DECEMBER 17, 2015
The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) Fabien Redon.
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JANUARY 17, 2011
two split pairs) operating in a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier would consume 25% less fuel under the FTP (Federal Test Procedure) than the comparable standard gasoline engine, while matching power and torque. With turbocharging, we can have some huge gains, we can downsize the engine and produce very big power. —Sal Scuderi.
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