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APRIL 25, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., has launched the fifth-generation of its luxury sedan the Nissan Cima, equipped with Nissan’s one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system. Nissan Cima. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The Cima also features, among its other technologies, the first application of sound-absorbing tires on a Nissan vehicle.

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. Earlier post.) km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. Nissan was awarded a patent in 1995 on compression ratio control for an engine.). Hiyoshi, R.,

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The average US household will spend about $550 less on gasoline in 2015 compared with 2014, as annual motor fuel expenditures are on track to fall to their lowest level in 11 years, according to projections by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Similarly, the fuel economy for trucks has increased 19%, from 16.9

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors’s all-new compact crossover RVR went on sale at Mitsubishi dealerships throughout Japan on 17 February. A European spec version of the RVR, the ASX, will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Fuel economy on the Japanese 10-15 cycle is 15.2 Earlier post.). km/L for 2WD (35.8 mpg US, 6.6 mpg US, 6.7

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. liter hybrid system akin to that in the Prius c ( earlier post ) and that achieves a fuel efficiency of 33.0 The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Honda Motor Co., 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 announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Petroleum use in North America, which is dominated by consumption in the United States, has declined since 2005. In 2011 and 2012, higher oil prices and increased fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicles contributed to reduced US consumption. Increased consumption in 2010 reflected improving economic conditions.

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JUNE 23, 2009

billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6 and $465 million to Tesla Motors. Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9 Tesla Motors will receive $465 million in two parts. The Obama Administration is awarding $8 billion in three conditional loan commitments for the development of innovative, advanced vehicle technologies: $5.9

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JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Motor model. Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque. Click to enlarge. Both the 1.8-liter

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JULY 16, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., The new Note is a successor to the current model, which has sold 940,000 units since its launch in 2005. A supercharger with a magnetic clutch compensates for the disadvantage of the small displacement engine with the Miller cycle without sacrificing fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 16, 2015

in 2013, representing 33% of CO 2 emissions, 21% of CH 4 emissions, and 45% of N 2 O emissions from fossil fuel combustion, respectively. The decline in new light-duty vehicle fuel economy between 1990 and 2004 reflected the increasing market share of light-duty trucks, which grew from about 30% of new vehicle sales in 1990 to 48% in 2004.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Nissan Motor Co., liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. The overall improved system also helps achieve fuel economy gains.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market, its first full remodeling since September 2004. Exhaust emissions are at least 75% lower than Japan’s 2005 standards. The CVT and five-speed manual transmission grades exceed Japan’s “2010 fuel economy standard plus 25%.”

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JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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JUNE 4, 2018

Toyota Motor is introducing a mid-lifecycle model change for the AYGO, its successful A-segment entry in the European market. Launched in 2005 for Europe, the first generation Toyota AYGO was designed to attract young, urban-based customers, and to bring a greater sense of playfulness to the Toyota brand.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 mpg US, 5.3 The Fuga hybrid is equipped with a Li-ion battery pack. This combines with the updated 3.5-liter

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MARCH 16, 2011

Valvoline, a leading independent marketer of motor oil, has introduced its NextGen line of motor oils, featuring the inclusion of 50% recycled base oil. There have been earlier, generally unsuccessful attempts at marketing recycled motor oil; NextGen marks the first entry of such a product delivered by a major motor oil marketer.

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MAY 14, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Pixis Epoch—the second passenger minivehicle to be sold under the Toyota brand—in Japan. For a starting price of ¥795,000 (US$9,370), the gasoline-fueled Pixis Epoch offers fuel economy of 30.0 CO 2 emissions are 77 g/km. Pixis Epoch G (Front-wheel drive model).

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Hyundai Motor Company recently rolled out the new fifth-generation Grandeur (badged as the Azera in some markets). The new Grandeur arrives in the Korean market six years after its predecessor’s launch in May 2005. GDI (maximum horsepower: 266 hp / maximum torque: 310 N·m/ fuel economy: 27.3

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APRIL 15, 2009

Other findings: From 1990 to 2007, transportation emissions rose by 29% due, in large part, to increased demand for travel and the stagnation of fuel efficiency across the US vehicle fleet. Since 2005, the growth rate of emissions has slowed considerably; transportation CO 2 emissions increased by just 0.3% Tg) from 1990.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

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MAY 20, 2010

a start-up developing a supercritical fuel injection system that can improve the fuel economy of internal combustion engines by between 50-75% ( earlier post ), announced that Donald Runkle, CEO of EcoMotors, has joined Transonic’s board of directors. Transonic Combustion, Inc.,

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JUNE 24, 2013

has added 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Spartan Motors , a division of Utilimaster, to its fleet. liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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JANUARY 12, 2011

The next-generation Civic will offer three different powertrains, said John Mendel, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co.: Eco Assist is a driver-selected fuel economy information system designed to help the driver develop and maintain a fuel-efficient driving style. gasoline, hybrid and natural gas.

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APRIL 27, 2009

The original RX400h debuted in 2005. liter V6 Atkinson-cycle engine, lighter electric motors, a smaller and lighter power-control unit and other fuel-saving innovations. While achieving improved fuel economy, the new RX450h produces 295 total system horsepower, 27 more than the current generation RX400h.

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MARCH 8, 2010

The dashed blue line is 2005 emissions; the scale on the right shows the percent of 2005 level. The economy-wide CO 2 prices applied increase the cost of driving only marginally with respect to the business-as-usual case. Fuel prices above $8/gallon may be needed to significantly reduce US GHG emissions and oil imports.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

First appropriated in the fall of 2008, the program provides loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6 billion to Nissan North America; $465 million to Tesla Motors; and.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Nissan Motor Co., announced its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP 2016). This new plan will focus on three areas: reduction of carbon footprint; shift to renewable energy; and an increase in the diversity of resources used by Nissan.

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MAY 16, 2013

The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 This performance exceeds the 2015 fuel efficiency standards by 20% and the 2005 standards of the MLIT approval system for low-emission vehicles by 75%. liter in-line, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine for rear-wheel-drive vehicles with a high-torque motor. Earlier post.).

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liter diesel motor contain software designed to skirt emission regulations. Due to the improved aerodynamics associated with driving with the windows up, combustion vehicles typically see improved fuel economy at highway speeds while running the air conditioner. But that seems like an oversimplification of the situation.

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APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. Transportation. quadrillion Btu (13.8

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The executive suite changes occur as WiTricity continues to land more funding ($25 million last year, earlier post ), and to expand further its key partnerships, which, in the automotive space, now include Delphi ( earlier post ); Toyota ( earlier post ); IHI and Mitsubishi Motors ( earlier post ); and TDK ( earlier post ).

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MARCH 12, 2013

Nissan Motor Co., Under the Nissan Green Program 2016, Nissan’s mid-term environmental plan, the company is aiming for a 35% improvement in fuel economy compared with 2005 on a corporate average for all Nissan vehicles by the end of fiscal 2016. Relationship of material strength and elongation in steel plates.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front-wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

The system will enable the new advanced bus platform to achieve 45-70% increased fuel economy over average diesel powertrains and more than double the fuel economy improvement of hybrid-electrics, contributing to an overall lower cost of ownership for transit authorities and reduced emissions. Altair Engineering, Inc.,

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