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These tests resulted in the combined 115% freight efficiency improvement over a 2009 baseline truck. mpg (19.26 mpg (19.26 The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. engine brake thermal efficiency.
mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. In 2009, Volkswagen showed the second generation Golf BlueMotion, also in Geneva; its fuel consumption had been reduced to 3.8 l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. l/100 km (73.5
The SUV, a 2009 Ford Explorer with a 4-liter V6 engine, was also tested while towing an enclosed trailer. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 The researchers tested the vehicles at a variety of speeds with the different configurations. l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9
mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 119 g/km CO 2. mpg US), or 99 g/km CO 2 —made its debut in autumn 2009. l/100 km (73.5 This represents a 15% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the previous model. l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (52.3 l/100 km (61.9
L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW. With the goal of reducing emissions, exhaust gas recirculation and an oxidation catalytic converter as well as a diesel particulate filter are used. two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) and lithium-ion battery.
At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km 4.5 / 52.3.
liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. L/100km or 75 mpg US). Mazda’s new SKY-D clean diesel engine offers high fuel economy and output performance as well as low exhaust emissions. The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3-liter Click to enlarge.
The exhaust-turbocharged V6 will come in two versions: 160 kW (218 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). The exhaust gas after?treatment mpg US), 194 g CO 2 per km (312.2 mpg US) [85 grams CO 2 per km (136.8 mpg) [104 grams CO 2 per km (167.4 mpg) [114 grams CO 2 per km (183.5 mpg) [104 grams CO 2 per km (167.4
The engine is fitted with double overhead camshafts, dual independent camshaft timing and cooled exhaust gas recirculation. When equipped with the GMET4, the Jeep Cherokee can deliver more than 30 mpg highway and provide outstanding off-road performance, while the Jeep Wrangler can deliver a rating of 24 mpg highway.
For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. This will be applied in a production BMW 7 Series hybrid model in 2009.
liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating. At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly.
l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. The new TwinAir family engine combines the concept of downsizing (displacement and weight reduction) with technologies including supercharging with high-efficiency turbocharger; integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head; and the new MultiAir intake valve control system.
Between 2009 and 2015, the legislation more than doubled the fuel efficiency of the fleet of 13,500 yellow taxis, leading to estimated declines in air pollution emissions. mpg, and corresponding estimates of nitric oxide (NO) and total particulate (PM T ). exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively.
Both engines will be available in the Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC70 in select markets from the spring of 2009. This twin-turbo technology in the D5 has also made it possible to introduce higher levels of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) across a wider rev range than before. L/100km (38 mpg US); 164 g/km in the S80.
Internationally, customers have purchased 140,000 Chevrolet Cruze in the first six months of 2010 and a total of 270,000 since Cruze launched in the spring of 2009 in Europe, followed by other major markets, such as China in summer of 2009. The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold.
Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2
Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. Earlier post.). Based on the NEDC cycle, CO 2 emissions from Volvo’s plug-in hybrid will average out at 49 grams per kilometer, with fuel consumption of 1.9
L/100km (28 mpg US) on the combined cycle, an improvement of 17% over the prior diesel engine. The new V6 turbodiesel is fitted with new-generation, 1800-bar injectors with new MultiJet II technology, developed and patented by Fiat Powertrain and which made its debut in 2009 on the 1.3 in), and exhaust valves are 24.5
The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. liter four-cylinder engine joined the lineup in 2009, offering an EPA-estimated 25 mpg (9.4
mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 137 - 145 g/km. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km), due in part to the ECO start/stop function, which is fitted as standard in conjunction with the six-speed manual transmission. Market launch is expected in September 2009. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (45.2 It takes 8.5
mpg US, 5.4 The S-TEC II engine features the first-in-segment application of the PDA (Port De-Activation) system to ensure high exhaust gas recirculation, resulting in combustion stability at low speeds and optimal performance at high speeds together with improved fuel efficiency. L/100km), with peak power of 80.5 PS (79 hp, 59 kW).
When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0 In Europe, this BlueTEC technology is available in a series production model starting autumn 2009 with the E 350 BlueTEC.
In 2009 the A segment represented almost 10% of the total European passenger car market (up from 6.5% L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km. The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005. Spark consumes as little as 5.1
liters per 100km (50 mpg US). These include components of relevance to exhaust emissions, such as the injection system, the turbocharger and the intercooling within the air intake module. Exhaust gas recycling with cooled low-pressure EGR is also used. The Golf 1.6 liters per 100km (52.3 The Golf 2.0 The new model consumes 0.8
While early R&D was largely component-based, as a result of US Department of Energy (DOE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds in 2009, 21CTP was able to fund four SuperTruck projects. miles per gallon (mpg), compared to the baseline truck at 6.45 A second truck has doubled fuel economy from a 2009 baseline of 6.1
liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. The diesel engine will be optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel, and will meet future exhaust emission requirements. The partners put three Volvo V70 PHEV demonstration cars on the road in the summer of 2009. Earlier post.)
In 2009, Audi launched the A3 and Q7 TDI models in the US. TDI are still sparse at this time, Keogh said the block, heads, cooling system, engine management, turbo and exhaust components are all new. According to Keogh, recent fuel economy testing of the new flagship A8 TDI sedan delivered 28 mpg US (8.4 —Scott Keogh.
L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. The overall Auris CO 2 average has been reduced from 152 g/km in 2007 to 142 g/km in 2009. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. L/100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g/km respectively. L/100 km (36 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 152 g/km.
For the second-generation, Audi further optimized the turbo with integral insulation and by moving away from flange-based mounting to the exhaust manifolds to an integrated component. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Exhaust gas aftertreatment system, shown in an A7. lbs (4 kg). Click to enlarge.
This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. All new Auris diesel engines benefit from low compression ratios, optimized combustion chamber dimensions and enhanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler efficiency. mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively.
Power for the battery and VTES electric supercharger is not only supplied by the SpeedStart ISG but also the TIGERS exhaust driven turbo-generator. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8 No matter how low the engine revs, the 2 kW electric supercharger remains highly responsive and extremely fast acting.
The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. Earlier post.).
Our dedicated focus on the DRIVe models in 2009 demonstrates Volvo Cars’ ability to quickly respond to customers’ increasing demands for products with low fuel consumption and low environmental impact. As of spring 2009, the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D L/100 km (39 mpg US) for both cars. 109 hp/240 Nm. 175 hp/420 Nm.
The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway).
Chrysler anticipates that the new Pentastar V-6 will contribute a 2 mpg increase to Chrysler’s CAFE by 2015. The new Pentastar V-6 is an all-new design, featuring a double-overhead cam (DOHC), narrow included valve angle cylinder head and high-flow intake and exhaust ports. Bob Lee, Vice President Powertrain Product Team.
The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Ferdinand Piëch—currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG—more than 10 years ago to produce a practical car that had a combined fuel consumption of one liter per 100 km (235 mpg). Click to enlarge.
The top selling electric car in 2008, the smart ed continues to outsell the competition so far in 2009. Exempt from London Congestion Charging & Vehicle Excise Duty, drivers of the smart ed can expect to achieve the equivalent of around 300 mpg whilst using no engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs or exhaust. electric drive.
Mitsubishi launched the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) in Japan in mid-2009. Mitsubishi i is rated by the EPA to attain 126 mpg equivalency in city driving and 99 mpg in highway driving and achieves a “real world” EPA driving range of 62 miles (98 miles in the EPA LA4 city unadjusted). Floor duct.
US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. The Audi Q5 HFC (Hybrid Fuel Cell) followed in 2009. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 litre V6 TDI engine.
First shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Peugeot 207 Economique reflects this commitment and uses the latest technology to reduce CO2 emissions to just 99g. mpg (combined) and no-road tax. The new Peugeot 207 Economique will go on sale in the UK in October and will be available in two trim levels, Economique and Economique +.
Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. In 2009, Gen 2 introduced a number of measures to optimize friction. 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) on the highway, up from 31 mpg (7.6
261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. With the goal of reducing emissions, exhaust gas recirculation and an oxidation catalytic converter as well as a diesel particulate filter are used. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (approx. XL1’s engine. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.
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