2010 Downsizing International Standards 
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
those which do not favor one technology over another through consumer incentives, federal subsidies, testing standards or technology-specific credits. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines. Data: Polk.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2010
Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines. New-generation 1.5 dCi engines.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2013
In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. A stronger internal market and smart regulation.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2013
The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fuel economy was 7.2 Reaching this level is ambitious but achievable, the paper noted; the enacted fuel economy standards around the world require annual improvements of up to 4.7%. Earlier post.) l/100 km (32.7
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2011
Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
Cars That Think
MARCH 12, 2023
Electric cars barely existed in 2010, when the Tesla Model S was still a glint in Elon Musk’s eye. Extrapolating from company targets, a future compact-size Lucid—think the size of Tesla Model 3 or Model Y—could decisively downsize its battery without sacrificing useful range. More useable space for passengers and cargo.
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