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While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 19, 2010

The new generation smart fortwo will be launched in the autumn of 2010 with a fresh interior look, an upgraded exterior and engines with lowered fuel consumption. mpg US) and offers CO 2 emissions of 86 g/km. The optimized gasoline engines also set new low levels of CO 2 emissions. smartfortwo 2010 Overview. L/100km (71.3

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liter engine, the HR12DDR, which aims to achieve the lowest level of fuel consumption in the world for gasoline-powered cars while delivering power output equivalent to that of a 1.5L km/L (61 mpg US, 3.85 Nissan Motor Co., unveiled a newly developed 1.2-liter Models with stop-start offer fuel economy of 26.0

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MAY 25, 2011

The new version of the compact SUV, which is available in on-road and off-road models, features a range of seven engines (3 diesel, 4 gasoline) in the European line-up, with fuel consumption ranging from 8.6 L/100km (27 mpg US) down to 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) for the two front-wheel drive Tiguans 2.0 L/100 km (41 mpg US).

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. The full hybrid Lexus Hybrid Drive system that powers the LS 600h has a new ECO mode, which modifies the throttle action and performance of the air conditioning system to support fuel-efficient driving. mpg US) (figures provisional). Click to enlarge. L/100km (25.3

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Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. Earlier post.)

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With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine. seconds, and the top speed is set at 200 km/h (124 mpg). 2015 Toyota 1.2T

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. Ecotec turbocharged and direct injected engine rated at an estimated 220 horsepower (164 kW) – available late-summer 2010. and 29 mpg US (8.1

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) and 60 mpg (3.92

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010 ( earlier post ) made Toyota the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains in the C-segment. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1

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MARCH 11, 2012

In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. in MY 2010, but up from 0.5% mpg (3%) higher.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. Two gasoline engines are on offer at launch with displacements of 1.0 L/100 km (46 mpg US) of fuel, with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The Opel Corsa is receiving a complete re-make for 2010, with major engineering changes, re-vamped powertrain line-up, chassis improvements and steering recalibration to give the Corsa better performance and greater fuel economy as well as comfort, handling and driving dynamics. Gasoline engine line-up. mpg US) and 124 g/km.

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. per gallon.

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Number of cars (world and US), amount of gasoline consumed, amount of ethanol equivalent required for a neat ethanol fleet, ethanol and electricity to power hybrid fleet, and sugar cane area for hybrid fleet. km/liter (46 mpg US, or 5.1 l/100km) using gasoline as the fuel. km/liter (46 mpg US, or 5.1

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Theta II GDI engine will make its debut in the first half of 2010 starting with the recently launched Sonata. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 6, 2010

The new generation smart fortwo, to be launched in the autumn of 2010, will feature engines with lower fuel consumption, as well as a fresh interior look and an upgraded exterior. The optimized gasoline engines also lower their CO 2 emissions. liters of fuel over 100 km (48 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 114 g/km.

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. Specific power is almost 120 hp/liter, a value on a par with sportier engines. MiTo gasoline engines.

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JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. Greater Reliability. mode operation. Robust lean?burn

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JUNE 13, 2011

The car, to be a remodeled version of the Swift hatchback, will use a small lithium-ion battery capable of powering it for about 30 km (19 miles) on a full charge, according to the report. It will also use a gasoline engine to generate electricity. mpg US, or 2.7 mpg US, or 2.7 The Nikkei reports that Suzuki Motor Corp.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. In 2010, about 75% of the world’s vehicles were in OECD countries. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) in 2010.

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The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine. kg) lighter than the original all-aluminum gasoline V8. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). l/100 km), as compared with the production gasoline V8 fuel economy of 18.9 mpg (12.45

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JULY 19, 2010

liter EcoBoost I-4 engine ( earlier post ) version of the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV, achieving at least a 30% increase in fuel efficiency with comparable power compared with the current V-6-powered Explorer. The 2010 Ford Explorer 2WD with a 4.0L V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7

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mpg (0.543 L/100km). This year’s challenge brought together a number of returning teams striving to beat the 2,843 mpg (0.083 L/100km) record set by Mater Dei High School in 2008, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. mpg in its Blood, Sweat & Gears vehicle.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions. The first taxi was delivered to Boston Cab Dispatch in December 2010. The standard Ford Transit Connect—2010 North American Truck of the Year—features a 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) liter hybrid ( earlier post ).

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Continental is the pack integrator and will also supply power electronics: the inverter and the DC/DC converter.

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APRIL 23, 2010

At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show ( Auto China 2010 ), Hyundai Motor Co. Gamma GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine; the latest edition of its 3.3L is the smallest Hyundai engine yet to benefit from the application of Gasoline Direct Injection technology. engine produces maximum power of 300 ps (296 hp, 221 kW)—14.5%

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The front wheels of the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept are powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine from the forthcoming VEA family which produces 280 hp (209 kW) and maximum torque of 380 N·m (280 lb-ft).

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 25, 2009

The new BMW 120i Coupé is powered by a 2.0-liter liter four-cylinder with BMW High Precision Injection (direct gasoline injection) developing 125 kW (170 hp) at 6,700 rpm and peak torque of 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) at 4,250 rpm, accelerating the BMW 120i Coupé from zero to 100 km/h in 7.8 The new BMW 120i Coupé is powered by a 2.0-liter

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

In short, government is stifling innovation by using its considerable powers to push one technology ahead of other viable technologies, leading to distortions in both research and markets. From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available.

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