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DECEMBER 6, 2011

With this move, Valeo becomes the first automotive supplier to offer its customers a range of electric superchargers. Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Ford has officially announced the 2011 Ford Mustang with an all-new advanced naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. The 2011 Mustang GT. The 400hp naturally-aspirated 5.0L

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 2011 Cruze. GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims. Electric power steering is standard. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L turbo and 1.8L

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The engine is rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and torque at 146 lb-ft (198 N·m), up from 140 hp and 136 lb-ft in the 2011 Ford Focus. Direct injection improves fuel economy and performance by delivering the precise amount of gasoline right into the combustion chamber. L/100km) with automatic transmission. liter engine.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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AUGUST 4, 2011

the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes. From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e.,

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge. liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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MARCH 22, 2013

Fuel consumption of a Euro 6 V8 engine worked hard is equivalent to Euro 5. The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. Scania’s Euro 6 V8 engines feature common-rail fuel injection (Scania XPI) and a variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) mounted at the rear. The exhaust brake is rated at 256 kW at 2,400 r/min.

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Fuel Exhaust Economy Engine 275

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer.

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JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. —Derrick Kuzak. Ford US small car sales.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge. SKYACTIV-G gasoline direct injection engine.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

liter model but with significantly reduced real-world and drive cycle CO 2 emissions, and comparable improvements in fuel-economy. Earlier post.). Together the partners have sought to demonstrate an extremely cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car delivering the performance of a baseline 2.0-liter

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Downsizing Low Cost Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 210

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MAY 13, 2010

series hybrid) CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Hybrid System for transit buses, with production units expected to be available in 2011. ISE currently delivers gasoline, diesel and fuel cell series hybrid systems for the transit industry. Features and benefits of the ISE CNG Hybrid System include: Series-Hybrid Efficiency Gains.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

of the energy output of the fuel is used to actually move the car; the rest is wasted. Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. With current technology, only 21.5% 2011.11.022.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 kW lithium-ion battery, an electric motor-generator and next-generation Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed transmission.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The Euro 5 compliant engine is capable of 240 hp (59 kW/liter) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque and will be available in the 2011 model year vehicles in the European market. Each cylinder has a central direct injector with cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) as an integral part of the cylinder heads.

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. GM has reduced the number of clutches to two from three.

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Volt GM Motoring Motor 341

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. liter unit in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines—all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20% compared to the outgoing models. liter engine.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

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. 1.33l Dual VVT-i. Valvematic gasoline engine.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

. “This will help us with the customers who have some trepidation about changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,&# said Elon Musk, Tesla’s chairman and chief executive. Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,&# said Elon Musk, Tesla’s. “For people.

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 A lightweight cylinder head made of pressure-cast aluminum alloy uses front-located exhaust ports that provide greater freedom in the layout of the close-coupled catalytic converter which mounts directly to the cylinder head.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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AUGUST 3, 2015

In other words, they found that they real-world fuel economy benefit of adoption of HEVs may be better than for estimates based on EPA “sticker” fuel economy alone. There is very little quantitative data on the fuel and emissions benefits of HEVs during real-world driving. The duo, Britt A. Holmén and Karen M.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 150

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JUNE 23, 2014

I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L Split, parallel, cross-flow cooling with integrated exhaust manifold. Electric TiVCT system. Cycle-based CAE analysis of fuel economy contribution of critical technologies. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. It is a Renault-Nissan Alliance joint development and is due to be introduced in 2011. Variable swirl technology.

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MARCH 14, 2011

The new SCET report reviews a range of new technologies and fuels, from improved internal combustion engines, to hybrid and other electric drive technologies, to existing and new bio- and other types of fuels. Developing fuels that are truly carbon-neutral is not yet within reach, but progress is being made.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota plans to sell 101,000 Auris models in 2010 and, in 2011—the first full year of sales with all engine variants available— 130,000 units. The full hybrid drive system’s electric continuously variable transmission is controlled by shift-by-wire technology, using an electric shift lever system. In combination, the 1.8

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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MAY 17, 2013

Dedicated ethanol (or E85) engines have the promise to improve efficiency substantially over comparable regular gasoline engines through direct-injection, increased geometric CR, variable valve timing, exhaust gas recirculation, aggressive turbocharging, and downsizing and/or downspeeding.

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JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. Part of the gain from advanced-level CI diesel engines comes from downsizing.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

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JUNE 17, 2013

E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. E-Fan: electric aircraft in progress. Click to enlarge. E-Fan in the hangar. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including style updates for 328i and 335i models and an all-new direct gasoline injection turbocharged engine with Valvetronic for 335i models. The engine is also being applied in the 2011 135i Coupe and Convertible.). Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

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 A 100 kW electric motor is at the heart of Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive architecture. This battery technology will also power Hyundai’s 2011 Sonata BlueDrive hybrid.

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APRIL 1, 2010

In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel. four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. The three components of the RegEnBoost system. Click to enlarge.

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