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OCTOBER 14, 2011

l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. liters per 100 km (36.8

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JANUARY 9, 2012

The Acura ILX Concept is the precursor to a new Acura luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in Spring 2012. The 2013 RDX, scheduled to launch in Spring 2012, will have as standard equipment a 3.5-liter Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 L/100km) and 28 mpg on the highway (8.4

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

mpg US), (provisional figures according to EU test cycle depending on tire options). EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in summer 2012. The 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe features minimal torque converter slip and rapid gear changes. L/100km (30.2

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MARCH 25, 2009

Kia plans to introduce a mid-sized, full hybrid vehicle in 2011 and follow up with early commercialization of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2012. L/100km or 40 mpg US) with a CVT transmission. When converted to a standard gasoline engine that figure would be 21.5 Equipped with a 1.6 It offers fuel efficiency of 17.2

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. The gearbox features a new torque converter for improved driving feel, smooth shifts and improved fuel economy. The new ratios complement the revised torque converter. With these technologies, the 2.0-liter

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Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

One of the most fundamental improvements was converting the Pumpe Duse (unit injector) fuel-injection system to a common-rail design, as well as increasing the capacity by 72 cc thanks to a 1.5-mm VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 mm wider bore. inches wide (3.3

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. As a result, the Yaris Hybrid maintains identical occupant space and the same 286 liter luggage capacity as that of the standard model. Yaris Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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The brake energy recovery system converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into stored energy by compressing nitrogen gas in a storage device called an accumulator. As many municipalities and fleet operators look to convert to CNG, the RunWise system is attractive to those who are under pressure to meet reduced emissions mandates.

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mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. The hybrid Yaris, which already accounts for a third of this model’s sales, was adapted to comply with the Euro 6 Standard and has benefited from adjustments that lowered its CO 2 emissions. l/100 (49 mpg US) for the 1.33L gasoline unit and 3.8

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Adapting the 6F architecture to the EcoBoost engine demanded a close look at every component, piece of hardware, and calibration measure to ensure that this transmission could answer the needs of a higher output engine; help, not hinder, fuel economy; and meet Ford’s strict durability standards.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

million barrels per day of highway petroleum use (12.5%) by 2020 (compared to the Energy Information Agency (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2012-projected baseline in 2020 of 11.2 mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 million barrels per day); and.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 Controlled by the hybrid ECU, the PCU boost converter raises 201.6 Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 27, 2015

mpg (19.26 Working in conjunction with Daimler Advanced Engineering, the team developed an innovative organic Rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery (WHR) system that converts a portion of the exhaust heat into usable energy. Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty GHG emission standards.

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clip The battery module used to convert hybrid vehicles to plug-in hybrid vehicles will be certified to meet all applicable new car test standards and will be installed by trained mechanics in less than 2 hours. But there can be as many as 15 million standard hybrids on the road when plug-in volumes skyrocket from 2012 to 2017.

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JULY 14, 2012

The case studies include the proposed CAFE fuel economy requirements and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas regulations for motor vehicles; and energy-efficiency standards for clothes dryers, room air conditioners, and light bulbs. NHTSA CAFE and EPA greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. —Gayer and Viscusi.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. 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. At the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, Volkswagen is unveiling a new Golf BlueMotion concept car. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter

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AUGUST 23, 2011

2012 Camry Hybrid. 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 outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Click to enlarge.

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TFSI twin turbo V8 for the upcoming Audi top-of-the-line S8 ( earlier post ), due on market in early summer 2012, develops 382 kW (520 hp), while consuming 10.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). In the standard NEDC test cycle, the increase in efficiency is around 5%. The newly developed 4.0

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 Standard oil-spray piston cooling sprays the underside of each piston and the surrounding cylinder wall with an extra layer of cooling oil, via small jets located at the bottom of the cylinders. L/100 km) on the highway.

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MAY 8, 2014

Also, for the first time, a NO x storage catalytic converter has been combined with a diesel particulate filter and SCR injection in a single assembly. treatment integrated into the engine package satisfies the most stringent of emissions legislation, including the Euro 6 standard. mpg US), 194 g CO 2 per km (312.2 l/100 km (31.8

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). In an earlier rulemaking, NHTSA reformed the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards with a size-based standard based on footprint. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 3, 2012

preliminary internal estimates, the Cayenne Diesel SUV will achieve a rating of 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined (11.7, confirmed closer to the start of sales later in 2012. The Cayenne Diesel meets US Tier 2 BIN5 emissions standards using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

Carbon fiber currently is produced by converting a carbon-containing polymer precursor fiber to pure carbon fiber through a carefully controlled series of heating and stretching steps. In the USA, the demand is being driven by the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. mpg by 2025. —Greg LeMond.

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JUNE 10, 2024

2024 ID4 Models ID4 Standard and S: Single Motor 201 horsepower (hp) and 229 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity, when braking or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The ID4 AWD has standard ABS and power assisted front vented and rear solid discs.

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JANUARY 29, 2013

liters per 100km (50 mpg US). The Golf 4MOTION’s four-cylinder diesel engines (EA288) are new designs, and made their debut in 2012 with the Mk 7 Golf. Also on board: oxidation catalytic converter, diesel particle filter and NO x adsorber catalyst. The Golf 1.6 liters per 100km (52.3 The Golf 2.0 The new model consumes 0.8

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MAY 14, 2012

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, due to begin sales in Europe in September 2012, features a wide choice of gasoline and diesel engines with up to 26% lower fuel consumption compared to comparable preceding models, accompanied by a considerable power increase. All engines of the new A-Class feature the ECO start/stop function as standard.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The clutch then substitutes for the torque converter and requires no additional space owing to its complete integration in the torque converter housing.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi’s North American-spec i-MiEV battery electric vehicle ( earlier post )—available in either an ES base model or upgrade SE trim package —will be available to test drive at US dealerships beginning in November 2011 with the first scheduled customer vehicle deliveries set to commence in early 2012. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 10, 2012

Their TWP approach extends the standard GWP calculation in two ways: by combining the effects of CH 4 and CO 2 emissions from technology-fuel combinations and by considering streams of emissions in addition to single pulses. Hamburg (2012). —Alvarez et al. This would eventually be offset by a modest benefit. Alvarez, Stephen W.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. litre V6 TDI engine.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

If the driver eases up on the accelerator, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting the kinetic energy into electricity which is then fed back into the battery. mpg US) in the European test cycle. The BMW i Born Electric Tour kicked-off in Rome in June 2012, making stops in Dusseldorf and Tokyo prior to New York.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

This technology is helping manufacturers meet more stringent future CO2 standards by improving engine efficiency, is ethanol compatible and helps reduce engine noise. Delphi’s new fuel pump, due to become available by 2012, uses a next-generation brushless motor architecture and delivers reliable, uninterrupted fuel flow at system pressure.

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. The standard and available advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) is extensive and include the latest safety technology. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

Now for 2023 these two have been joined by an entry-level model, the ID4 Standard or S, with a 62 kWh battery and RWD. ID4 Standard and S Single motor producing 201 horsepower (hp) and 229 pound-feet (lb. Additional charging is through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting.

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APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. The new Cascada mid-size convertible is the first Opel model available with the new engine. mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

US mpg), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of less than 160 grams per km (257.5 A largely modified eight-speed tiptronic serves the power transmission without the aid of a torque converter. The component includes a DC/DC converter that couples the electric consumers in the 12 V electrical system with the high-voltage network.

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JUNE 14, 2013

With technologies such as the safe front-wheel drive of the first Golf, the debut of the TDI in the third Golf, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the dual clutch gearbox of the fourth Golf and the standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System of the new generation, this car has continued to democratize progress. l/100 km (62 mpg US).

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