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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Toyotas Yaris hybrid concept anticipates B-segment hybrid strategy with first downsizing of HSD; Prius +

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This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. Prius+ will be on sale in the first half of 2012. Today that figure has doubled, to 16%.” ” —Didier Leroy.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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Toyota introduces the B-segment Yaris Hybrid at Geneva; anticipating 20% of Yaris model range sales in first year

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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. Fuel consumption is 3.5

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Federal-Mogul hybrid liner for cylinders reduces bore distortion and improves function in lighter, downsized engines; up to 40% reduction in oil consumption

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Dynamic strength increases as well; in a cyclic pulsing pressure test, the Hybrid Liner showed no failure at pressures of up to 200 bar, whereas a standard liner block design cracked at 100 bar. The technology was a finalist in the 2012 Automotive News PACE Awards. —Gian Maria Olivetti.

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IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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to hold warming to 2 °C as outlined in the IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2012 (ETP) 2 °C Scenario (2DS). Smart grids, for example, make it easier and cheaper to replace fossil-fired power with renewables without jeopardizing the reliability of the energy system. HEV sales broke the one million mark in 2012, and reached 1.2

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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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 liter V10, the twin-turbo V8 develops 51 kW (70 hp) or around 15% more power, yet consumes 3.0 In the standard NEDC test cycle, the increase in efficiency is around 5%.

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