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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. Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy. Although downsizing—i.e.,

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MAY 6, 2012

In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The common rail fuel injection system builds a system pressure of up to 1,800 bar; the fuel is atomized by eight-hole nozzles.

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JULY 15, 2015

Due to the extremely compact package of the 55 kW (100 kW peak) electric traction motor and of the two-speed reduction transmission, all of the major drive components (including the inverter and control units), with the exception of the high-voltage battery, were easily housed in the vehicle’s front end.

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MARCH 22, 2013

In addition there are two gas engines, adaptable to run on biogas, compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied LNG. 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. 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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OCTOBER 14, 2011

On the most-efficient end of the scale, the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition, with peak output of 120 kW/163 hp, offers average fuel consumption in the EU driving cycle of 4.1 Exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spiral-shaped paths to the turbine wheel.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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MAY 7, 2009

These new technologies complement the energy recovery system, already standard on many Audi models, which feeds energy back into the vehicle’s electrical system during deceleration phases. By 2012 Audi plans to lower the fuel consumption of its model range by 20% compared with the 2007 level. Energy recovery system.

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Audi 2012 Fuel Fuel Economy 150

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox. —Andy Dickinson. Earlier post.)

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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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 Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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JUNE 18, 2013

At the company’s 61 st Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany, Bosch senior executives outlined the company’s view on the general future of automotive technology—“ efficient and increasingly electrical ”, and provided a thumbnail of the way they see—and thus are developing products for—sector-specific technology trends.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., high octane fuels), and advanced powertrain work. million barrels per day); and.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. 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

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Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine 246

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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 Motor Motors 341

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MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. The aftertreatment system features additional insulation to retain maximum heat energy in the exhaust. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon 150

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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. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. liter engine. The future 1.6

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Honda 2012 Gas Dealers 231

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat unveiled the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth—a performance variant of the 500—featuring the first application of the new 1.4-liter The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is also fitted with a heavy-duty five-speed manual transmission with Torque Transfer Control (TTC) system. liter MultiAir Turbo. liter engine.

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2012 Exhaust Engine Oil 294

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

All the engines can be combined with an eight-speed automatic gearbox (standard in the BMW 225d Coupe) for fuel consumption and emissions figures that are lower than those achieved with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. BMW 2002 TI running in the AvD-Oldtimer Grand-Prix 2012. Average fuel economy stands at 4.5 – 4.8

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

natural gas vehicle. natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. The natural gas version produces its 50 kW output at 6,200 rpm and reaches its maximum torque of 90 N·m (66 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Preliminary fuel economy estimates (unadjusted, not EPA label) for the Dart with the 1.4-liter The three new engines available in the new Dodge Dart have been designed and tested to meet consumer’s needs for fuel economy, refinement, durability and power in a compact car. L/100km) combined cycle. The all-new, standard 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The regenerative braking system converts kinetic energy to electricity during deceleration, stores it in capacitors and then uses it to power the vehicle’s electric equipment, thereby reducing load on the engine and saving fuel. Mazda regenerative braking system. Click to enlarge. mpg US, 5.4 Mazda’s diesels.

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 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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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Technologies.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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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 Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. Click to enlarge.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The engine also uses Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) and Electronic Spark Advance (ESA). This improves torque in all engine speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions.

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Prius Hybrid Motor Motors 356

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JULY 14, 2014

Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012). LNG dual fuel. As with any alternative fuel, be it CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen or E85, one of the challenges facing its adoption is both the availability of the fuel as well as the mechanics of refueling. HD truck (vs.

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

EPA proposal likely to slow EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

EPA proposal likely to slow EV adoption By PETER DOUGLAS: MEMBER, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1

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