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launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter The hybrid. Nissan Motor Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Ford projects that two-thirds of all the company’s vehicles in Europe will be leaders, or among the very best, in terms of fuel efficiency by 2013. Active City Stop, already available in Focus, is being rolled out to vehicles including B-MAX and Fiesta.

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In addition, Mercedes-Benz plans a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of about 50 kilometers (31 miles). The Integrated Starter Alternator is responsible for hybrid functions, such as boost or energy recovery, while allowing fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

IS will be available in rear- and all-weather drive versions of the IS 250 and IS 350; in a hybrid version, the 300h, for Europe, Japan, and select international markets; and with a further evolution of F SPORT available across the entire model range, including the hybrid. liter V6 gas engine. The IS 350 features a 3.5

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JANUARY 26, 2015

IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The semiconductor revenue in these applications is forecast to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2013–2018) of 20%, 19% and 18%t respectively.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The technology is a particularly cost-efficient solution to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

The inaugural ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid. Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards has launched its first hybrid tug—the ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid; Iskes Towage & Salvage will be the launching customer. The Dutch shipyard group is building hybrid tugs for stock; the second hybrid vessel will be available from stock end-2013.

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Ford also said that its next generation of hybrid vehicles, including a new plug-in hybrid that will launch next year, will have a Ford-engineered transmission that will be built in Michigan. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. “The 1.0-liter

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

liter natural gas engine, currently in development and expected to be available in 2015. diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven, spark-ignited, stoichiometric-cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. A propane-fueled offering of the innovative Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 bus is expected to be available in 2013.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). The plug-in hybrid system in the X5 prototype.

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The new 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with Ford’s 3-cylinder 1.0-liter Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, Ford says it expects the Fiesta to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States. million in 2013.

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The Transit Connect Electric will have a targeted range of up to 130 km/80 miles on a full charge and zero exhaust emissions. Further details of market availability and pricing will be announced closer to launch. Two next-generation petrol hybrid-electric vehicles to be introduced in 2013.

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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter. —Bob Lee.

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APRIL 14, 2014

liter turbocharged full hybrid version, the new Jetta offers the new EA288 2.0-liter The maximum torque of 236 lb-ft (230 N·m) is available from 1750 rpm up to 3000 rpm. in 2013, Volkswagen delivered 925,000 units worldwide—making the Jetta the top-selling car for both the brand and of the entire VW Group.

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The project uses the Dearman Engine, a highly-efficient liquid nitrogen or air (LiN) engine ( earlier post ) that harvests low-grade heat sources and, in this configuration, is most effective in urban duty cycles, working with the internal combustion engine (ICE) as a hybrid powertrain. Earlier post. ). The IDP10-funded project will cost £3.25

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The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine powering the E250 BlueTEC with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, available Fall 2013. A further feature of the MY14 E-Class range is the E400 HYBRID.

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Bosch expects this market share to increase significantly in the future due to the expanding range of available diesel models. In 2013,US manufacturers started to offer diesel versions of their own vehicles again. In 2013,US manufacturers started to offer diesel versions of their own vehicles again.

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Palmer Luckey, shown here in 2013 at the age of 20, holds an early Oculus Rift virtual reality head-mounted display. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images While working on the remaster of Doom 3 —which included support for 3D displays—Carmack was experimenting with different VR headsets that were available at the time.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

The new chip is suited for all lithium-based cell chemistries, such as those found in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, as well as for EDLCs (also known as supercaps or ultracaps). The software requires exhaustive testing in order to qualify for use in automotive ISO26262-compliant systems. It is priced at $9.10 for 1,000 pieces.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

While LNG is expected to be an early success, the picture becomes more diversified over time, as more than 20% of shipping could adopt hybrid propulsion solutions featuring batteries or other energy storage technologies, according to the paper. —“Alternative Fuels for Shipping”.

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However, unlike today’s hybrid drive Le Mans racers, or the new Acura NSX hybrid supercar, also revealed at NAIAS ( earlier post ), the GT—nor any of the other Ford performance vehicles unveiled at NAIAS—makes no use of electric drive technology. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

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MAY 22, 2013

The Q1 2013 index (top) shows that the 7 top automotive nations have seen their competitive positions shift since 2012 (bottom). —Roland Berger E-mobility index for Q1 2013. OEMs experience a shortfall in profit margins if they sell a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) rather than a vehicle with a conventional powertrain.

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For improved fuel efficiency, the 2016 Pilot will also include a stop start feature—Honda’s first non-hybrid application of this technology. Honda VCM deactivates the cylinder by using its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology to keep the intake and exhaust valves in the closed position to halt fuel supply.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Audi recently revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. TFSI engines will be available closer to launch. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). TFSI; and 2.0

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AUGUST 25, 2015

Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … The vast majority (87%) of gasoline sold in the US in 2013 was regular grade, with 10% premium and 3% midgrade. —Leone et al. Leone et al.

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The 2013 Jetta Hybrid. Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 Jetta Hybrid powertrain.

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Although the new diesel hybrid sports car appears like a continuous further development of the World Championship winning car and Le Mans winner of the past two years, due to the new LMP1 regulations that will come into effect in 2014, Audi Sport redeveloped every component. The same happens with the energy amounts of the hybrid system.

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Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge).

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set out to: to examine the effect of ethanol blending on the energy efficiency of in-use vehicle models using a common metric and available empirical evidence; to explore the impact of incorporating ethanol’s effect on vehicle efficiency into its LCA; to determine whether potential exists for increased vehicle efficiency through ethanol use; and.

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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. Diamond Aircraft DA36 E-Star 2 series hybrid. Click to enlarge. and 1 hour, EADS said.

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. The production plug-in hybrid has a number of key changes from the 125 prototype demo units that were deployed in the field for testing and customer feedback.

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S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID. With order-taking having begun in July ( earlier post ), and first customer deliveries slated for this month, Mercedes-Benz has provided more detail on its top-end S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, the third hybrid model in the new S-Class (the others being the S 400 HYBRID and S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID).

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Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge).

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TMC plans to launch 21 new hybrid vehicles models—consisting of additional (new) models and fully redesigned existing models—from now until the end of 2015. thermal efficiency for application in hybrids; a high-performance clean diesel engine and a high efficiency transmission. Hybrid Vehicles. Gasoline engines.

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Axela Hybrid. Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version.

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hybrid engine systems; the ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NO x natural gas engine ( earlier post ); the isolated engine coolant loop system for the 2017 L9 and ISL G; and a new SmartSupport service program. Available in 2017, the L9 for transit applications will continue to use the modular aftertreatment architecture.

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liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling. Design of the integrated exhaust manifold.

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