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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. Optimized-flow fuel injectors and integrated exhaust manifolds/cylinder heads to reduce emissions. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen.

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MAY 6, 2014

Management of the brand intends for that expansion in coverage to support an aggressive sales target of 800,000 units in 2018, up from 350,000 units in 2013. We think the car has been commoditized and that America’s drivers have been abandoned. We think the blame for America’s ambivalence toward cars goes to import brands.”.

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It’s an important reminder that battery-electric cars are not a new invention. The instant torque of electric motors and lack of exhaust noise have also created many a modern EV enthusiast. That same year, another taxi driver struck a person in what is thought to be the first pedestrian fatality involving a car.

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JUNE 19, 2017

Derive paid $281,840 to resolve the sale of diesel and gasoline aftermarket parts illegally sold by Bully Dog in California from 2010 through 2012. The affected parts replaced original emission components on cars and trucks such as the intake and exhaust systems, or employed different engine calibration software to increase vehicle power.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. air-to-fuel ratio. combustion duration.

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JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. billion in 2013. IHS projects that sensor shipments for ICEs will top 1.34

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter diesel complete the range. lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Hybrid Air combines the PureTech gasoline engine; a compressed air energy storage unit located beneath the trunk; a hydraulic pump/motor unit in the engine bay; and and an automatic transmission with an epicyclic gear train. In Air (ZEV) mode, the car runs on compressed air alone. In Gasoline mode, the car is powered only by the 1.2-liter

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Claims state that Cummins may have installed the units on roughly 630,000 motors equipped to Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2013-2019 model years. Diesel engines tend to be highly efficient, resulting in lower average fuel consumption, and are typically longer lived than their gasoline counterparts.

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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. Click to enlarge. Active City Stop, already available in Focus, is being rolled out to vehicles including B-MAX and Fiesta.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments). Tailpipe emissions of CO 2 from the combustion of ethanol and gasoline are similar on an energy basis—i.e., The ICCT ethanol paper. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 6, 2017

In Europe, the average amount of NO x present in exhaust emissions from modern diesel passenger cars under real-world conditions is more than double the levels from modern trucks and buses, according to a new briefing paper released by the independent research organization International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. The Group was responsible for 79% of all light-duty passenger diesel sales in the US in 2013; worldwide, every fourth car sold by the Group is a diesel, said Dr. Johannes Arning, of Volkswagen’s Powertrain Product Management group. The EA288 2.0-liter

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A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. —Zimmerman et al. 5b04444.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Emission measurements conducted by Institute of Transport Economics in Norway, in collaboration with VTT in Finland, show that new Euro 6 cars with diesel engines are struggling with NO x emissions well in excess of regulatory type limits when in real traffic. Measured at +23 °C (red clouds) and -7 °C (blue clouds). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. gasoline engine. Bore x stroke (mm).

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MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI gasoline engine. The most notable of these is fitment of a new version of the EA888 Gen 3 2.0-liter

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost also was awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics in the United States. TSI ACT also took the Best New Engine award in 2013. liter turbo gasoline engine.

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Engine Ford Green Gasoline-Electric 268

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AUGUST 19, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 The result is a highly focused concept car dedicated to maximizing driving pleasure on road and on track. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The car also features a Lithium-ion battery for the first time and a Plus Sport (S+) boost system to help the driver make the best use of this sporty performance.

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Li-ion Honda Hybrid Power 225

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AUGUST 19, 2013

The study found that the highest-emitting 10% of gasoline vehicles are now responsible for the overwhelming majority of running CO, NMHC, and NO x. 40%, CO running exhaust emissions from on-road vehicles decreased by ?80?90% Harley (2013) Long-Term Trends in Motor Vehicle Emissions in US Urban Areas. Credit: ACS, McDonald et al.

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APRIL 19, 2017

Several new engines are planned for the new S-Class: in-line six cylinder diesel and gasoline engines as well as a new V-8 biturbo gasoline engine. The in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine (M 256) in the powertrain range incorporates a 48-volt on-board power supply. 48V system. liter V-8 Biturbo.

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Mercedes PHEV Hybrid MPG 170

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

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. An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. million in 2013. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 18, 2012

Kia’s upgraded Sorento will be manufactured in Korea with a range of different gasoline and diesel engines (from 150 to 280 ps) for different markets. GDI gasoline and R2.2 liter Theta II MPI (176 ps) gasoline engines, while European Sorento buyers will be able to choose the smaller 2.0-liter The revised 2.4-liter

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AUGUST 17, 2012

Jaguar is introducing a new All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system to its 2013 Model Year XF and XJ saloon cars for selected markets powered exclusively by a new 340PS (335 hp, 250 kW) 3.0-liter liter V6 supercharged gasoline engine, a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, and Stop/Start technology. liter gasoline V8s. Jaguar AWD.

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APRIL 7, 2015

liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. The current X-Trail, which made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013 (the US version is the Nissan Rogue), is built on the jointly-developed Nissan/Renault Common Module Family (CMF) platform. liter gasoline engine in all speed ranges, from low to high rpm.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The objective was to deliver practical solutions to reduce the impact of vehicle running costs, on household expenditure and to reduce the eco-footprint of car travel. The air flows smoothly, unhampered by the sub-systems positioned under the car. Citroën decided to develop this project on the basis of its new model, C4 Cactus.

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APRIL 14, 2014

In addition to its three four-cylinder gasoline engines (2.0-liter 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. Jetta has been Volkswagen of America’s top selling car for decades. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Essentially, Belzowski and his colleague Paul Green found that drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles. You move from one pump to the other.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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AUGUST 7, 2013

In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe. This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. United States.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

2013 Beetle TDI. Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

i-VTEC gasoline engine with manual or automatic transmission. Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 liter i-DTEC engine to the level equivalent of a gasoline engine. The Civic Tourer will be available with the choice of two engines: the new 1.6

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JUNE 2, 2011

liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. Since 2013, it has provided almost 600 rebates for trucks and buses throughout the State.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The new models, as well as the 2013 Q7 TDI, will feature an all-new 3.0L Over the past two years, California car buyers have purchased as many Q7 TDIs as New Yorkers, Floridians, and Pennsylvanians combined. Earlier post.) diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. —Scott Keogh. —Scott Keogh.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The integration of three advanced technologies—turbocharging, direct injection and Ti-VCT—into the EcoBoost powertrain delivers significant customer benefits: Optimized engine efficiency: delivers up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy, 15% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared with conventional gasoline engine.

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