Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

In August 2013, Magnomatics joined The Proving Factory to meet the medium-volume requirements of automotive customers for its MAGSPLIT power split device. In 2012 Magnomatics secured £2.5 million (US$4.1 million) funding to develop magnetically geared motors and generators for the hybrid and electric vehicle market. million (US$1.7

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Fuel Economy Hybrid Economy San Diego 270

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Downsizing/downspeeding. Volumetric fuel economy.

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Engine Fuel Ford Future 253

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The additional control of compressed air for transient performance provided by Cobra means that we can purge diesel particulate filters and other forms of exhaust after-treatment for NO x reduction and, most importantly, without compromising fuel economy. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox. Earlier post.)

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

As part of an aggressive deployment strategy for improving fuel efficiency across its product line-up in the near-to medium-term, Ford will offer its first-generation turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) in 90% of its product lineup by 2013. Planning background. ” First-generation EcoBoost.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing 186

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APRIL 21, 2009

Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. August 9, 2007 (Multiple reports on speech and press conference by GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz) Lutz said his goal is for GM to develop a plug in hybrid on sale by 2010. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. No announced plans. Red Herring ).

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