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This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy. Reducing pumping losses in active cylinders.

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2013 ES lineup, including the ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, at the New York International Auto Show. liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg US (5.9

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission for competitive city and highway fuel economy. In the United States and Canada, the Spark will be powered by a 1.2L lb-ft (111 N·m). The dual-overhead cam 1.

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2013 Altima. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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Since 2013, AmeriPride Services fleet vans with XL Hybrids technology have driven more than 300,000 road miles, yielding a 24% improvement in fuel economy and reductions in CO 2 and NO x. This translates to nearly 4,500 gallons of fuel saved and a reduction of 40 metric tons of CO 2.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The current Focus was confirmed last month as the world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate based on Ford’s analysis of the Polk registration data for the first nine months of 2013. million in 2013, including more than 300,000 in China, making it the best-selling passenger car in the fastest-growing new car market in the world.

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MARCH 28, 2013

Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge. Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln, announced the contest at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

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APRIL 9, 2014

US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. liter EcoBoost engine is a transverse-mounted, inline three-cylinder turbo gasoline direct fuel injection with Ti-VCT. It uses a low inertia turbocharger, split cooling system and direct fuel injection to deliver high levels of performance. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. XL3 hybrid-electric technology leaves the Chevy engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system, as well as the complete Chevy warranty, completely intact. Since 2013, it has provided almost 600 rebates for trucks and buses throughout the State.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. MKC will be the first Lincoln to have always-on built-in connectivity, allowing owners to utilize a smartphone app to control the vehicle. Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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In the first half of 2013, for example, 173,362 units of the A and B?Class External noise has also been minimized by the low A-pillar step and exterior mirrors connected to the body by a stem. Class and the new CLA Coupé were delivered worldwide (+58.0%).

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JUNE 15, 2012

The Audi SQ5 TDI will be in dealerships in the first quarter of 2013. The 2,967 cc TDI uses a twin-turbo design in which the two turbochargers are connected in series via a flap. The common rail system develops as much as 2,000 bar of pressure and injects as many as eight shots of fuel into the cylinders per cycle.

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

Forged-steel connecting rods. Many of these changes are derived from the lessons learned in developing the special edition 2013 Mustang Boss 302. Sinter-forged connecting rods that are lighter and more durable for high-rpm operation. This results in better fuel economy, idle stability and lower emissions.

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Ford Exhaust Fuel Economy Engine 355

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MARCH 21, 2013

Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. 2012 Toyota Prius model) that can accurately predict fuel economy when fed a drive cycle. Unlike many apps today, moj.io

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JANUARY 20, 2015

Top automotive patent assignees from publication year 2009 to 2013 based on number of individual inventions. Although alternate power systems received much focus in the propulsion category, innovations to increase the fuel economy of internal combustion engines were also an area of intense interest and innovation.

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APRIL 10, 2014

The PTO interface provides a direct connection between the hybrid system and the transmission, enabling improved driving fuel efficiency. Odyne continues to be the only plug-in hybrid system on a medium- or heavy-duty truck to deliver greater fuel efficiency both while driving and at the work site.

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The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L Yonekawa, A., Higuchi, N.,

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Seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the driver’s “personal cloud” of information is at the heart of the vision for its capabilities. With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office. Cloud-optimized hybrid powertrain. Earlier post.)

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Concept Ford Plug-in Design 210

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Our continuously variable valve timing is tuned to work in tandem with direct injection and twin scroll turbocharging to achieve optimum fuel economy, lower emissions, and instant performance when needed. The turbo engine is an all-aluminum, dual overhead cam, four-valve design with forged steel connecting rods. Earlier post.)

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turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge.

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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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. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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The B-Class fuel cell stack comprises 440 cells connected in series, with carbon-based bipolar plates. The compressor technology is a constant displacement screw which through a clutch is connected to the electric motor. In some cases, fuel consumption was less than 1 kg/100 km. Fuel Cells Hydrogen' Earlier post.).

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APRIL 3, 2013

Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Assistance systems.

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JULY 30, 2013

With Ford’s share of the US electrified vehicle market at nearly 16% for the first half of 2013, between 100,000 and 160,000 miles are being driven every day. Behavior Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Hybrids Plug-ins' More daily total miles. More daily trips. Other features of MyFord Mobile include: Trip planner.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Shape memory alloy also helps remove unwanted mass, which can help improve vehicle performance and fuel economy. US Patent Application 2013/0011806 A1: Apparatus And Method Of Controlling Phase Transformation Temperature Of A Shape Memory Alloy. —Jon Lauckner, GM’s chief technology officer.

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Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 The philosophy behind Earth Dreams Technology is to deliver a balance between fuel economy and driving performance. In addition, lighter pistons and connection rods have been utilized in the 1.6-liter

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Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter

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C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than the 41 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient sedan in America today. It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h).

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of Shell Diesel fuel, the Golf beat the previous mark of 77.99 The 2015 Golf TDI carries an EPA- estimated highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg (5.22 In 2013, Gerdes set the prior Guinness World Records title for “lowest fuel consumption—48 US states for a non-hybrid car” in a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI, with 77.99

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MyFord Mobile and myfordmobile.com allow plug-in electric vehicle owners to have a seamless connected car experience, giving them the ability to easily lock and unlock their vehicle, find where they parked, access charge status, mileage and driving efficiency, as well as schedule charge times—all with the touch of a finger.

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MARCH 8, 2013

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 l/100 km) combined city/highway driving—a 24% increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and is projected to have best 7-passenger fuel efficiency in the segment. liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. Our hybrid controller connects to the CAN; our controller is read-only. The company had been targeting a 20% reduction. engine and 6-speed transmission.

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Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Hollow steel crankshafts and forged aluminum connecting rods. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

This translates to combined fuel economy of 50 mpg US, while CO 2 emissions are 109 g/km. This 90 PS (89 hp, 66 kW) Renault-Nissan Alliance developed unit emits 95 g/km of CO 2 and offers a combined fuel economy figure of 65.4 The entry-level 1.2-liter Further up the range is the 1.2-liter liter turbo diesel.

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