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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

Green Car Congress

To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. Sizeable efforts.

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter The engine restarts automatically—in less than half a second—when the driver releases the brake pedal.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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liter engine, five-speed automated manual transmission, 150 kW electric machine, and an 18.9 Teams spent the last four years (2014-2018) harnessing those ideas into the ultimate energy-efficient, high performance vehicle. Industry and government officials judged the presentations. The team earned 895 out of 1000 overall points.

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The Future of Tech in Mobility

Clean Fleet Report

The introduction of gas-powered engines and automobiles changed the world. Then came the auto, saving cities and transforming the world of transportation. And the auto industry had to respond to policy issues. The Future of Tech in Mobility. Where Will Flying Cars and Driverless Tech Take Transportation.

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Ford, GM and AVL researchers argue match-blending a flawed approach to evaluate ethanol-gasoline blends

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The use of three points on the curve (T10, T50, and T90, defined as the 10%v, 50%v, and 90%v evaporated temperatures) has been sufficient to define their volatility-related behavior in engines, the researchers note. 2014) “Issues with T50 and T90 as Match Criteria for Ethanol-Gasoline Blends,” SAE Int. 7(3) doi: 10.4271/2014-01-9080.

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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

EV Central

2022 Mitsubishi eK X EV kei car for the Japan market Westcott was speaking as the auto industry waits for the federal government to reveal details of its new fuel standard intended to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles.