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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has provided an update on China’s proposed Phase 4 fuel consumption standard for passenger cars. The proposal was published on 21 January 2014 by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. in 2018–2019, and 1.5

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced fuel economy figures for and updated pricing of its new 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan, featuring the i-ELOOP regenerative engine braking system. Exact fuel savings will vary based on electrical load and individual driving habits. Earlier post.) l/100km, respectively).

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Click to enlarge. That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus unveiled the new RC 350 and RC 300h hybrid variant sports coupes scheduled for launch in the second half of 2014. liter 2AR-FSE engine with D-4S1 direct injection technology for high power and fuel economy. Click to enlarge. The RC 300h hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter The dual injection 3.5-liter

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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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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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FCA US will conduct an emissions recall to update emission control software in an estimated 100,000 model-year 2014-2016 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter The software reflash does not affect average fuel economy, drivability, durability or refinement of the vehicles.

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However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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SKYACTIV-D was also one of the first diesels to comply with Tier II Bin 5 North American emission regulations without requiring expensive selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment or a lean NO x trap catalytic converter (LNT). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 27, 2014

Underscoring the importance of lightweighting to the industry, one of America’s largest flatbed carriers, TMC Transportation, is converting its fleet to the Ultra ONE starting in 2014. Lighter wheels also improve fuel economy.

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JULY 14, 2013

Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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2014 Sprinter. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. Click to enlarge. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. European powertrains.

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Improving fuel economy up to 5% compared with similar 6-speed automatic transmissions, the 8L45 transmission will debut on the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and will also drive the 2016 Cadillac CTS and ATS. Stop/start systems increase fuel economy by turning the engine off when the vehicle stops.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. 2014 LT1 6.2L Click to enlarge. 1 compression ratio. Click to enlarge.

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The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Environmental Protection Agency 2014 standards.

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improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 2014-01-1190. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter

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Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK.

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The first products will be introduced in commercial production in 2014. Euro-4 is achieved through use of an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system and catalytic converter with replaceable filter. Recently, the Russian government has supported the transition to using natural gas as a transportation fuel.

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2014 Mazda3. Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. For the North American market, the 2014 Mazda3 will be offered with two engine choices: the currently-offered SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine, as fitted to the CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6.

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The first batch of 30 buses, enough to convert a full route, will enter passenger service in April next year. Hybrid buses typically deliver around a 30% fuel efficiency saving and around 20% reductions in NO x emissions. The buses also deliver better than twice the fuel economy of a standard diesel bus.

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The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4 Click to enlarge. mpg (10.99

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Releasing ammonia, which converts up to 80% of NO x into nitrogen and water in the downstream SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter. The S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC already complies with the emission levels which are planned for 2014 with the introduction of the EU6 standard.

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Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 The close-coupled layout enables extremely fast response by the oxidation catalytic converter and the SCR catalytic converter.

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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.

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GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. GDI engines now account for about 60% of the US market, and their use worldwide is forecast to grow.

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Three of Total’s five refineries in France—Gonfreville in Normandy, Grandpuits in the Paris region and Feyzin near Lyon—demonstrated their ability to withstand the deteriorating economic environment in 2013 and 2014 and generate ongoing income streams.

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Butadiene is also a key ingredient in high mileage “eco-tires”, a market the company expects to grow rapidly as automakers seek to meet higher fuel economy standards. Technology development is expected to be completed in 2014 with construction of the first plant to follow. Cobalt is based in Mountain View, Calif.

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The project is converting some of the plant’s can sheet capacity to high-strength automotive aluminum capacity, as well as installing incremental automotive capacity. This type of high-strength aluminum helps boost fuel economy by reducing vehicle weight while still maintaining safety. Earlier post.).

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The Jetta is Volkswagen’s current best selling car in the US; total 2014 Jetta sales through September were 115,055 units, or 42.5% TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). Fuel economy improvement.

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g/km, as measured at the end of May 2014. g/km at the same point in 2013, putting PSA Peugeot Citroën at the top of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) ranking. Earlier in 2014, the 110 hp (82 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) turbo engines were added to the PureTech family of next-generation three-cylinder gasoline engines.

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More than two million automobiles and light trucks built in model years 2010 to 2014 will be equipped with Tenneco’s emission control technology. The components include catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts and selective catalytic reduction units. billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6

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The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. high octane fuels), and advanced powertrain work.

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The new eight-speed automatic transmission, licensed from ZF, will contribute to a corporate fuel economy improvement goal of more than 25% by 2014. to accommodate production of a new fuel-efficient eight-speed automatic transmission for future Chrysler Group vehicles. Click to enlarge. Also, a higher gear ratio of 7.05

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With stagnating demand for gasoline due to rising fuel economy in the nation’s fleet and other factors, further increases to US ethanol consumption would require the use of higher blends of ethanol, either in conventional vehicles or in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to tolerate blends of up to 85% ethanol (E85).

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During the two-year evaluation, Solazyme’s now commercial Soladiesel RD (100% algae-derived renewable diesel fuel) and the Amyris plant-sugar-derived renewable diesel formula was used for the program with each company testing a 2012 Passat and Jetta TDI. Earlier post.). Georgios Karavalakis, Thomas D. Durbin, Robert L. AVFL – 17b.

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