Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 1, 2014
provided a first look at an image of the power unit currently in development for the 2015 FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship. liter engines were downsized to 1.6 Honda Motor Co., Honda Formula 1 power unit. Click to enlarge. In 2014, the regulations for F1 engine and energy recovery systems were changed.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2011
’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. in 2010, with a total of 13,360,599 new units registered throughout the year, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association (ACEA).
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. By 2015, EcoBoost engines will be available on most Ford branded passenger cars in China.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2010
A new report from Frost & Sullivan, Implementation Roadmap of CO 2 Tax Banding in European Countries and Impact Analysis on Powertrain and Green Technology Adoption , finds that about 80% of the European vehicle sales is expected to be in the less than 150 g/km CO 2 emission band by 2015.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 27, 2014
With the entire concept of the Nissan ZEOD RC focussing heavily on downsizing and efficiency, Nissan turned to new lubricants partner Total to help develop the engine. We’re aiming to maintain our position as industry leaders in focussing on downsizing. The Nissan Deltawing made its debut in Garage 56 in 2012.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 19, 2015
In addition, deploying turbocharged, downsized engines—which are expected to replace many current engines—may cost more and produce less fuel savings than the agencies’ analysis indicates. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2015. Recommendations. Consumer Impacts and Acceptance Issues. National Research Council.
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