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Navigant forecasts global sales of light-duty stop-start vehicles to grow from 19M in 2015 to 59 million by 2024

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The recent dip in global oil prices has weakened this push, particularly in North America, where the market for stop-start vehicles (SSVs) has also suffered from some bad press about the performance of the first systems introduced. This also offers opportunities for other engine efficiencies such as electric boost.

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Audi introduces new high-efficiency 2.0L TFSI based on Miller cycle; 190 hp, 47 mpg

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Thanks to this rightsizing approach, the new engine enjoys the consumption benefits of a downsizing engine in partial load operation, while at higher loads it has the advantages of a large-displacement engine. lb), avails itself of other efficiency technologies. Stansfield, P., and Freeland, P. Stroppiana, A., Stroppiana, A.,

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter The transmission has been upgraded significantly since its introduction with the original Sonata Hybrid and now uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency. l/100 km, respectively)—more than a 10% improvement from the 2015 model.

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan powered by 2.0L EA888 Gen3B engine

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Audi engineers described the development of the Gen3B at the Vienna Motor Symposium in 2015. First introduced in the 2009 CC, the EA888 continued Volkswagen’s move toward smaller, turbocharged engines that offer the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Earlier post.)

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … To achieve continued improvement in engine efficiency and CO 2 emissions, it is critical to quantify the roles of fuel octane rating and alcohol content.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. It is available with several power outputs (currently from 65 to 110hp) and powers numerous Renault (from Twingo to Laguna) and Dacia models.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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2015 Lexus NX 300h. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter To keep the engine oil clean, the intake system creates a syphon which draws carbon vapors away from the crankcase allowing for 10,000 miles between oil changes similar to aspirated engines. Click to enlarge.