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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Lincoln MKC is the first to get the new 2.3L Click to enlarge. EcoBoost prospects for the mid- and long-term.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. 38,831,115.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter l/100 km, respectively)—more than a 10% improvement from the 2015 model. The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 In addition to improving the fuel economy and range of the powertrain, Hyundai has also created a more compact power source for the Tucson ix FCEV. Hyundai plans to make a limited supply of the Tucson ix FCEV in 2012 and begin mass production in 2015.

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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.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. —Don Earlier post.) Delphi GDCI. earlier post ). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

liter T-GDI engine, which was developed at Hyundai’s European Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, is able to produce up to 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) and 172 N·m (127 lb-ft) of torque and will enhance the New Generation i20 engine line-up in 2015.

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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. Conventional fuels (e.g., The most impactful fuel savings strategy is likely to come from fuel efficiency improvements in the conventional vehicle platform and the internal combustion engine (ICE). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. In combination with the VTES electric supercharger, this will create a cost effective micro/mild hybrid system which, when applied to a downsized 1.4-liter Click to enlarge. —Guy Morris. Guy Morris et al.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. China Driver Assistance Systems Engines Fuel Efficiency' The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter V6 variants.

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APRIL 8, 2015

OEMs in general are now taking a holistic view of fuel economy that incorporates mass reduction as well as engine downsizing with turbocharging, so having even a small boost available from an integrated starter generator may produce measurable benefits. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”.

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JUNE 23, 2015

A comparison of the benefits of two different cylinder deactivation operating strategies for downsized 3-cylinder engines such as the 1.0L liter EcoBoost engine recently received its eighth award in four years at the 2015 International Engine of the Year Awards. Even for an aggressively downsized engine such as the 1.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The found that using a GPF did not show any fuel economy and CO 2 emission penalties, while the emissions of total hydrocarbons (THC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) were generally reduced. liter downsized turbocharged centrally-mounted direct injection engine. Yang et al. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company’s engine line-up, according to Paolo E.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

In addition to a range of visual upgrades, the new cee’d GT Line features the debut of Kia’s all-new downsized 1.0-liter liter T-GDi is a downsized, three-cylinder power unit engineered to improve fuel consumption and emissions while offering strong performance and immediate response. Kia cee’d GT Line. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Also on show is the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission (7DCT), which provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO 2 emission compared to a conventional six-gear automated transmission, while acceleration performance increases. The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

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JUNE 25, 2016

Doosan Engine reported the main engine’s initial start during October 2015 and a successful shop-test subsequently followed. Here, the G95’s rpm ensures that a propeller of optimal size can be employed, in turn delivering a low fuel-oil consumption for an optimal fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As the Obama Administration considers stricter fuel economy regulations, automakers are expected to lower the overall weight of vehicles by approximately 400 pounds (181 kg) per vehicle, and as aluminum use increases, the mix percent is expected to double. kg) per year per light vehicle.

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JULY 17, 2015

The 2015 Ford F-150 arrived last year with a greater focus on fuel economy than any previous generation of the best-selling full-size pickup truck. Its weight-saving aluminum body and available downsized 2.7-liter liter turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 were meant to increase gas mileage. DON'T MISS.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Particularly when accelerating quickly or driving on the freeway, the injection of additional water makes it possible to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 13% in highway conditions and 4% in normal driving (WLTC). With our water injection, we show that the combustion engine still has some tricks up its sleeve. Rolf Bulander.

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MAY 23, 2017

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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JULY 7, 2014

2015 Lexus NX 300h. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 7, 2010

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. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

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MARCH 31, 2014

The CO emissions of the new C-Class during operation are 76 % below the level stipulated by the Euro 6 standard that comes into effect in 2015. Regulated fuel pump and oil pump that adjust their output according to the required load. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car].

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JANUARY 28, 2014

8% of the current Power Unit will remain homologated at the end of the season, with 92% development freedom for 2015. Per the regulations, the Mercedes team downsized their internal combustion engine (ICE) to a 1.6 Energy losses in the gearbox can also have a significant impact on fuel economy.

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

So far for 2015, sales are up 46 percent, the carmaker said in a recent press release. The EcoBoost engines use turbocharging and direct injection to increase power, which has allowed Ford to downsize engines.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine is undergoing a significant evolution of its own, as new fuel economy and emissions standards in the light-duty and heavy-duty sectors push the development of new technologies on an unprecedented scale toward the theoretical limits of engine operation. Fuel research will focus on low-GHG advanced biofuel/petroleum blends.

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MARCH 27, 2015

DTNA’s SuperTruck was unveiled at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. DTNA unveiled its SuperTruck at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in the Freightliner Trucks booth. The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a Honda 3.5L Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. Earlier post.)

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai will initially offer the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in the ZEV states—California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—in 2015. Combined fuel economy (mpg). Hyundai expects California and Oregon to be the top markets and areas of focus.) 40 93 MPGe.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Its dive into the financial doldrums was short-lived however, and on July 10, 2009, the company bounced back with the formation of a new, downsized GM (see article ). Ecotec VVT I-4 will include E85 engines and the number of flex fuel models will increase from 17 in 2010 to 28 in 2012. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l

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AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy.

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MAY 8, 2015

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. The result is optimal efficiency and performance characteristics across the entire engine speed range. Stansfield, P., Stroppiana, A.,

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APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km. Architecture.

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