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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. 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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DECEMBER 11, 2012

The unit now being built is slated for delivery in the fiscal year 2014 (ending March 31, 2015). It will be jointly owned by Osaka Gas International Transport Inc. Through downsizing, weight reduction and hull line improvement, the new ship achieves a 25% reduction in fuel consumption per unit cargo compared to conventional ships.

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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. 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). Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge. Conventional fuels (e.g.,

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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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JANUARY 17, 2017

billion) in 2015, including around 16% from the companies located in NAFTA. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Rheinmetall showcased lightweight structural parts and components in aluminum as well as the company’s Liteks piston family. Sales amounted to around €2.6 billion (US$2.8 and mechatronics.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

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. A stronger internal market and smart regulation.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 18, 2015

An open access paper on the study (an update of an earlier version published late last year) appears in the International Journal of Engine Research. Downsized engines can use increased compression ratios and boost pressures to improve their volumetric efficiency, in order to achieve comparable performance to their larger counterparts.

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MARCH 19, 2013

This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization.

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MAY 7, 2010

The FSV Program is midway through its second phase, designing optimized AHSS body structures for four proposed 2015-2020 year vehicles: battery electric (BEV); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), with both PHEV-20 and PHEV-40 powertrains; and fuel cell (FCV), with variants among the different powertrain types for four and five passengers vehicles.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Instead, the internal combustion engine will continue to be integral to the transportation of people and goods for the foreseeable future. In fiscal year 2016 (beginning October 1, 2015), BETO and VTO jointly funded a consortium of nine DOE national laboratories to begin an initial three-year effort focused on Optima.

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly.

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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. Earlier post.) Delphi GDCI. earlier post ). Earlier post.). Fabien Redon.

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MARCH 27, 2015

I want 2015 to be a year in which we take steady and bold steps toward sustainable growth. Toyota became the first automaker in Japan to acquire the international energy management system certification ISO 50001 , which requires the introduction of comprehensive companywide measures to use energy more efficiently.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers 130 kW of output, with an output density of 3.1 Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a Honda 3.5L James said.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

liter, three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine weighing only 40 kg (88 lbs) as the companion internal combustion engine for its electric ZEOD RC which will debut at Le Mans this year. Our engine team has done a truly remarkable job with the internal combustion engine. The 400 hp DIG-T R race engine. Click to enlarge. 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. Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The company introduced a 48V electric supercharger capable of continuous operation at high boost levels in 2015. Since launching the 48V eSupercharger in 2015, we have received significant interest from Tier 1s and vehicle manufacturers and been able to continually develop the technology. The car’s downsized 1.2 Earlier post.).

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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 20, 2015

Kia Motors Europe will unveil a new Kia cee’d GT Line specification at the 85 th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva on 3 March. 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 GDi engine. Engines Fuel Efficiency Transmissions'

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Honeywell unveiled its annual survey in advance of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). liter T-GDI engine will be introduced across the whole i20 range during late 2015, including the New i20 Active. T-GDI and 1.4 The new Kappa 1.0-liter The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

A 2025 CO 2 target of an average 70 g/km for new cars in the EU could be met with very little electrification and with an average payback period of less than 4 years, according to a new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. liter TDCi engine will in 2015 offer 210 PS (154 kW) and 450 N·m of torque—delivered from 2000 rpm—with significantly reduced CO 2 compared to the outgoing 200 PS (147 kW) 2.2-liter Engine range. A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter

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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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JUNE 19, 2015

Among powertrains, gasoline hybrids ranked first at either price point, while diesel internal-combustion engines were the least preferred. Gasoline internal-combustion engines rated second-most preferred at $2.50/gallon, Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2015. Recommendations. National Research Council.

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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. Opel—in which GM has said it will invest €4 billion (US$5.3 CDTI diesel engine.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The initial discussions between the FIA and the engine manufacturers were focused on delivering a more efficient internal combustion engine and more potent Hybrid systems. 8% of the current Power Unit will remain homologated at the end of the season, with 92% development freedom for 2015.

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JULY 10, 2009

The new, downsized General Motors Company emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning. Henderson said he expects to take the company public again as soon as practical, starting next year, and to repay the government loans much sooner than the 2015 deadline. The new General Motors Company will not initially be publicly traded. Whitacre, Jr.,

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JULY 17, 2015

He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. Most drivers of BEVs will need two cars: the electric car for economical short range commuting, and a separate conventional liquid-fuel internal combustion vehicle for long distance travel. Smaller and lighter, it requires less liquid fuel.

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