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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. Earlier post.) engine while reducing emissions.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Nissan Motor Co., launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter Equipped with an optimized 2.0-liter

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MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). TFSI; and 150 hp (112 kW) 2.0

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APRIL 10, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new series of fuel-efficient gasoline engines that achieve improved thermal efficiency. The engines will be used in models scheduled for partial redesign in the near future; a total of 14 new engine variations will be introduced globally by 2015. Click to enlarge. liter engine.

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APRIL 6, 2016

Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales. of the market.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

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

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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 liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure and noise. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2015

l/100 km), higher than the combined cycle mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants and a significant boost over the 29 mpg combined of the MY 2015 Malibu with 2.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid.

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter diesel complete the range. lbs) lighter.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Kia revealed a new mild hybrid powertrain as well as its new 7-speed DCT at the Geneva Motor Show. Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, the new hybrid system employs a 48V lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s power output and cut exhaust emissions. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. Ford has sold more than 250,000 Mondeos in Europe since the fourth generation model began reaching customers in 2015. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. SKYACTIV-G gasoline direct injection engine. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In 2014, Porsche unveiled a unique drive concept for its Le Mans Prototype—a compact, highly efficient two-litre, V4 turbocharged gasoline engine (500 hp/370 kW) supplemented by brake and exhaust gas energy recovery systems. For the 2015 season, Porsche retained the drive system, but optimized every component of the 919.

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MARCH 4, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota introduced the facelifted Auris. With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. 2015 Toyota 1.2T As part of the change, an all-new, 1.2

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Twin Engine technology supports three modes of operation: Pure, in which the car runs on electric power alone. Hybrid, in which an optimal combination of the engine and electric machine propels the cars in a balanced and sustainable way. The system adds an electric compressor and pressurized 2L air tank to the powertrain.

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. Earlier post.). city/highway).

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MAY 14, 2015

TFSI turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine introduced at the Vienna Motor Symposium last week is the first of the company’s EA888 Gen.3B TFSI is the first representative of direct-injection gasoline engines based on “right-sizing” rather than “down-sizing”. Stefan Knirsch (2015) “Der neue Audi 2.0l Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced. The new Touareg is initially being launched in Western Europe this autumn in diesel (V6 TDI and V8 TDI) and hybrid (V6 TSI plus electric motor) models. Launches subsequently follow in Russia (end of 2014) and North America and Asia (early 2015).

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MAY 28, 2015

million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. Fuel Cell-Battery Electric Hybrid for Utility or Municipal MD or HD Bucket Trucks (H2BT) The fuel cell bucket truck has no emission and saves 1,400 gallons of diesel fuel per year. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). liter engine that has one of the world’s best thermal efficiencies: 40% when used in gasoline-powered vehicles and 41% when used in hybrid vehicles (HEVs).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ). In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter

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APRIL 1, 2015

four-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit, slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit, powers the Malibu Hybrid. The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin. An all-new, direct-injection 1.8L

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. L/100km) on the 10-15 cycle without any assistance from an electric motor. Earlier post.) mpg US, 3.3

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MAY 29, 2015

Toyota’s 2015 Auris range in Europe features significant improvements in five key areas; design; sensory quality; the hybrid model; safety; and, improving the model’s segment coverage by some 40%, powertrains. The hybrid system can operate under electric motor power alone from start up to 70 km/h (43.5 Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

liter V-6 gasoline engine paired with a high-output electric motor; 12 kWh lithium-ion battery; 8-speed automatic transmission; and Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced full-time Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive. For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 3.0-liter Earlier post.)

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MARCH 27, 2015

(The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015. 2015 energy/fuel use formulas for one lap in Le Mans. Liters gasoline. Click to enlarge. Recovered energy (MJ). Liters diesel.

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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. New TCe gasoline engine family. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Variable swirl technology.

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JUNE 15, 2016

Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is showcasing the recently-released Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 overseas) with a variety of engine types at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, including a CNG concept and hybrid variants. Earlier post.). The Axela accounts for more than 30% of global sales; the latest Axela is the third generation.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. TMC plans to launch 21 new hybrid vehicles models—consisting of additional (new) models and fully redesigned existing models—from now until the end of 2015.

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MARCH 23, 2016

For 2016, the components of the electric drive have also become more powerful and efficient. That applies for the optimized electric motor at the front axle, the power electronics and the new generation of lithium-ion battery cells in the in-house developed battery. The additional turbine is connected to an electric generator.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling. Design of the integrated exhaust manifold.

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MAY 27, 2014

Volkswagen has revealed the first technical details of the all-new Passat sedan and wagon—including the plug-in hybrid drive option—ahead of the cars’ unveiling in July, their public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, and their arrival in the first tranche of world markets in the fourth quarter. Electrical: -3 kg (6.6

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Volkswagen engineers redesigned a large number of the base engine components to improve acoustics, fuel consumption, and exhaust gas emissions. Because diesels operate at higher temperatures than gasoline engines, NO x formation has always been an issue for diesels. Combined EGR operation plays a role in NO x reduction as well.

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With the 919 Hybrid, Porsche has won the Le Mans 24-Hours from 2015 to 2017 three times in a row as well as the world champion titles for both, manufacturers and drivers, in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) during the same years. —Fritz Enzinger, Vice President LMP1. megajoule.

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