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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8 kWh Li poly pack.

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Volkswagen Group to begin equipping TSI and TFSI engines with gasoline particulate filters from June 2017

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Although gasoline direct injection (GDI) enables downsizing with its increased power and lower fuel consumption, it also results in higher particulate emissions. 2016) “Vehicular Emissions in Review,” SAE Int. 2016) “Vehicular Emissions in Review,” SAE Int. Engines 9(2) doi: 10.4271/2016-01-0919. Johnson, T., Johnson, T.,

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

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Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter 2016 Sonata Hybrid offers best-in-class cargo volume at 13.3 Locating the battery pack beneath the trunk floor gives Sonata Hybrid best-in-class passenger volume at 106.1

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Opel introducing new 1.6L diesel engine family; fuel consumption reduced by up to 10%, Euro 6 compliant

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The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline 1.6-liter Class-leading attenuation of noise, vibration and harshness, high power/torque density and low fuel consumption were the main development objectives. Click to enlarge. Opel is introducing a new four-cylinder, 1.6-liter liter range.

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Torotrak and Rotrex Establish Joint Venture to Speed Introduction of Variable Drive Compressor Technology for Boosting

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The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. million units per year to 12 million by 2016. Torotrak CEO Dick Elsy. million to 16.1

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Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, a combination that is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy. The Fiesta ST is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency when it goes on sale in 2013. The B-MAX will deliver best-in-class fuel economy in both gasoline and diesel versions, according to Ford. liter EcoBoost engine.

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ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 For the increasingly popular larger vehicle classes, diesels provide a uniquely cost-effective alternative to hybrids for achieving deep reductions in fuel consumption. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5 per year. Isenstadt and German (2017). Click to enlarge.

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