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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. MWh per vehicle.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

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PSA says the technology—called “Hybrid Air”—will be fitted on B-segment models starting in 2016. mpg US) in combined-cycle driving, for CO 2 emissions of around 69 g/km for standard body style models such as the Citroën C3 or Peugeot 208. Certified fuel consumption stands at 2.9 l/100km (81.1

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Simple adaptation to existing powertrain designs is a major benefit of the P0 concept that Continental has pursued.

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Porsche views “hybrid” as being as synonymous with performance as with sustainability, pointing to the victory of the 919 Hybrid in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2015 and 2016. l/100km / 94 mpg US.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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In addition to seeking more heavy-duty applications for the RunWise hybrid system—such as transit—McGrew said that the company is working on a new generation of the product that should launch in 2016 for Class 4-6 delivery trucks—e.g., CNG concept. FedEx, UPS, etc. Earlier post.) Low-speed cycle. CO 2 (g/mi).

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Audi SQ7 features new V8 TDI, 48V system, electric compressor

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mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 194 grams per kilometer (312.2 Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load. A DC/DC converter connects the 48‑volt and 12‑volt electrical systems.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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