2016, Convert, Downsizing and Economy

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

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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 2016 Sonata Hybrid offers best-in-class cargo volume at 13.3 The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The supporting systems for electrical and vehicle integration include a 12V-48V DC-DC converter and a Ricardo hybrid supervisory controller. An effective limitation on downsizing, however, is the delivery of acceptable driveability characteristics and launch performance.

Diesel

Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

Torotrak outlines advances in its full-toroidal traction-drive CVT using PitchSteer; EV applications as well

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JUNE 24, 2016

At the 2016 International VDI Congress “Drivetrain for Vehicles” in Friedrichshafen, Germany, John Fuller, Director of Concepts & IP for Torotrak Group, presented and discussed the company’s latest advances to optimize its full-toroidal variator technology for the light vehicle market as applied in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

Low Cost

Low Cost Downsizing Congress Fuel Economy

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

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

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

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JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). MWh per vehicle.

GM

GM MPG Manufacturer 2017

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Previewed in the Green Program 2016 announcement in 2011 ( earlier post ) and outlined further in an advanced technology briefing in Oppama in October 2012, the FF-Hybrid system is intended to be adaptable to vehicles of any size, and support applications including all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid configurations. —Owen Thunes.

Engine

Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4 Click to enlarge. mpg (10.99

Climate

Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy

Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

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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. Twenty percent of all bumpers in 2012 will be aluminum. kg) per year per light vehicle.

2012

2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Working in conjunction with Daimler Advanced Engineering, the team developed an innovative organic Rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery (WHR) system that converts a portion of the exhaust heat into usable energy. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Powertrain.

2009

2009 Engine Detroit Oregon

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

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APRIL 10, 2013

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 In the same period the company will also launch a number of new transmissions.

Engine

Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Kia introduces 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle, Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid at Chicago

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. The Coasting Guide aims at maximizing fuel economy by essentially coaching the driver on when to coast and brake. A compact and lightweight 1.56-kWh

Hybrid

Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn. Planning background.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Ford Downsizing

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today. Conclusions.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

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

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

Torotrak outlines advances in its full-toroidal traction-drive CVT using PitchSteer; EV applications as well

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

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

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

Industry survey finds aluminum use in autos at all-time high; average per vehicle use expected to more than double from 2012 by 2025

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Kia introduces 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle, Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid at Chicago

Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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