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Stop/start to be standard with V-6 in Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in 2015 Chrysler 200; up to 3% better fuel economy

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ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment. Exclusive to Chrysler Group in North America, MultiAir technology uses a column of oil in place of the traditional mechanical link between the camshaft and intake valves. The 16-valve, 184-hp 2.4-liter

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. The Yaris Hybrid is now afforded equal consideration to gasoline and diesel alternatives by potential B-segment customers, Toyota said. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted Novel lubricant formulations (additive package and/or base oil modification) expected to improve the mechanical efficiency of light?,

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan EPA-rated at 28 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined; stop/start and PHEV still to come

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The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 The Pacifica’s efficiency is further reflected in its city- and combined-cycle fuel-economy ratings of 18 mpg (13 l/100km) and 22 mpg (10.7 l/100 km), respectively. liter Pentastar V-6 engine.

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Chevrolet introduces new Cruze; new 1.4L EcoTec turbo, new 1.6L diesel coming to US in 2017

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turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Piston-cooling oil jets contribute to optimal performance, efficiency and refinement. A new, standard 1.4L

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 The 58 mpg rating is for the “Blue”, entry-level trim on the hybrid. —Dean Schlingmann.

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

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The exhaust side shaft features cast iron gears to reverse rotational direction of the exhaust shaft. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold. The VGT and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) function were developed as a single, complete system. mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2.

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