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is showcasing the results of a four-year joint program with the US Department of Energy (DOE) at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). Cummins Inc.

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The concept technology is designed for a wheel loader, but consists of modular components that can be configured for a broad range of applications. —Dan Phebus, Head of the Business Unit – Americas at Oerlikon Fairfield. Click to enlarge. Hybrids Off-road'

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JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V’s first turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged engine will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class, Honda claimed.

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MARCH 25, 2013

Eaton has launched a new family of UltraShift PLUS transmissions designed exclusively for Navistar to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications. Fleets involved with testing the new transmissions have reported fuel economy improvements from 2-4% percent. Production is scheduled to take place in April of this year.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Hyundai America Technical Center $4.95 The co-operative research project along with Michigan Technological University and Phillips 66 signifies the importance in developing fuel and engine innovations that work together for optimal vehicle performance and leading fuel economy ratings.

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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. liter EcoBoost engine.

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JUNE 9, 2012

The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 —Al Pearson, chief engineer, Product Validation Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America. mpg US (22 L.100km)

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, Designed from the ground up, the Td6 provides efficiency and refinement. The fuel filler neck on diesel Land Rover vehicles is fitted with a misfueling protection device.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy.

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Volvo Trucks North America is working with Linde Canada Inc., The Volvo FH gas-powered trucks, known for high reliability and customer approval, are designed for long-haul transport with up to 60 tonnes GCW (132,277 lbs.) and up to 500 hp with up to 1,000 km range (621 miles). and up to 500 hp with up to 1,000 km range (621 miles).

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liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. Despite the engine having a larger displacement and being more powerful than the EA211 fitted in the Jetta, the engine is more efficient in fuel usage. —Johan de Nysschen, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America.

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Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. By precisely controlling the injection of fuel, GDI allows for better fuel economy, increased power and reduced emissions.

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SABIC has introduced a thermoplastic roof fairing concept that can potentially reduce annual fuel consumption of a heavy-duty truck by at least 3%. SABIC’s design concept is aerodynamically optimized to deflect air by accelerating airflow through and across the top and sides of the roof fairing.

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MARCH 18, 2020

The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous Sportiness design identity, hybrid-electric vehicle technology, and segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. —Brian Smith, chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor America. The 2021 Elantra gains 2.2

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JUNE 7, 2013

The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 liter engine with Valvematic—a further development of VVT-i—a valve train technology which appears for the first time in North America with Corolla. which helps both fuel efficiency and acceleration.

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The new design reduces piston mass by up to 7% and includes design features that reduce friction for improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The key differentiator for the Magnum is its “double-band” piston skirt design—a first for modern diesel pistons, according to Federal-Mogul.

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AUGUST 2, 2011

A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Light-weighting is critical for the future of our vehicles, not only to improve on fuel economy, but also to help improve vehicle performance. LIFT’s efforts span the entire transportation supply chain from conception through design, development, and production.

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Source: Volkswagen Group of America. Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

This year’s event showcased developments in advanced manufacturing processes, user-friendly automotive technologies and advanced vehicle designs at the ATC. Parts made from magnesium help reduce vehicle weight, resulting in better fuel economy. Water jet cutters can pressurize tap water to 250-400 Mpa.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92 million units.

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This key design change allows the packer to clear more trash in a shorter amount of time and with a smaller hopper requirement. Curbtender Quantum. The Quantum is the US Waste Industry’s #1 selling small rear loader. Its packing mechanism utilizes a patented “swing panel” instead of a “slide panel.”

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JUNE 9, 2022

engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system. The combustion strategies enabled by the TPS Ignition System could result in fuel economy gains greater than 20% across a drive cycle, as illustrated by the simulation results in the 2020 report by Sandia National Labs to US DOE.

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The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. The all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda’s new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of their natural sense of balance. In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3.

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MAY 1, 2015

announced a new series of bus transmissions that incorporate the latest advances in fuel economy technology. Referred to as xFE, designating extra fuel economy, the fully automatic bus transmissions have demonstrated improvements up to 7% in addition to the company’s FuelSense features.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2022, the fourth evolution of the EA888 pushes state-of-the-art turbocharged engine design further still; it is one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built. The EA888 Evo4 engine under either hood can be paired with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG transmission in North America.

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Motor America reserves the right to change prices and features at any time. Coupled with an 8-speed DCT, the vehicles deliver a balance of fuel economy and quick response. Turbo engine for improved fuel economy. Accessory items shown may vary according to model and illustration. Turbo 4-cyl.

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New designs of the sulfur cathode host to achieve high sulfur loading (>6 mg/cm 2 ) good sulfur utilization, minimal polysulfide diffusion, and limited excess electrolyte (goal of electrolyte to sulfur ratio of 3 ml/mg). Topic 2: Electric Motor Research Increasing Power Density 8x (up to $3.5 Topic 6: Technology Integration (up to $17.5

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Prototype evaluations for OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia begin this year. It has been designed to utilize the same OEM interfaces as its six-speed predecessor, providing ease of integration into vehicles currently released with the Allison 2000 Series. All xFE transmissions are compatible with alternative fuel engines.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

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The Ford C-MAX in North America will offer a 1.6-liter Approximately one-third of Ford’s US engine volume is I-4, as customers opt for more fuel economy and lower emissions. A global Ford design, the 1.6-liter In service, the turbo spins at up to 200,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years.

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Cavalier originally was a compact produced in North America from MY1982 through MY2005. The completely new compact sedan is designed to appeal to customers with young families in large and small cities across China. It was succeeded by the Cobalt. liters/100 km (43.5 mpg US) from a 1.5L DVVT inline four-cylinder engine.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets. The global rollout of Auto Start-Stop is under way in Europe.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Diesel vehicle manufacturers are striving for greater engine performance and fuel economy while meeting Euro 6 emissions standards under a myriad of driving conditions. For gasoline vehicles, direct injection (GDI) engines are growing in popularity as drivers demand more fuel efficiency and engine power.

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