Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

In keeping with the trend to downsizing, Hyundai has been expanding the application of Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines. Hyundai will continue its efforts to develop light-weight and fuel-efficient transmissions. Transmissions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

The technical and macro-economic study, commissioned by the European Climate Foundation, focuses on light-duty vehicles. The findings will carry particular significance in light of concerns that rising costs of imported energy might act as a brake on Europe's future economic recovery. The project is taking a phased approach.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When presented with a list of technologies analyzed within a National Academies of Science report ( earlier post ) that might be used to meet fuel-efficiency standards, suppliers picked turbocharging and engine downsizing, along with higher-speed automatic transmissions, as the most critical.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

to decrease the propensity of gasoline to auto-ignite under high pressure and temperature—will lead to technologies that can increase compression ratio, and support high-efficiency downsizing and downspeeding. Alger, T.F. Mangold (2009) Dedicated EGR: A New Concept in High Efficiency Engines.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2014

This year''s Detroit Auto Show is a little light on truly green car content, so most attention will instead turn to downsized engines and vehicles offering subtle improvements in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6- liter four-cylinders, and two 3.5-liter liter V6 variants.

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. don’t think we expect to see a large market share of light duty diesel in the short term. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target. smog and particulates.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. By controlling charge air pressure, the Aeristech turbocharger adjusts an engine’s effective compression ratio and can control auto-ignition when fuel composition changes, the company says. An intelligent control system manages power to the compressor.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Renault unveiled the KWID CONCEPT at the Delhi Auto Show—the first Renault concept car unveiled outside Europe. The KWID CONCEPT is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-liter The KWID CONCEPT comes with a Flying Companion drone stored on the roof. Click to enlarge. KWID Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Honeywell, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, forecasts that the evolving needs of auto makers will drive turbo adoption globally to 47% by 2020. Globally, 4-cylinder engines will continue to represent 75% of the turbocharged light vehicle industry in 2020. T-GDI and 1.4

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Hyundai Engine Fuel Economy Downsizing 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Globally, diesel engines will retain a significant share of global light vehicle sales at nearly 18 percent, due to their lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. Turbocharged diesel engines will continue to be in demand on light-duty trucks.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford made a splash at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with the introduction of 10 C-segment cars, including a new hybrid and plug-in hybrid based on the C-MAX ( earlier post )—this following on the roll-out the prior week of the Ford Focus Electric ( earlier post ). .;

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. For this next-generation design, 70% of the parts have been redesigned, which, along with a downsized oil pump, lower oil level and low viscosity oil results in up to 40% reduction in internal friction (versus the previous design).

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2025

The eighth-generation 2026 Lexus ES has made its global debut at the Shanghai auto show and gone all-electric for the first time. If you want to tell electric from hybrid, the latter electrified combustion-powered ES features the slimmest air intake above the downsized trademark Lexus spindle grille. The EV has no opening.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. The sophisticated technology combines full-LED headlamps offering daylight-mimicking light clarity with Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System that adjusts the headlight beam angle and intensity to match driving environment.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2024

Despite sounding expensive for a light SUV, Lexus says its cheapest genuine rival from fellow premium brands cost much more. inch infotainment screen, a powered tailgate, auto wipers, climate control and a panoramic view monitor. 2024 Lexus LBX. The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

This joint development, based on the concept of high efficiency, light weight, and compactness, aims to achieve various performance aspects that take into account the environments in which customers will use their vehicles, the company said in a media release.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. Background. Summary findings. Hybrid and Electrified Powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Steven Plotkin.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2016

The new funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001461 ) will advance the long-term objective of the Co-Optima initiative to accelerate widespread deployment of significantly improved fuels and vehicles (from passenger to light truck to heavy-duty commercial vehicles) by 2030. Fuel research will focus on low-GHG advanced biofuel/petroleum blends.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

The clean-sheet design features multiple innovations that reduce friction, contributing to a 13% improvement in fuel efficiency, including: A 10 mm offset crank design that minimises piston side-load, reducing rubbing forces against the cylinder walls of the downsized four-cylinder iron block. Minimized crankshaft bearing diameters.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

All-wheel drive, a vast fixed-glass roof, lots of screen space, and an interior that looks all the part of a luxury vehicle will distinguish this 300-mile EV that turns to lighting to sharpen its look. Subaru suggested the next-generation tech could be headed to its next Crosstrek Hybrid. Would such a vehicle also make waves in the U.S.?

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In regards to downsizing, its also about performance output on tracks. And continuous performance output would make it really difficult to downsize to a four-cylinder if you are driving on tracks” he added. The smaller powertrain was preferred for its lightness, resulting in better handling of the car.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. 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.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2025

All-new for 2025, the ADX features the brands Diamond Pentagon grille with a black-out mesh pattern framed by wide-set LED headlights, daytime running lights and fog lamps. The good sounding audio system has a simple user interface with AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Apr 2024, 08:47 AM Lamborghini Urus PHEV promises 3.4 Interestingly, while plug-in hybrid cars usually come with downsized engines, this is not the case here. seconds acceleration to 100 kmph from a standstill with a top speed of 312 kmph. Lamborghini Urus PHEV promises 3.4

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Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

“The beauty of EcoBoost is that it enables us to downsize for fuel efficiency, yet boost for power. . “We do this with affordable technology that can be applied to the widest number of vehicles. EcoBoost is an important component of that goal.

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EV Central

JUNE 15, 2024

Pricing starts at $24,490 for the Hybrid manual, rises to $26,990 for the Hybrid auto, $28,490 for the auto-only Plus and and tops out at $29,490 drive-away for the auto-only GLX flagship. And maybe it’s the logical downsizing limit for Australia. The Swift is comfy to ride in, light steering and nimble handling.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour kWh battery option for the Light Long Range may be more popular; it’s estimated to provide 304 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive form, using a slightly less powerful 148 kW (201 hp) motor. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

litre Z-series powertrain, which now features a three-cylinder layout for the petrol engine, christened Z12E, a downsize from the outgoing 1.2-litre, However, Suzuki is learnt to be developing low-cost series hybrid solutions for its small car portfolio, and that powertrain could see the light of day in the Swift around CY2027.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 20, 2024

After all, this four-cylinder engine was essentially two Celerio diesel units forged together and downsized to 1.5 The problem of overcooled exhaust gases gets compounded in vehicles such as the Brezza, which is relatively light for the big 1.5-litre When Maruti Suzuki announced its new 1.5-litre This lightweight 1.5 litre diesel.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ram mid-sized ute Ram has comfirmed it will produce a new mid-sized EV pick-up truck (ute) to be released between 2024 and 2026 Ram is known for its big American pickup trucks, but the brand that was spun off from Dodge is set to downsize with a new mid-sized ute to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.

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