Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2013

BMW introduced the 328d Sedan at the New York International Auto, ushering in the next wave of BMW Advanced Diesel models in the US. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 32 mpg city/45 mpg highway/37 mpg combined (7.4, The 328d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

MPG 273

MPG BMW Diesel New York 273

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2024

Give me internal-combustion and real exhaust noise and a trunk – hatchbacks have too much utility for me! My biggest beef was noise – while loud exhaust noise is baked in (and reduces a bit when the car isn’t in a performance drive mode) – the sounds coming out of the rear intrude on conversation.

Hyundai 95

Hyundai Exhaust Acura Fuel Economy 95

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). (It l/100 km (43.6 Source: Vent et al.

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Chevrolet displayed the all-new subcompact 2012 Sonic—called the Aveo in other parts of the world ( earlier post )— at the North American International Auto Show. The fuel economy ratings are still TBD. Click to enlarge. The Sonic is offered in four-door and five-door variants. The Sonic offers an Ecotec 1.4L

Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet 2012 Detroit Auto 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter TDCi engines and include a lean NO x trap for cleaner exhaust emissions, while friction is reduced with microscopic applications of Diamond Like Coating (DLC); engine breathing is enhanced with a Variable Nozzle Turbocharger. liter EcoBoost is equipped with the integrated exhaust manifold technology first introduced with Ford’s 1.0-liter

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2013

improvement in total fluid consumption (diesel + diesel exhaust fluid for SCR) over conventional diesel combustion. RCCI is a promising low-temperature combustion strategy offering a pathway to high-efficiency clean combustion using in-cylinder blending of fuels with different auto-ignition characteristics. Earlier post.).

Light 207

Light Engine Wisconsin Fuel Economy 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

Internal GM testing of the new 2010 Equinox indicates that the front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4-liter At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

Los Angeles 199

Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fuel economy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil. These factors include market trends, regulatory environment, consumer sentiment and technology development in these markets.

2020 250

2020 Global Electric Vehicles Hybrid 250

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2018

At the New York International Auto Show this week, Toyota will stage the premiere of the new 2019 Corolla Hatchback. The engine also features Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligence), with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing-intelligence by Electric motor) on the intake side and VVT-i on the exhaust. Earlier post.).

2019 261

2019 Engine Power Powered 261

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

They feature an aluminium crankcase with thermally joined cylinder liners (to reduce internal friction) and integrated balancer shafts, turbochargers with variable intake geometry and optimized efficiency, and further developed common rail direct injection systems. lbs) over the outgoing engines. Steptronic. Diesel Engines'

BMW 255

BMW MPG Diesel Exhaust 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

We wanted to improve performance, as well as economy. Friction losses were reduced through the adoption of a low-friction timing chain with an auto-tensioner. Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) valve lifters and a twin-tank oil pan further contribute to reduced internal resistance. l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5

MPG 287

MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Pricing starts at $27,100.

Prius 244

Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Hyundai Motor Group this week outlined its latest powertrain technologies and future plans at the 12 th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, held near the Hyundai Motor Group R&D Center in Korea. A variety of technologies were adopted to maximize fuel economy and performance of the Kappa 1.0 Transmissions. Localization.

Hyundai 218

Hyundai Future Exhaust Gasoline 218

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

If one is familiar with British automotive heritage, then there are venerable names that are permanently etched in the minds of auto aficionados. Going by the Carbon Neutral commitments, by 2030, many western countries will see internal combustion engine (ICE) bans in major markets come into effect.

Aston Martin 52

Aston Martin Bentley Cars Tax 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads. The Pentastar V-6 uses an 11.3:1

2019 240

2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology for F-150. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. liter V8-equipped F-150 with similar torque output.

F-150 199

F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 A complex exhaust gas recirculation system is also used. Close-coupled exhaust gas aftertreatment in the EA288 diesel.

New York 220

New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Powered by a 3.0-liter Powered by a 3.0-liter

Diesel 210

Diesel Market Power Powered 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

Jeep 231

Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop. EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. 2015 F-150.

F-150 329

F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. 2012 Veloster. Click to enlarge. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter

Hyundai 210

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2012

A supercharger with a magnetic clutch compensates for the disadvantage of the small displacement engine with the Miller cycle without sacrificing fuel economy. To reduce the rest of the pumping loss on un-boosted partial load, Nissan combined internal EGR with exhaust continuously variable valve timing (CVTC) and external EGR.

Gasoline 240

Gasoline Engine Nissan Exhaust 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Featuring Mazda’s own Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition combustion method, the SKYACTIV-X engine represents the next step in Mazda’s quest to develop a gasoline engine with the ideal internal combustion mechanism. Top: Mazda’s road map to the ideal internal combustion engine in 2011. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

Mazda 170

Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The IS 300h, which will be available in Europe, Japan,and select international markets, will employ the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain, based on a newly developed 2.5L

Lexus 225

Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe. liter EcoBoost such as an integrated exhaust manifold.

Fusion 246

Fusion Water Ford Engine 246

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27 th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The list of powertrains (note we can’t say engines anymore) was fairly exhaustive—39 vehicles were evaluated with 18 of those electrified models.

Engine 68

Engine Hyundai Plug-in F-150 68

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2010

At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The Cruze Eco will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Chevrolet 220

Chevrolet 2011 Fuel Economy Economy 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. Close ratios at the mid-range gears improve passing power. inches; bore remains at 3.44

2019 207

2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

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.

Ford 199

Ford Engine Global Market 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter Earlier post.). The new 1.0L

Ford 247

Ford Engine Hybrid 2012 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. To maximize fuel economy, all of the Theta II’s major driveline and cooling system components have been optimized to reduce friction, while the crankcase has been filled with low friction oil. The Hyundai Nuvis. Click to enlarge.

Hyundai 199

Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy.

Global 150

Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips. second range.

Plug-in 63

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 63

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. The rear has slim LED tail lights that sit high above the twin rectangular chrome exhaust tips.

Hybrid 61

Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Another major engineering challenge was to reduce internal friction to attain better fuel economy. Click to enlarge. Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the 2.4

Hyundai 210

Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 The E 250 BlueTEC concept. Click to enlarge.

Mercedes 150

Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150