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New Gen5 Honda CR-V gets first turbo, better fuel economy

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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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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. For improved fuel efficiency, the 2016 Pilot will also include a stop start feature—Honda’s first non-hybrid application of this technology. This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio. Associates at the Ohio Transmission Plant assemble the two-motor hybrid unit.

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Johnson Controls expanding production of start-stop batteries in US to meet demand

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Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy and more sustainable technologies. Most auto makers have already announced plans to have a majority of new vehicles equipped with Start-Stop or similar technology within the next three to five years.

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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The new Accord Hybrid also carries an EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 45 mpg (5.2 l/100 km) and combined cycle fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0 l/100 km) in city driving.

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Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive light-weighting research; first automotive OEM member

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Light-weighting is critical for the future of our vehicles, not only to improve on fuel economy, but also to help improve vehicle performance. ALMMII was founded by Ohio-based manufacturing technology non-profit EWI, the University of Michigan, and The Ohio State University. Melt processing.

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Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

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Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04

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