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APRIL 22, 2009

improvement in fuel economy in operation over the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Regarding HCCI, it has been reported that a high compression ratio realizes more efficient combustion characteristics, and a VCR mechanism that can simultaneously realize improved fuel economy and power performance has been demanded. and back again.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda will sequentially expand application of the Earth Dreams technology to other models. New model development.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

A 110cc pre-production prototype of a Pinnace Engine 4-stroke opposed piston scooter engine ( earlier post ) showed approximately a 27% improvement in fuel consumption across different scooter cycles compared to a conventional benchmark engine in dynamometer and simulation testing by FEV. Click to enlarge. Engine efficiency, N15.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year program is open to any all-new or substantially upgraded 2015 automobile. Engineering Excellence—total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer. —Motor Trend. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines.

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MAY 8, 2021

Inflated tires give your car better fuel economy, allowing you to drive further without many fill-ups—or using as many electrons. Ensure the engine has clean oil for ultimate fuel economy and enhanced performance. Today’s automobiles are the best, but they are not yet maintenance-free. Check the Fluids.

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Maintenance Cars Oil Fuel Economy 99

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The Gorilla Glass hybrid is thinner and about 30% lighter than traditional laminate glass, and will improve Ford GT handling by lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity and positively impact acceleration, fuel economy and braking performance. Click to enlarge. —Paul Linden. Earlier post.)

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JULY 21, 2011

Mass reduction directly improves fuel economy and is especially important to electric and alternative powertrains. Daehn notes a pressing need to reduce the mass of all classes of wheeled vehicles, including light automobiles, trucks, and passenger busses. —Glenn Daehn.

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JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This four-year program expands on earlier efforts to improve gasoline engine technology for future emissions and fuel economy requirements.

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JANUARY 22, 2012

a developer of metal matrix composite (MMC) transportation and aerospace components, is teaming with researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) to develop a next-generation aluminum composite brake rotor for automobiles potentially weighing 60% less than today’s cast iron rotors with triple the life expectancy.

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Motorcycles Automobile Fleet New York 281

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JUNE 4, 2010

The committee’s estimates are based on a variety of factors including recent reports from regulatory agencies and other sources; component cost estimates from suppliers; discussions with experts; and comparisons of prices and fuel consumption of similar vehicles. Engines and Technologies.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

Using TNGA, Toyota has been changing the automobile from its very structure, lowering. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. The engines are based on a three-fold development concept: 1) loss reduction (exhaust, cooling, pumping, friction); 2) improved combustion quality; and 3) improved intake efficiency.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. The gain can be as high as 10% for some drivers, depending on vehicle size and usage.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015.

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MAY 3, 2009

China’s fourth largest car manufacturer Chongqing Changan Automobile Co and Orbital Corporation Limited have formed a joint development to work on a concept engine. It is hoped that with fuel economy improvements, the Euro IV emission levels will be achieved.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Combustion currently provides 85% of our nation’s energy needs and will continue to be a predominant source of energy as fuel sources evolve away from traditional fossil fuels. Low emission, low temperature engine concepts of the future operate in regimes where combustion is poorly understood. Stochastic processes.

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APRIL 5, 2011

Closer to home, the federal fuel economy standards require the average fleet fuel economy of OEMs that sell vehicles in the USA to be 35.5 As private companies, automobile manufacturers look for the lowest cost means of getting from A to B and the premiums that they can charge for getting from A to B faster.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

Preliminary EPA fuel economy estimates for the 228i are 23 city/35 highway/27 combined (10.2, The output of the BMW 220d Coupe is 5 kW higher than that of its predecessor, yet it delivers lower fuel consumption and emissions. Average fuel economy stands at 4.5 – 4.8 Click to enlarge. 220d Coupe. liters / 56.0 – 53.5

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Steeped in history, the International Motor Show, or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany, is already regarded as the world’s largest motor show – and this year it may be more important than ever. However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The FT-CH concept. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. In its cavalcade of concepts, VW also recently showed an entry-level model that appeared to be an electric reincarnation of the Beetle, but without its iconic shape.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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MAY 1, 2018

Additionally, the amount of time spent by the automobile industry to validate that corrosion has been successfully mitigated is extensive, making the use of lightweight materials less attractive. Fuel-efficient platooning. The engine and fuel combination should demonstrate an ability to meet Tier 3/LEV III emissions standards.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., —a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Guangzhou Automobile Group.

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MARCH 2, 2014

liter 32-valve V8 engine that, for the first time in a Lexus performance engine, uses the Atkinson cycle at cruising speeds for enhanced fuel economy and then switches to the Otto cycle at higher rpm to develop impressive performance levels. Their objective was to deliver lowered fuel consumption and emissions. and Stotter, A.

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MAY 25, 2010

The Hyperbrake can be utilized in any hydraulic system, according to Janel Hydro, and is being used on several experimental automobiles. Use of the Hyperbrake thus allows the removal of the vacuum booster system which is currently standard on all new automobiles.

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Indiana Automobile 2005 Fuel Economy 150

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Intake and exhaust variable cam timing (VTC) is deployed to provide an excellent balance of high power, torque, fuel economy, and emissions. Instead, engineers have applied an innovative new technology called “ablation” casting, an all-new material application and a world-first in the automobile industry. Multi-Material Body.

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DECEMBER 3, 2022

When climbing behind the wheel of the EQS 580 4Matic an appreciation for a fine automobile is quickly recognized. EQ-specific safety concept. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Brake Assist (BAS).

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

All of us at Toyota are committed to technological development to realize sustainable mobility, but we believe it is important to take not just one path, but to base our approach on the concept of the right car at the right place at the right time, in accordance with customer needs and emerging and available energy resources.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Volkswagen says that its MQB strategy represents a turning point in the design and production of its future automobiles with transverse-mounted engines. Various other design modifications optimize fuel economy and comfort as well: Low-friction bearings and two-stage oil pump reduce friction. Earlier post. ).

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APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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APRIL 19, 2009

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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APRIL 16, 2009

GM says it is already looking ahead to the next generation of Volt-based vehicles — it unveiled the Cadillac Converj concept in January — and says costs will come down as the technology spreads to more models. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy. "You dont get to skip Gen 1," Henderson said.

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