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APRIL 21, 2017

GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. GDI engines now account for about 60% of the US market, and their use worldwide is forecast to grow. —Simona Onori.

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Fuel economy improvement.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 l/100 km) highway fuel economy. The EPA has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With up to 10 injections per cycle, the injectors feed fuel to the combustion chamber at a pressure of up to 2,700 bar. The new pressure sensor integrated into the injector ensures exceptionally precise dosing as well as favorable fuel economy and clean combustion.

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APRIL 14, 2014

l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 The maximum torque of 236 lb-ft (230 N·m) is available from 1750 rpm up to 3000 rpm. A complex exhaust gas recirculation system is also used. The system has low exhaust back pressure and high filtration efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. Pentastar with eTorque.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions starting from 3.7 A soot sensor accurately detects when the regeneration cycle is required, extending exhaust component durability. l/100 km (63.6

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JULY 24, 2023

There are two new available paint colors – Vapor Blue and Yellow Splash – and buyers can also choose the color of their brake caliper. There’s a whole new array of available wheel options. You can also set up auxiliary gauges on the center screen or put the exhaust into quiet mode. The rear overhang is shorter now.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

This results is much more precise and completely customizable control over valve duration and lift, on both the intake and exhaust sides. This represents a 47% increase in power, a 45% increase in torque and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption when compared to a traditional camshaft engine with similar specifications.

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APRIL 7, 2015

All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. The clutches and motor are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. The overall improved system also helps achieve fuel economy gains. In Japan, the new X-Trail Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 20.6

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APRIL 18, 2016

l/100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine-driven charge-sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. liter turbocharged port and direct-injection engine uses an advanced valve control system to switch between Atkinson cycle and Otto cycle operation to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.

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MARCH 5, 2014

The new engine will also be featured on the MY 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, available in spring 2015. liter Power Stroke V8 diesel paired with a commercial-grade six-speed 6R140 automatic transmission with available power takeoff provision to run accessories in the field, a dump body, crane or other vocational equipment.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

In four campaigns over the year-long study, the team from the University of Toronto measured emissions 15 meters from the roadway, then converted the measurements to fuel-based emission factors (EFs). Hence, GDI PM mass loadings and chemical composition may vary depending on the measurement environment or exhaust conditioning.

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

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OCTOBER 9, 2011

Inputs into the model include exhaust mass flow rate and temperature downstream of the catalytic converter, ORC component size and geometry. The evaporator was a shell-and-tube type design with exhaust gas passing through the tubes. Using the simplest ORC design (exhaust gas alone as the source of thermal input—i.e.,

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 16, 2018

Avalon comes in four available grades: the athletic XSE (all-new) and Touring, as well as the more opulent XLE and Limited. The TNGA-derived V6 develops more power with less fuel consumption than before. The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The likewise updated eight-speed Steptronic transmission is available for the rear-wheel-drive models as an option in place of the standard six-speed manual gearbox, and included as standard on the all-wheel-drive models. In addition, converter slip during gear changes has been further reduced. lbs) over the outgoing engines.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

This is the first application of the advanced dry-clutch PowerShift transmission in Ford’s European product range, and replaces the conventional 4-speed torque-converter automatic which was available with gasoline engines in the previous Focus model. Helps to reduce fuel consumption by allowing lower engine speeds without unwanted NVH.

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JULY 1, 2010

Each of these Euro-5 engines is also available with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG); it is standard equipment on the 200 PS TSI. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71 SCR catalytic converter. Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. Battery regeneration.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

GDI engines help improve fuel economy and therefore reduce CO 2 emissions; however, they can have higher particulate emissions due to shorter fuel/air mixing times in the cylinder compared to multiport fuel injection engines. Credit: ACS, Saffaripour et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) . … —Saffaripour et al.

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JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

With stagnating demand for gasoline due to rising fuel economy in the nation’s fleet and other factors, further increases to US ethanol consumption would require the use of higher blends of ethanol, either in conventional vehicles or in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to tolerate blends of up to 85% ethanol (E85).

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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AUGUST 20, 2013

A team at Monsanto and colleagues at AVL Powertrain have successfully designed and demonstrated an onboard low-temperature ethanol reformer that can be driven by exhaust heat. A paper on their work is published in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. Click to enlarge. Unlike high-temperature reforming, supplementary water is not required.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Normal balances both fuel economy and acceleration feel; Power prioritizes acceleration feel. On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before.

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JULY 29, 2014

The variety of diesel engines available in the new Vito is also unique in the model’s segment. This engine is available in two performance classes: 65 kW (88 hp) and 84 kW (114 hp). Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. t and 3.05

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JUNE 22, 2017

Three new powertrains will be available on the new 2018 Camry: They include the all-new 2.5-liter liter V6 with D-4S Fuel Injection, both of which are paired to a new eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission (8AT); and a next-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). Powertrains. Dynamic Force engine. inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter

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APRIL 8, 2009

When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 At the heart of the BlueTEC system are two SCR catalytic converters with an “AdBlue” injector positioned upstream. L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) on the highway (estimated EPA rating).

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 In addition, mixing uncooled exhaust gas (HP-EGR) during low-rev driving prevents cooling of emissions control processes that can even occur with a hot engine.

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MAY 6, 2013

The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. with a variable delivery rate.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

IS will be available in rear- and all-weather drive versions of the IS 250 and IS 350; in a hybrid version, the 300h, for Europe, Japan, and select international markets; and with a further evolution of F SPORT available across the entire model range, including the hybrid. Engine/Transmission. liter V6 gas engine. liter V6 gas engine.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator.

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