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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. mpg US or 4.3 5-door 208.

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

Volkswagen has introduced the seventh generation of the Passat, which will be available in initial European markets starting as soon as mid-November. L/100 km (56 mpg US), equivalent to 109 g/km CO 2. Downsizing and technologies such as the Stop/Start system contribute to improved fuel efficiency in the gasoline-powered versions.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. The Marque is also developing a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US). L/100 km (48 mpg US) or 119 g/km of CO 2. HYbrid4 Plug-in.

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MARCH 5, 2014

Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter Three engines are available for new Juke, with changes to the two gasoline options: one is new and the other extensively revised. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. To achieve these results, PureTech development called for a number of changes, chief among which were: Downsizing.

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JULY 2, 2012

Volkswagen is introducing the gasoline-fueled Polo Blue GT with active cylinder management (ACT)—the first Volkswagen with a cylinder deactivation system, and the first commercial application from an OEM of such a system in a four-cylinder engine. l/100 km (51 mpg US), equivalent to 107 g/km CO 2 ). mpg US), or 105 g/km CO 2.

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. At launch, the MiTo offered ( earlier post ) two gasoline engines (78 bhp 1.4-liter MiTo gasoline engines.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h) by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

The Škoda Octavia family has been augmented with two new engines: a new, downsized turbocharged, direct injection 1.2 TSI 105bhp gasoline engine and the latest 1.6 TSI 105bhp is now available with both 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG gearboxes, in either hatchback or estate bodystyles and in S and SE trim levels. Škoda Octavia.

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Engine Downsizing MPG Diesel 186

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5 miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1

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APRIL 19, 2013

The study by the Ford / AVL team provides an overview of the effects of such a future ethanol-gasoline blend in such an engine. (As In their paper, Robert Stein from AVL and James Anderson and Tim Wallington from Ford begin by reviewing properties of ethanol and gasoline blends. and of gasoline, about 14.6 Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 100km) in city driving and 44 mpg (5.335 L/100km) on the highway.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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MAY 25, 2009

liter, four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engine—the 1.8 A new scavenging strategy combined with the engine control system contributes to a specific drive torque (185 Nm/L) that is one of the highest currently available. liters per 100 km (30 mpg US), 185 g CO 2 /km and a Euro 5 homologation. Di TurboJet.

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MARCH 14, 2010

In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. The new AMG 5.5-liter

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

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MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. Several recent highly cited LCAs that have incorporated vehicle efficiency differences between gasoline and ethanol/gasoline blends could potentially be misleading. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The integration of three advanced technologies—turbocharging, direct injection and Ti-VCT—into the EcoBoost powertrain delivers significant customer benefits: Optimized engine efficiency: delivers up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy, 15% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared with conventional gasoline engine.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Audi will initially offer the A1 with four engines; the two TFSI gasoline engines and the two TDI diesels cover a power range from 63 kW (86 hp) to 90 kW (122 hp). This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

liter THP gasoline engine at the front and a rear electric motor. liter THP 81 kW (110 bhp), 195 N·m (144 lb-ft) gasoline engine is one of the future family of three-cylinder engines currently under development as part of PSA Group’s engine downsizing strategy.

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JUNE 16, 2015

l/100 km (47 mpg US). The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. The TDI engines are available at three power levels: 85 kW / 115 PS, 110 kW / 150 PS (gain of 10 PS) and 135 kW / 184 PS (gain of 7 PS). mpg US, 154 g/km CO 2 ).

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APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Earlier post.). Passenger cars.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The new Astra is launching with a complete line-up of eight gasoline and diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. L/100 km (51 mpg US). L/100 km (48 mpg US) on average and emits no more than 129 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (56 mpg US) will be added to the range in spring 2010. gasoline engines.

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Exhaust MPG Gasoline-Electric Engine 199

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). NHTSA, provided estimated incremental retail cost and performance estimates for more than 40 technologies expected to be commercially available over the next fifteen years. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9% Source: CAR.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

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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. mpg (10.99 Generally, installing a gasoline particulate filter with a. …. Credit: ACS, Zimmerman et al.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

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JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. The new TSI engine also offers the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series gasoline engines: 200 N·m per liter displacement. l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). l/100 km (54.7 Golf Comparisons.

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. the torque of the gasoline engine and match the torque of the 6.6L

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Engine Energy Fuel Economy Gasoline 218

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JUNE 27, 2017

This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic. Select compact SUVs.

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MAY 18, 2009

By 2013, more than 90 percent of Ford’s North American nameplates will be available with EcoBoost technology. “The beauty of EcoBoost is that it enables us to downsize for fuel efficiency, yet boost for power. The Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost will deliver at least 17 mpg city and at least 24 mpg highway.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Audi has introduced a new low-displacement turbocharged gasoline engine in the A3 model line. mpg US); CO 2 emissions are 127 g/km (204 g/mile). Downsizing entails the replacement of engine displacement with turbocharging. Turbocharging and direct gasoline injection facilitate a compression ratio of 10.0:1. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Audi Gasoline-Electric Engine 218

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton’s Hybrid Fuel Tank Isolation Valve enables fuel vapor containment within the tank until the engine is available and prevents canister saturation and hydrocarbon leakage. The Fuel Tank Isolation Valve also has an available integrated pressure sensor that can be used for fuel system leak detection and purge control.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8

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AUGUST 25, 2009

liter gasoline and the 1.3 A six-speed automatic transmission is available as an option with the 1.6, Turbo gasoline engines and with the 2.0 The average fuel consumption of the gasoline line-up is 6.1 Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW (140 hp) 1.4 Turbo gasoline engine replaces the current 1.8

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). Low-friction lubricants: low viscosity and advanced low friction lubricants oils are now available with improved performance and better lubrication.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine ( earlier post ) at the 22 nd Aachen Colloquium in Germany. Peak torque of 166 N·m (122 lb-ft) is available across a wide plateau from 1,800 rpm to 4,700 rpm, while maximum power is delivered at 5,200 rpm. l/100 km (59 mpg US ). liter SIDI turbo with 85 kW/115 hp.

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Engine MPG Exhaust Gasoline 220

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AUGUST 4, 2015

This brings implementation of intelligent downsizing to more than 97% of vehicles sold by Volkswagen in the US, available across all the models on sale. liter engine and 7% over the 1.8T. liter engine and 7% over the 1.8T.

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Engine Range Fuel Economy Downsizing 150

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

A 32 kW traction motor—the transmission-mounted electric device (TMED)—works in tandem with the gasoline engine to produce 146 horsepower and 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7 A compact and lightweight 1.56-kWh Optima Hybrid.

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JUNE 19, 2015

to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. While about 90% of respondents indicated that they basically understand how diesel engines and gasoline-hybrid vehicles work, a majority also said they had never heard of twincharging, cylinder deactivation or continuously variable transmissions. gallon and $5/gallon. Recommendations.

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