Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Weighing 220 kilograms (485 lb) including all key add-on parts, the V8 is comparatively light. Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. Even at 1,000 rpm, the 4.0

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2012

In light of the successful test results, Fallbrook and the tier one manufacturer are currently in discussions with potential OEM customers for the NuVinci supercharger drive. Simulated performance of downsized 2.0L V6 engine as a baseline, Fallbrook has also simulated the use of a downsized 2.0L variable speed drive.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 31, 2024

That was its plan for cleaner, downsized 1.4-liter CEO Atsushi Osaki said Subaru remains committed to its horizontally opposed engine because it's a brand-building icon. However, Moro did shed a little new light, saying there will be one-and two-blade variants. It then griped about the automakers not having provided fresh ideas.

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Mazda Toyota Carbon Automobile 103

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

As gasoline engines offer significant scope for reducing emissions through more efficient combustion, downsizing and turbocharging, they will play a significant part in realizing these improvements. The fast-response, high-precision solenoid injector technology prepares the ground for future Euro 6c applications, the company says.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

However, Navigant foresees that the consumption of gasoline will slowly decrease as alternatives and diesel become more popular in light-duty vehicle (LDV) segments. The fuels forecast builds on previous reports that assess the markets for LDVs and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). Conventional fuels (e.g.,

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 10, 2021

While there, he suggested the company build more accurate calibration systems. DeWitt downsized his operations after an economic recession hit the United States in 1975. The OCCHC builds apartments and homes in low-income neighborhoods. Holt helped develop a simulator that trained the Apollo astronauts how to land on the Moon.

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Power Powered Virginia Los Angeles 94

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The initiative intends to accelerate the widespread deployment of significantly improved fuels and vehicles (passenger to light truck to heavy duty commercial vehicles) by 2030. High-research octane number (RON) fuels are known to enable more efficient, higher-performance SI operation via engine downsizing and boosting. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP). This means that in addition the power demand is more difficult to achieve with engine downsizing and transmission down-speeding alone. The EU goal is to introduce the WLTP by 2017 if possible and no later than 2020 to coincide with the 95 g/km requirement.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Develop, build and test a production‐feasible electrically‐actuated dynamic skip fire cylinder deactivation valvetrain.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The intended application is light-, medium-, and heavy-duty markets including hybrid architectures. The path to realizing the goal is to build on the strong legacy of fuels and engines work sponsored by the vehicle and bioenergy technologies offices over the past several decades. Fuel impacts on catalyst light-off temperatures.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2016

Co-optimized fuels and engines offer the opportunity to build on decades of advancements in both fuels and engines. High-research octane number (RON) fuels are known to enable more efficient, higher-performance SI operation via engine downsizing and boosting. Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Emissions Pollution 150

Green Car Congress

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. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8% fuel economy improvement.

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Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline 218

Creative Greenius

APRIL 12, 2009

That’s right my friends, while others are cutting back, downsizing, slowing down and pulling back, your Creative Greenius is not only Ready to Go, I’m already going, baby, and I’m moving at Obama speed. It’s the big office building at the intersection of the 405 and Hawthorne. Geoff Dolan, City Manager of Manhattan Beach.

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Al Gore Solar Climate Change Gore 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

” The more weight we can take out of our vehicles though use of alternative materials, and other lightweighting strategies that we have, that enables us to further downsize the engine—which is the biggest lever you can pull in the vehicle. Light weighting] is definitely not going to cost the same as vehicles today.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

Package efficiency improvements include downsizing the Power Control Unit (PCU) with a double-sided inverter cooling system. The PCU also includes a DC-DC converter to provide 12-volt power for vehicle ancillaries, including the lights and audio system. A buzzer and a light help warn the driver of impending collision.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ram mid-sized ute Ram has comfirmed it will produce a new mid-sized EV pick-up truck (ute) to be released between 2024 and 2026 Ram is known for its big American pickup trucks, but the brand that was spun off from Dodge is set to downsize with a new mid-sized ute to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.

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F-150 Hummer Australia Silverado 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 15, 2023

Although Second Sight had ceased virtually all operations, there was a glimmer of light with the prospect of a merger with biotech startup Nano Precision Medical , which was developing its own implant for drug delivery. This is very, very different than a retinal implant driving vision. This is a complete 180.”

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Its dive into the financial doldrums was short-lived however, and on July 10, 2009, the company bounced back with the formation of a new, downsized GM (see article ). The company was created from the old GM’s strongest operations and was reborn with a clear focus on building better and more environmentally friendly vehicles.

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General Motors Green Motor Motors 40

Green Authority

AUGUST 31, 2022

Sturdy build: You might not believe that the XP 2.0 I appreciated the big, robust build since it bodes well for the e-bike lasting many years. The throttle twist had me catching up with cars as soon as the light turned green, and finding the right speed was easy with the seven-gear drivetrain. What’s good?

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MPH Electric Electrical North America 85

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 By taking this approach, the designers of the three-cylinder engine achieve a powerful torque build-up at low engine revs and high power at high revs. l/100 km. Its maximum charge pressure is 1.6

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2016

Building on the performance and technology of Ford’s award-winning EcoBoost gasoline engines, the EcoBlue diesel range will deliver power outputs ranging from 100 PS to 240 PS (99 to 237 hp). liter TDCi engine, for a light and urgent feel across the rev-range and up to 340 N·m (251 lb-ft) of torque at 1,250 rpm.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

That front-drive mode gets the car a green light in cities like London and Rome as they begin to bar polluting cars from their downtown areas. You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 94

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. These are complemented by modern LED lighting, satin finish accent trim and special EcoHybrid badging. A compact and lightweight 1.56-kWh Optima Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

We imagine you objecting: “Oh no, we’ll have to build lots more power plants!” For example, we build our hydraulic systems with pipes of ½-inch to ¾-inch diameter designed to deliver water faster than we normally need so that we can, for example, fill a swimming pool quickly. Or their UF=10% to 15%.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. The framework is deliberately designed to prevent downsizing , even though manufacturing smaller vehicles is the best strategy for reducing CO2 emissions.

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EPA Fleet Fuel Economy 2019 71

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a detailed proposal designed to strengthen greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. The framework is deliberately designed to prevent downsizing , even though manufacturing smaller vehicles is the best strategy for reducing CO2 emissions.

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