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JUNE 12, 2014

liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Fuel economy has been improved by as much as 11% over the previous model. Engineering a good one isn’t easy, but with the NP300 Navara, we’ve added to our accumulated 80 years of Pickup know-how, more comfort, convenience and SUV-inspired features, in order to build a great one.

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APRIL 20, 2018

Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). For Chinese car-buyers, this translates into vehicles with increased performance and fuel economy with reduced emissions.

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JUNE 6, 2020

The study concludes that, with appropriate policy support, the renewable hydrogen sector can reach self-sustainability (price point at parity with conventional fuel on a fuel-economy adjusted basis) by the mid- to late-2020s. per kilogram by 2025.

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OCTOBER 1, 2017

This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. Automakers are cautioning that this shift to gasoline engines—with their higher CO 2 values—will pose additional challenges to meeting future CO 2 reduction targets. Gasoline vehicles now account for 48.5%

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APRIL 5, 2013

will support production of a new Ecotec small gasoline engine, a new V6 engine, 8-speed transmission, and tooling for an existing 6-speed transmission. The new engines will offer improved fuel economy, higher quality, better performance and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Engines Fuel Efficiency Transmissions'

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2022

Featuring a new 48V Mazda M Hybrid Boost system, the all-new diesel engine combines high output with excellent fuel economy. The new DCPCI combustion system improves engine efficiency, emissions and fuel economy. liter Mazda Skyactiv D four-cylinder diesel engine used in the Mazda CX-5, which helps handling balance.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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MAY 3, 2013

liter flat 6-cylinder engine with direct gasoline injection produces 520 hp (383 kW) in the 911 Turbo and 560 hp (412 kW) in the S model. Porsche continues to be the only carmaker to offer two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry for a gasoline engine. The bi-turbocharged 3.8-liter

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Unlike conventional fuel manufacturing, e-fuels are synthesized from green hydrogen—produced by water electrolysis using renewable electricity—and carbon dioxide, resulting in 80% lower lifecycle emissions. Aramco aims to leverage its advanced fuels technology carefully to design an effective fuel formulation.

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. About half of US refinery shutdowns are conversions to renewable fuel production.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

US NRC panel’s summary estimates of the potential reduction in petroleum consumption by 2035 for vehicle powertrain types assuming that the entire potential of these technologies is used to improve fuel economy rather than performance. This is equivalent to increasing fuel economy from about 30 to about 60 MPG, from 12.5

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AUGUST 4, 2011

This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Ultimately, the compression ratio ended up playing a central role among these factors in both gasoline and diesel engines, although in different directions.

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MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine.

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MARCH 3, 2009

Shell has introduced Nitrogen Enriched Gasoline in all three grades. The new formulations contain a novel cleaning system designed to clean up gunky build-up on intake valves and fuel injectors. Gunk (carbon deposit) formation on injectors can reduce fuel flow and fuel economy. Shell dual-fuel testing.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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AUGUST 19, 2010

Federal-Mogul Corporation has introduced a two-piece oil ring design for gasoline direct-injection engines, previously developed for diesel applications. The additional benefits of this improved engine performance are fuel economy, CO 2 reduction and longer oil life.

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. Fuel Economy.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

(SAIC Motor) are expanding their partnership to develop a new small-displacement gasoline engine family and an advanced transmission. The new small gasoline engine will be offered in displacements from 1.0 liters to 1.5

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Cylinder Deactivation leverages Jacobs’ well-established componentry to disable engine valves in selected cylinders allowing a large engine to have the fuel economy of a smaller engine. Also, higher exhaust temperatures in operating cylinders maintain aftertreatment temperatures at low load conditions and start-up.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. liter gasoline and diesel Smart Stream engines, the technology will eventually be available for all Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Beginning with the introduction of 1.6-liter In the Smart Stream G 1.6

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AUGUST 6, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory has published a new cradle-to-grave (C2G) lifecycle analysis (LCA) of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways. This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., vehicle subsidies).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

liter EcoBoost gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) four-cylinder unit. Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Weaver (2013) Advanced Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) Engine Development (DOE 2013 Merit Review).

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). Source: Vent et al. Click to enlarge. Source: Vent et al.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. The M 256 is the first member of a new family of premium gasoline engines that have for the first time been systematically designed for electrification from the outset. New four-cylinder gasoline engine M 264. Cross-sections of the M256.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. The Toyota RAV4 Prime builds on the RAV4 Hybrid. and in a league with luxury/performance SUVs that come nowhere near this Toyota’s fuel economy. Notably, the RAV4 Prime uses regular-grade gasoline.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

A study of isopentanol—a five-carbon, long-chain alcohol (C 5 H 12 O)—by researchers at Sandia National Laboratories as a fuel for homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines found that isopentanol has superior physiochemical properties compared to ethanol and very similar HCCI combustion properties to gasoline.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2023

“Range anxiety remains a top reason consumers are hesitant to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles to EVs,” mentioned Jungle. “While this study may heighten concerns, it’s worth remembering that excess weight reduces fuel economy in gas-powered vehicles, too.”

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APRIL 23, 2016

Ford recycles as much as 20 million pounds (10,000 short tons, 9 million kg) of aluminum stamping scrap per month using the closed-loop system at Dearborn Truck Plant, which builds F-150. foot cargo box. When equipped with the available 2.7-liter

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APRIL 26, 2019

The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 The leeway gained can go towards increasing fuel economy and engine power. Gasoline Direct Injection Engine,” SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1199 doi: 10.4271/2019-01-1199. million engines a year. The new 2.5L Yoshida, N.

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JULY 26, 2012

The introduction of i-ELOOP marks stage two of Mazda’s Building Block Strategy for environmental technology development. The strategy calls for thorough improvements in base automotive technologies before the step-by-step introduction of electric devices to improve fuel economy and reduce carbon emissions.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Offered in three models with gasoline or electric propulsion, the updated Kona will be an important part of the growing Hyundai electrified line-up. This design strategy is opposite of what most traditional car companies have done, which is design first for a gasoline engine, and then adapt it to an electric power plant.

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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. Conventional fuels (e.g., gasoline and diesel) represent the bulk of energy consumption throughout the forecast period. Fuel efficiency improvements are relatively easily integrated into mass-market vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 116PS (85kW) electric motor. Combined NEDC fuel economy is 84 mpg US (101 mpg UK, 2.8 The Range Rover Sport P400e emits only 64g CO 2 /km on the NEDC combined cycle and offers an all-electric range of up to 31 miles (51 km) without the gasoline engine running.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy.

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JULY 2, 2013

Elements of the proposal include: EPA should allow vehicle manufacturers that certify new vehicles to the “higher octane, higher ethanol content gasoline” level referenced in the proposed rulemaking also to certify that those vehicle are able to also operate on existing E10 or E15 fuels. These vehicles would be called “E30 Capable.”.

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