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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. mpg and 22.4 mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy. —Joel Slemrod.

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JUNE 26, 2012

liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine at 32 mpg (7.35 All three engine options for the 2013 model have now been certified at 25 mpg (9.41 liter EcoBoost V6 engine producing 365 hp (272 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 N·m) of torque, while still delivering 25 mpg on the highway. L/100km) highway. L/100km) combined EPA rating.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission. GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

The two projects are part of a larger multi-year DOE-funded project to develop and to apply innovative simulation strategies and tools to maximize benefits of predictive information from high performance computing (HPC) for internal combustion engines. The Principal Investigator on that DOE project is Dean Edwards of ORNL.

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JUNE 18, 2010

The company previewed a concept version at the Chicago Auto Show in February. inches) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy and also translate into more interior width. liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with three-mode Variable Cylinder Management.

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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. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. Portland, Ore.;

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MARCH 6, 2009

Designed and engineered in partnership with Parker Hannifin Corporation, the pilot hydraulic hybrid chassis is on display in Chicago at The Work Truck Show’s Hybrid Pavilion. Based on the MT-55 walk-in van chassis, the system uses a series hybrid configuration, with the combustion engine connected to an engine pump motor.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Toyota pulled the sheet off the Grand Highlander at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show , showing not only a stretched version of their popular SUV, but also some premium touches that make it “grand” in more ways than length. liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The system also improves fuel economy over standard all-wheel-drive setups by operating only when needed and serving as an energy recovery mechanism. liter gasoline Soul.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Very often fuel and emission savings mean a loss of power for engines – however, at the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai has announced new technology that manages to offer the best of both worlds. The new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine and a new 5.0l direct injection Tau V8 for the 2012 [.].

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai announced new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine, as well as the availability of a new 5.0L liter Lambda engine boosts its output 15% from 290 to 333 hp (216 to 248 kW), a gain of 43 hp with no increase in displacement. Fuel economy for the 5.0L Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 25, 2023

The Toyota Prius has pretty much always been focused solely on fuel economy. Driving dynamics took a back seat to fuel economy. If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs.

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JUNE 28, 2011

FedEx Express is bringing new all-electric delivery vehicles to New York City, Chicago and Memphis, and diversifying the existing Los Angeles fleet. In Chicago, FedEx Express will be comparing different all-electric vehicle technologies to determine what works best for its fleet needs. and Jonesboro, Ark.

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By continuing to develop a rear-wheel-drive hybrid system on our own, we can extend our advanced hybrid technologies to new vehicle segments and deliver even better fuel economy across our lineup. Fueling the growth is increasing demand for Ford C-MAX and Ford Fusion hybrid vehicles in California and other new hybrid markets.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. liter inline 4-cylinder EcoDiesel engine that generates peak torque of 295 lb-ft (400 N·m) as early as 1,400 rpm. liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine option. Click to enlarge. I-4 EcoDiesel.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

It seems plausible that retail customers were looking at the fuel economy advantages offered by the hybrid and decided it wasn’t worth the extra money. The Aviator is also shares the Explorer’s CD6 platform and is manufactured at the same Chicago facility, likely influencing Ford’s production decisions. V-6 or a turbocharged 2.3-liter

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JANUARY 3, 2017

The seven global electrified vehicles announced include: An all-new fully electric small SUV, coming by 2020, engineered to deliver an estimated range of at least 300 miles, to be built at the Flat Rock plant and sold in North America, Europe and Asia. Two new, pursuit-rated hybrid police vehicles.

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MAY 23, 2011

and suburban Chicago by the end of 2011. Electric accessories are expected to further increase fuel economy by reducing and managing accessory losses, especially engine cooling and HVAC. Atlanta, Ga. and Everett, Wash., Additionally, Red Rose Transit Authority of Lancaster, Pa.,

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MAY 16, 2012

Among the company’s initiatives to improve fuel economy are: Upcoming addition of 87 all-electric trucks to its green fleet bringing the all-electric vehicle count to 130. Acceleration of its efforts in fuel conservation through the purchase of vehicles with right-sized engines such as the Sprinter vans manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Detroit's second-largest automaker continues to work on boosting the fuel-economy ratings of its vehicle lineup, however. The latest example is a new diesel engine option for the 2019 Ford Transit.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Manufacturers of heavy duty commercial trucks and engines across Europe, Japan and America have called for increased co-operation in a bid to improve fuel efficiency.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

To achieve reduced emissions and fuel economy gains, Lightning Hybrids applies a hydraulic system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy, which is stored and used for the next acceleration.

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MARCH 9, 2011

Hino Trucks is introducing new Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine (COE) diesel and diesel electric hybrid models specifically designed for the North American market. All models are powered by the Hino J05E Series engine. The 5-liter engine is rated at 210 hp (157 kW) and 440 lb-ft (597 N·m) of torque. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain significant fuel economy improvements compared to traditional diesel engines. flatbed on an IH 4300 chassis and will be used to maintain the electrical grid within the City of Chicago.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

million to CALSTART in Pasadena, CA to coordinate research among fuel cell manufacturers, engineering firms and transit agencies throughout the country for fuel-cell powered buses. Funded projects include: Next Generation Fuel Cell Power System Development Towards Transit Bus Commercialization (Phase I). Allentown, PA.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

EnerDel will spend the next 18 months collaborating with the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to produce four custom-built power systems that will be subjected to extreme performance simulations. The XM1124 is a series hybrid with a diesel genset and two traction motors, one for each axle.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

When active, the engine, brakes and steering respond automatically. Drivers in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles spend even longer times queuing to and from work every day. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy.

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JUNE 23, 2009

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. The new Beetle TDI uses the company’s 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. liter dual-overhead cam (DOHC) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle. Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection provides precise fuel metering.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

However, we estimate that near future (~2018) potential air emissions benefits from PEV adoption in PJM are small relative to HEVs (or even negative when considering the net effect on the automaker’s fleet under federal fuel economy policy).

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Chicago Auto Show will mark the first application of Ford’s global 2.0litre EcoBoost I-4 engine as part of the refreshed 2011 Ford Edge line-up. Thanks to the use of the EcoBoost system, fuel economy for the new Ford Edge is 30 per cent better than it was when the vehicle was launched in 2006.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. liter GDI four-cylinder engine, engineered specifically for hybrid applications. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

At the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan debuted a concept diesel-powered mid-size pickup: the Frontier Diesel Runner Powered by Cummins. Based on a Frontier Desert Runner 4x2 model, was created to gauge the market reaction to a Nissan mid-size pickup with a diesel engine and plot a potential future direction for the Frontier. to provide a 5.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Some short distance plane routes have already been cancelled, and train travel from Beijing to Shanghai (roughly equivalent to New York to Chicago) has been cut from 11 hours to 4 hours. Solar fuels. Advanced Coal Technologies. Alternative Energy Vehicles.

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are developing a deep learning framework—MaLTESE (Machine Learning Tool for Engine Simulations and Experiments)—to meet ever-increasing demands to deliver better engine performance, fuel economy and reduced emissions. —Aithal and Balaprakash (2019).

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept compact sedan during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. liter engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), used in combination with a 78 kW electric motor and a lithium-polymer battery pack.

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