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AUGUST 8, 2017

Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. Earlier post.).

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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APRIL 21, 2009

DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. To improve the sensor’s temperature accuracy, DENSO increased the probe length to almost twice that of the conventional product and extended the sensing tip into the exhaust pipe. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Gas Cleaner Emissions Downsizing 199

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter Advanced new diesel engine technologies are available on both the 1.5-liter The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

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MARCH 29, 2018

liter V6 engine is the world’s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder ( earlier post )—which generates the performance of some V6 gasoline engines but with 4-cylinder level fuel economy. Replacing the previous-generation Altima’s 3.5-liter The VC-Turbo has been in development for 20 years.

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2019 Nissan Engine Fuel Economy 244

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MARCH 24, 2015

Ford of Europe announced that the a new S-MAX will be the first Ford worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter, a new technology that scans traffic signs and adjusts the throttle to help drivers stay within legal speed limits and avoid fines. S-MAX Intelligent Speed Limiter. Click to enlarge. Glare-Free Highbeam. Ford Adaptive Steering.

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Ford Engine Europe Exhaust 150

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

liter T-GDi (turbo gasoline direct injection) “Kappa” engine and new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in Europe. liter T-GDi is a downsized, three-cylinder power unit engineered to improve fuel consumption and emissions while offering strong performance and immediate response. Kia’s new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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Kia Downsizing Fuel Economy Cleaner Emissions 150