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HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

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variant but with fuel economy of a strong hybrid. HyBoost achieves this by combining aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance, and a micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems, Boggs said. Downsizing the 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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New Delphi Technologies 500+ bar GDi system cuts gasoline particulate emissions by up to 50%, reduces fuel consumption

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Reducing engine-out emissions cuts tailpipe emissions in the crucial period before catalyst light-off and reduces the need for costly aftertreatment systems. The industry has long recognized that increasing injection pressure to 500+ bar could substantially cut engine-out particulates while improving CO2 emissions and fuel economy.

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U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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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. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4 They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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For example, the iron demand is less because the share of steel is less, while the bauxite demand increases because of the higher light alloy share. Regulated fuel pump and oil pump that adjust their output according to the required load. The new C-Class shows a slightly higher level in this respect than its predecessor.

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Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

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Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Also on show is the new seven-speed double-clutch transmission (7DCT), which provides an improvement in fuel consumption and CO 2 emission compared to a conventional six-gear automated transmission, while acceleration performance increases. The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

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2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review: Meet the cheapest electrified car now on-sale in Australia

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And maybe it’s the logical downsizing limit for Australia. The Swift is comfy to ride in, light steering and nimble handling. And so to the fuel economy. The downer is the Swift Hybrid requires more expensive premium unleaded fuel. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: What we think Measuring up at less than 3.9m SCORE: 4.0/5

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