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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fuel economy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions. D-4D 90 unit returns a combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8 1.33l Dual VVT-i. l/100km and 10 g/km.

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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. —Guy Morris, CPT’s engineering director and chief technical officer. Micro-mild hybrids.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs. The electricity used to drive the vehicle is stored in a large battery, which is charged by plugging the car into a power source, either at home or public charging stations. Range anxiety is essentially the fear of running out of charge while on the road.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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The combination of electronics, advanced battery technology and charging techniques ensures the system can deliver the required rapid charge and discharge performance, while at all times maintaining a stable 12 volts to the vehicle’s main electrical system. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

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At the same time overall fuel economy has been improved by 10 per cent, new Prius returning 72.4mpg in combined cycle driving. litre engine reduces the rpm during high-speed driving to give a 10 per cent gain in long-haul cruising fuel efficiency. Prius easily exceeds the Euro 5 emissions standards, producing 89g/km of CO2.

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