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ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Digital Control Valve Supports Enhanced Fuel Economy & Reduced Emissions; Role for DuPont Zytel

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Switching to digital can manage critical fluid systems in a way that significantly improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and engine driveline wear to help extend the life of fluids critical in the operation of engine components. MileageMatrix , Inc. Tom Hollis, director of Advanced Research, MileageMatrix, Inc. Tom Hollis.

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Constellium planning aluminum recycling investment in Europe

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In automotive and transportation, aluminum helps advance greener mobility by improving fuel economy, reducing CO2 emissions, increasing electric vehicle range, and improving safety. Recycling scrap is critical to the aluminum life cycle.

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Tesla 2022 Impact Report all ties back to Master Plan Part 3

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To be precise, Tesla estimates that a sustainable energy economy requires 50% less total energy “Most people assume that an electrified civilization requires the same or more energy than a fossil fuel economy. Tesla is doing its part to reach that goal, first and foremost, by producing electric vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions.

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Turbo, air-hybrid Scuderi split cycle engine achieves 64 mpg US in simulations; CO2 emissions of 85 g/km

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A respectable reduction in fuel consumption of almost 20% and similarly lower CO 2 emissions in the already economical small car class is just the beginning as we are developing a variety of new technologies to further boost the fuel economy. —Lutz Deyerling, Vice President of European Operations and Corporate Strategy.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

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The operating mode indicator and the fuel economy and tank level gauges in the instrument cluster are also based on engine controller computations. In addition to the engine, the fuel economy and emission values of the eco up! The engine controller was also modified in the eco up!

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