Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

Li-ion 231

Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2012

Comparison of ISFC (@42.9 Pinnacle Engines’ 110cc production-intent prototype packaged for a motorcycle application. The test engine for the paper was a 250cc single-cylinder unit with dual-camshaft-actuated reciprocating sleeve valves for induction and exhaust. Source: Pinnacle. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Light 304

Light Fuel Economy Engine Fuel 304

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

All the powertrains deliver comparable or more power along with improvements in fuel economy. These fuel economy figures better all non-BEV compact SUVs on the market, while offering comparable cargo volume—30.4 Quick comparison of fuel economy and cargo. cubic feet behind the rear seats and 66.5

MPG 150

MPG Diesel America Fuel 150