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mpg US) in the NEDC, clearly undercutting both its predecessor and comparable competitors. Thanks to this rightsizing approach, the new engine enjoys the consumption benefits of a downsizing engine in partial load operation, while at higher loads it has the advantages of a large-displacement engine. l/100 km (47.0 Stroppiana, A.,

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 All versions except the 1.6 TDI with S tronic and the most powerful gasoline engine are equipped with a start-stop system. The base engine, the 1.2

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MARCH 6, 2012

l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US). L/100 km (48 mpg US) or 119 g/km of CO 2. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. 100% Electric vehicles. HYbrid4 Plug-in.

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

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Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 l/100 km) over 8,387 miles (13,498 km), in a 25-day drive across all 24 EU contiguous countries. Earlier post.) liters per 100km) by more than 25%. hours, each day. The new 1.6

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liters per 100 km (23 mpg US), the Audi S8 is significantly more fuel efficient than its competitors, according to Audi. The newly developed 4.0 This is due in large part to the cylinder-on-demand system, which deactivates four of the eight cylinders in many driving situations.

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mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. These innovative technologies include catalytic and evaporative emissions controls, advanced fuel injection, downsized GDI engines, turbochargers, cooled-EGR systems, dynamic cylinder deactivation, OBD systems as well as hybrid and fuel cell powertrain systems, batteries, electric components and controls.

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The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km, while allowing customers frequent electric driving mode. l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2. The hybrid powertrain was optimized for installation within the vehicle’s compact packaging.

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JULY 2, 2012

l/100 km (51 mpg US), equivalent to 107 g/km CO 2 ). mpg US), or 105 g/km CO 2. liter TSI fitted to the Polo BlueGT develops a power output of 103 kW / 140 PS, with a combined fuel consumption of just 4.6 When the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed DSG transmission, fuel consumption is reduced to 4.5 l/100 km (52.3

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liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, features 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft (241 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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This year, the company will release between 30 to 50 fleet trials, Ashton told Green Car Congress , using the 2012 system. XLH engineers have already designed the next-generation release, in which the battery pack is downsized to 1.5 OEMs can get higher mpg improvements by using different architectures. —Justin Ashton.

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JUNE 13, 2012

GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2 Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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JULY 24, 2011

The company anticipates that it will be the only gasoline-powered vehicle delivering fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 and the downsizing of the particles sprayed from the injector. L/100km) in JC08 mode. This new mini vehicle will have an entry price of less than ¥800,000 (US$10,200).

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MAY 11, 2011

up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model. up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model.

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2011 Nissan Engine Standards 210

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The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35 Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

mpg US), equivalent to 110 g/km CO 2. The new engine extends the range of the three-cylinder gasoline engines based on the EA211 engine series ( earlier post ) by adding a configuration with direct fuel injection plus turbocharging technology, which opens a new chapter in downsizing strategy at Volkswagen. l/100 km (52.3

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The team presented a paper on their work at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Given the properties of the fuel blend, improved fuel efficiencies can be generated by several approaches, including downsizing/downspeeding; increased compression ratio; reduced enrichment; and the leveraging of improved efficiency at part load.

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

L/100 km (56 mpg US). The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. Consumption figures based on the US CAFE standard are: City 24 mpg, Highway 31 mpg, Combined 27 mpg (9.8, Preliminary fuel consumption rating is 4.2 L/100 km, respectively).

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Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter Click to enlarge. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter l/100km (42.8 The existing 1.6

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

L/100 km (56 mpg US), equivalent to 109 g/km CO 2. Downsizing and technologies such as the Stop/Start system contribute to improved fuel efficiency in the gasoline-powered versions. L/100 km (41 mpg US); the equivalent CO 2 value is 138 g/km. TDI diesel with 105 PS and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) consumes 4.2

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JULY 28, 2014

To meet the increased fuel economy requirements for new vehicles, automakers have made major investments in engine downsizing, vehicle lightweighting, and vehicle electrification. Relatively modest incremental fuel economy improvements of 2 mpg to 3 mpg per vehicle can have significant impacts on global oil demand.

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Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels 255

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The new model gets gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of 31 kilometers per liter (73 mpg US), a 15% improvement over the previous version. 73 mpg US, 3.23 27 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 Earlier post.). 100 kW (supercapacitor). Hydrogen storage. 700 bar, 5.6 350 bar, 3.5 Gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency. 404 miles). 230 miles).

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MAY 27, 2014

The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 engine while reducing emissions. 250GT, 250GT Type S).

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge. common rail TDI engine.

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MARCH 31, 2014

l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 mpg) at the time of discontinuation in 2013 to between 5.5 and 47 mpg)—depending on the tires fitted. l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8 mpg)—depending on the tires. l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (42.8

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MAY 20, 2015

Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Ah Li-ion cell—a downsized and lightweighted version of the 5.5 The new cell is a modification of Hitachi’s 5.3

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid, which is equipped with a version of the downsized hybrid powertrain featured in the Prius c/Aqua ( earlier post ), is a major step in the company’s full hybrid European roll-out strategy. L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter

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JANUARY 9, 2012

liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km)

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MARCH 14, 2010

mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. The new AMG 5.5-liter liter V8 biturbo engine will play a major part in the Mercedes-AMG model strategy over the next few years, according to the company. liters per 100 kilometers (22.4

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7 Taub also noted that GM was pushing ahead with its development of HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) engines ( earlier post ), and would be exploring application in downsized turbocharged engines such as the new 1.4L

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JANUARY 23, 2010

The Škoda Octavia family has been augmented with two new engines: a new, downsized turbocharged, direct injection 1.2 TSI 105bhp gasoline engine and the latest 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp diesel engine with DSG dual-clutch transmission. Škoda is part of the Volkswagen Group. Škoda Octavia. Click to enlarge. Fuel consumption is 5.7 L/100km (41.3

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Nearly half the respondents say the greatest change in materials will be in powertrain systems, noting that advanced propulsion systems—from downsized engines to hybrid and electric vehicle systems and batteries—will drive new material requirements. L/100 km) was negotiated to 54.5

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Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto 236

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Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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MAY 9, 2012

The team presented its work at the SAE 2012 World Congress. Engine downsizing and downspeeding are two strategies that can be applied to gasoline and diesel engines to improve vehicle fuel economy. Forced induction is a necessary aspect of these strategies in order to maintain vehicle performance for customer acceptance.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines. Additionally, if only high efficiency ICEs were sold, the average fuel economy would increase from 29 to 38 mpg, a 30 percent increase, according to 5 cycle standards.

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JUNE 25, 2010

Working with BMW, BorgWarner combined two advanced turbocharging technologies—regulated two-stage (R2S) and variable turbine geometry (VTG)— to accelerate BMW’s engine downsizing strategy without compromising power and torque. 100km (34 mpg US) and Euro 5 emissions compliance. The 740d accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.3

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