Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. The new Sprinter meets the future Euro VI emissions standard in all of its engine variants.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

This 100 kW DC fast-charging capability is standard on the Kona Electric. Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55R17 tires give surefooted, agile handling character on a variety of road surfaces. Advanced infotainment and connectivity. kW Level-II charger takes nine hours and thirty five minutes.

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New York Hyundai Miles Market 191

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

The EU has set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km. GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company.

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine 304

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Connected to multiple, Full HD cameras, the processors analyzes color gradients in supplied images and achieves a night-time detection rate of pedestrians that matches the day-time recognition rate of the company’s current devices. In addition, its high-speed computation capability can shorten the recognition time of pedestrians and vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. The BISG is connected to a 48 V (nominal battery) and also typically to a 12V powernet via a DC/DC convertor.

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Battery Powered Fuel Economy Power Powered 284

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

Accumulated fuel consumption over Cenex drive cycle for standard London taxi (TX2) and DuoDrive-equipped TX2 (blue line). In recent tests, the DuoDrive taxi demonstrated a 56% improvement in fuel economy compared to a standard London Taxi (TX2), and simulations predict that an improvement of 100% is possible with further optimization.

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Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2014

The CAM/PwC study highlighted such optimization measures as downsizing in combination with turbocharging and cylinder deactivation. 50% of powertrain innovations also enabled early fulfillment of the EU6 emissions standard. Conventional drives. Alternative drives. The director of the CAM is Prof.

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Mercedes Companies Global BMW 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

liter EcoBoost, the standard unit on MKC, generates 240 hp (179 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb-ft (366 N·m) of torque at 3,000 rpm, according to preliminary test data. MKC will be the first Lincoln to have always-on built-in connectivity, allowing owners to utilize a smartphone app to control the vehicle.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cobra could enable a 5–10% reduction in CO 2 emissions when implemented in conjunction with engine downsizing and down speeding strategies, and potentially more when used in conjunction with alternative fuels, according to CPT. Unlike a turbocharger, Cobra is not dependent on the exhaust gases flowing to do its work.

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Water Engine Commercial Diesel 370

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2015

Under the rules of the record title attempt the car must be a standard model in every respect, with no modifications to create an advantage, to replicate ‘real world’ conditions. In addition, lighter pistons and connection rods were used. This was judged by independent witnesses at the beginning and end of the attempt. The new 1.6

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Honda MPG Miles Diesel 150

Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Extrapolating from company targets, a future compact-size Lucid—think the size of Tesla Model 3 or Model Y—could decisively downsize its battery without sacrificing useful range. In a marketplace starving for what they see as their rightful share of kilowatt-hours, smaller or less-connected automakers especially may go hungry.

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Batteries Battery Supplies GM 93

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The latest Euro VI emission standards, for example, comparable in stringency to US 2010 standards, became effective in 2013. Essentially, the use of the Cobra supercharger helps reduce engine-out emissions, effectively making Eminox’s task easier. —Andy Dickinson, the senior manager at CPT responsible for Cobra.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

For this next-generation design, 70% of the parts have been redesigned, which, along with a downsized oil pump, lower oil level and low viscosity oil results in up to 40% reduction in internal friction (versus the previous design). Both engines are matched with a next-generation Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., The SKYACTIV-G engine also features 20% lighter pistons, 15% lighter connecting rods and a 30% reduction to internal engine friction compared to the current 2.0-liter liter MZR engine. SKYACTIV-D. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2009

Di Turbo Jet E5 drive torque is comparable to the one of an aspirated V6 engine which is almost twice its displacement, according to Fiat, but with significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. This allows the engine to make better use of the supercharging when compared to standard turbocharged gasoline engines, according to Fiat.

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Gasoline Exhaust Engine Convert 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

Standard energy-efficient LED headlights and taillights. Package efficiency improvements include downsizing the Power Control Unit (PCU) with a double-sided inverter cooling system. The new Lexus NX features numerous other firsts in a Lexus, among them: The all-new 2.0-liter Touch-sensitive interior lamp switches in the headliner.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Plug In India

MARCH 24, 2021

So we have a clutch that connects to a huge flywheel. The flywheel is downsized to give a continuum between shift of gears, else unlike a ICE engine, when you take your leg off the pedal, the motor goes zero torque when you are re-engaging gears. ARAI homologation work is going on - but electric tractor standards are still WIP at ARAI.

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Electrical Electric Dealers DC 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Operational flexibility is also improved with fast recharge capability using a plug-in connection, as well as options for en-route charging when a pantograph or charge plate infrastructure is available. We are able to meet the needs of every transit route, every duty cycle and every emissions standard in the most cost-effective manner.

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Range Batteries Battery Electric 191

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2011

MAHLE’s TJI system is characterized by auxiliary pre-chamber fueling; small orifices connecting the main and pre-chamber combustion cavities and a very small pre-chamber volume. Standard production intake and exhaust profiles were retained. —Attard et al.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 The crankshaft group—crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods—is distinguished by low moving masses and low friction. Other new options are Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect.

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

l/100 km (39 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km) and has a range of up to 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) when equipped with an optional larger tank (93 liters vs. the standard 70 liters, the latter good for 1,150 km or 715 miles). Emissions standard. The M-Class is a story of success. With more than 1.2 BlueTEC diesel units. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Behind the targets is a significant amount of modeling, including revisions to certain aspects of the Volpe modeling process, such as the inputs, data, modeling techniques, and the constraints used in assessing appropriate stringency for future CAFE standards. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The Modular Transverse Matrix standardizes many vehicle component parameters across brands and vehicle classes. liter) – are also setting new standards in the Modular Transverse Matrix for energy efficiency, lightweight construction and high torque performance. At the same time, it offers access to new technologies.

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Engine Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric 294

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s a subcompact SUV designed first and foremost for Europe, where it’s a starter family car—sized well for tight city streets and alleys, or the winding one-and-a-half-lane roads that connect rural villages. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance. The steel con-rods are forged from Powder Metal (PM), which provides equivalent or improved strength compared to a standard forging, while ensuring reduced mass variation. All vehicle applications of the 1.0

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Engine MPG Exhaust Gasoline 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

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 software architecture is based on modularity with standardized interfaces.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co., But Fukui said he saw no significant value in researching plug-in hybrid models, which can be recharged by connecting to a power plug.

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