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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter Conversion to wider gear ranges. A variable cooling system utilizes a motor-driven water pump and heated thermostat. liter class. As a result, the newly developed 2.0-liter

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JUNE 24, 2013

has added 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Spartan Motors , a division of Utilimaster, to its fleet. liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The XL3 hybrid-electric system which is being used on the vans saves fuel through regenerative braking, a process by which the XL3 electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, charging the battery.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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AUGUST 20, 2013

A team at Monsanto and colleagues at AVL Powertrain have successfully designed and demonstrated an onboard low-temperature ethanol reformer that can be driven by exhaust heat. A paper on their work is published in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. Click to enlarge. Unlike high-temperature reforming, supplementary water is not required.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

Calty) in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toyota Motor North America Research and Development (TMNA R&D) in Saline, Michigan; and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650-volt electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT).

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will determine levels at which higher alcohols and other advanced oxygenated fuel components can be readily integrated into the existing fuel supply (i.e., drop-in replacement fuels). Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. Advanced power electronics and electric motor (PEEM) technology.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4

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JUNE 22, 2017

With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency. Providing high power output with smooth and highly refined operation, the Camry’s new 2.5-liter

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

A team at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn conducted a detailed study of the effect of ethanol blend level in emissions, using a 2006 model Mercury Grand Marquis flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) operating on E0, E10, E20, E30, E40, E55, and E80 on a chassis dynamometer. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3%

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JANUARY 18, 2014

Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on? Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode mode operation.

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MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 93

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MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. The optional 3.0L

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. AOI 5: Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors (APEEM) Technologies. The purpose of this AOI is to develop the next generation of power inverters and electric motors. The demonstrated motor shall be capable of operating for a minimum of 15 years. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 8, 2015

TFSI gasoline turbocharged direct injection engine for the first time at the Vienna Motor Symposium this week. Contributing to this benefit is also the exhaust manifold, integrated in the cylinder head. Audi introduced its new series-production 2.0 The four-cylinder engine delivers 140 kW (190 hp) and 320 N·m (236.0

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MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). High conversion efficiency NO x after-treatment and particulate filters. Alternative fuel combustion. Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive unit optimization (engine, motors, power electronics).

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MAY 4, 2009

The research projects will contribute to the development of high efficiency internal combustion engines with the goals of improving fuel economies by 20-40% in light-duty vehicles and attaining 55% brake thermal efficiency in heavy-duty engine systems. Tags: Engines Fuel Cells.

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JULY 14, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., has developed a Dual Injector system designed to improve fuel efficiency in small-displacement gasoline engines using port fuel injection (PFI). The new Dual Injector system also uses half the amount of rare metals in the catalyzer while maintaining the efficiency of the catalytic conversion system.

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APRIL 23, 2014

After each expansion cycle the heat exchange fluid is recovered from the exhaust and reheated to ambient temperature via a heat exchanger similar to a conventional radiator. Some of the heat that will inevitably escape down the exhaust will be converted into electricity using a thermoelectric generator (TEG). Earlier post. ).

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Waste Engine Land Rover Transportation 246

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MAY 4, 2009

Conceptual schematic of direct thermoelectric generator mounted in a vehicle’s exhaust stream. The exhaust energy content of Atkinson-cycle engines, which are used in many hybrid powertrains, is lower than conventional IC engines due to the cycle’s inherently higher thermal efficiency. Indirect configurations are also possible.

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Design Ford Energy Exhaust 150

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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MARCH 4, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota introduced the facelifted Auris. The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 liter VVT-i gasoline engine and electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 Like the 1.0,

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

liter V8 has direct injection with active fuel management, using cylinder deactivation to maximize fuel efficiency. Premium fuel is required to get the full 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. Road Manners.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

In a study of the benefits of Fischer-Tropsch diesel, researchers from Toyota Motor and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K In addition, differences in combustion phenomena between Fischer–Tropsch fuels and the baseline diesel fuel were observed by means of a single-cylinder engine with optical access.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Emissions 236

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. 40 CFR § 80.27

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MAY 29, 2015

liter VVT-i gasoline engine and electric motor generate a maximum power output of 136 DIN hp (101 kW), equipping the Auris Hybrid with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 The hybrid system can operate under electric motor power alone from start up to 70 km/h (43.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mpg). Like the 1.0,

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MAY 28, 2015

Dynamic Spark Ignition Enables Ultra Lean Burn Combustion The DOE is actively searching for ignition technologies for the automotive industry that will provide wide spread use of lean burn processes that may dramatically reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions without major changes in engine designs. 148,102.00. 149,935.00.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The new transaxle in the Prius c features a new cooling system; overall this new hybrid unit with its 2 motor system is now approaching the same weight as single motor competitive systems and is maintaining a competitive size profile, according to Toyota. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. Displacement. Compression ratio. Porting arrangement.

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Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel 218

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. However, the drawback is a reduction of engine torque; in a hybrid, the motor torque compensates for this reduction in engine torque. liter unit in the Camry also benefits from Toyota’s D-4S fuel injection system. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 23, 2015

Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. Schematic lever diagram showing the gearing of each of the two propulsion motor-generators to a common main transmission shaft using an individual planetary gear set. A key decision was to split EV propulsion between two motor-generators (motors A and B).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

liter DOHC V6 engine with dry sump lubrication, mated to an all-new 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and Direct-Drive Motor. This is augmented by the front Twin Motor Unit (TMU) driving the front wheels. 9-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with Direct Drive Motor. With the newly designed twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

This CO 2 level is comparable to that emitted by equivalent sized full hybrid vehicles, yet avoids their need for high voltage and the significant impact a hybrid’s large batteries and traction motors have on overall vehicle cost, mass and packaging. A final key element of the RegEnBoost concept is the TIGERS turbo-generator.

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JULY 6, 2010

Ford Motor Company’s class-exclusive truck offerings will extend to medium-duty chassis cabs with the arrival of the 6.8-liter n alternative fuels engine prep package will be available as well. n alternative fuels engine prep package will be available as well. liter V10 gas engine in 2012.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The sport has therefore turned the rules on their head with a formula where the performance is restricted by two fuel mechanisms: a maximum fuel flow rate of 100 kg/hr and a maximum race fuel allowance of 100 kg. Conversion efficiency is now the key. The F1 W05. Click to enlarge. Turbocharger. Brake System.

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APRIL 23, 2009

During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Active standards work. Click to enlarge. current at the vehicle itself.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

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