Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. liter with power ranging from 68 hp to 82 hp (50 to 60 kW). mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. PureTech 3-cylinder engine. liter and 1.2

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. Key features of the Range Extender engine include: Monoblock. The Lotus 1.2-liter, Click to enlarge. The Lotus three-cylinder 1.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L Power from ORC.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. Diesels offer a promising pathway for compliance and another option in manufacturers’ toolboxes. ”.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Projects to be funded include: Ultra Lightweight Gas Turbine Range Extender for Electric Vehicles. The aim of this project is to develop an ultra-lightweight, gas turbine powered, electric vehicle range extender that will enable vehicle weight savings of 100 kg or more and a modest reduction in CO 2 emissions on the UNECE101 drive cycle.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. With that as a premise, they go on to show that the efficiency of existing vehicles can be both positively and negatively affected by ethanol content, ranging from ?15% Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The integration of three advanced technologies—turbocharging, direct injection and Ti-VCT—into the EcoBoost powertrain delivers significant customer benefits: Optimized engine efficiency: delivers up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy, 15% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared with conventional gasoline engine.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new third-generation Kia Ceed will be the second among a range of Kia models to offer the new powertrain from 2019. The adoption of the MHSG also means the conventional starter motor can be downsized and used primarily for cold starts at low temperatures. The powertrain will also be adapted for use in gasoline engines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. This large range was primarily due to the large uncertainty in the impacts of GDI engines on BC emissions. 6b01800.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The FF Hybrid system that will be launched soon for front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive is built with three main technologies: a downsized internal combustion engine; a new highly efficient CVT, and a compact Li-ion battery. Overall fuel economy is improved in a wide range. engine and a larger pack to extend electric driving range.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. From the perspective of mobility zones based on travel distance, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles can match the everyday usability of a current gasoline car, and become mainstream environmentally friendly vehicles. “We Toyota’s view of hydrogen.

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2015 Toyota Fuel Market 274

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. New TCe gasoline engine family. Select Engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Westport Innovations Inc. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. the torque of the gasoline engine and match the torque of the 6.6L

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Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid. The report also examines a range of non-engine vehicle technologies.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Audi will initially offer the A1 with four engines; the two TFSI gasoline engines and the two TDI diesels cover a power range from 63 kW (86 hp) to 90 kW (122 hp). This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. l/100 km) highway or better; and to reduce the average CO 2 tailpipe emissions of its US fleet by 15%. Earlier post.). MWh per vehicle, less than half the industry average of 2.37

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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JULY 7, 2014

liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. liter gasoline engine especially for use in the 2015 NX 300h.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The two gasoline (TSI) and three diesel (TDI) engines are four-cylinder, 16-valve engines feature turbocharging and direct fuel injection. All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. SCR catalytic converter. The model range.

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Standards Fuel MPG Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The new F800 Style is a five-seat upper-range sedan featuring an all-new multi drive platform suited for a hydrogen fuel cell electric drive with a range of almost 600 kilometers (373 miles) as well as the a plug-in hybrid drive with a 30 km (19 mile) all-electric range. F800 Plug-in Hybrid, Gasoline. Within the 4.75-meter

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

The i-flow is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator. The thermal electric generator then converts the wasted heat into useful electrical energy to help power auxiliary systems. The new, downsized 1.0-liter liter Kappa gasoline and 1.7-liter

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

Maximum torque is available right from low engine speeds and over a broad engine speed range. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. A key focus in developing the new Sprinter was on a whole range of new assistance systems—including world premieres in the van segment.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

In recent years two methods, namely downsizing and downspeeding, were established on the market to reduce CO 2 emissions while maintaining the driving performance of engines with identical effective power but a larger displacement. The exhaust manifold and upstream catalytic converter was replaced by a manifold with a turbocharger flange.

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

The report, Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy estimates the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition diesel, and hybrid.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Among Getrag’s introductions at the Frankfurt Motor Show were a new dual clutch electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated electric motor for mild hybrid applications. This architecture extends the range by up to 10% in electric mode.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Fuel Efficiency Improvement Technologies for Conventional Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine. Wide-Range High-Boost Turbocharging System. Because of the ongoing emphasis on downsizing, these engines are expected to have high mechanical compression ratios, which should be considered.

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Engine Fuel Hydrogen Batteries 253

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

In addition to a range of visual upgrades, the new cee’d GT Line features the debut of Kia’s all-new downsized 1.0-liter liter T-GDi (turbo gasoline direct injection) “Kappa” engine and new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in Europe. This is the first of Kia’s upcoming range of downsized engines to make its debut in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

A 32 kW traction motor—the transmission-mounted electric device (TMED)—works in tandem with the gasoline engine to produce 146 horsepower and 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque. The platform underpinning the Niro was specifically engineered to accommodate the gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. Optima Hybrid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

CalCars Plug-In Hybrids page has a good explanation; Ron Grembans PHEVs: the Technical Side presentation notes follows up with a technical overview of gasoline vs. flex-fuel vs. Diesel vs. hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid vehicles, followed by the (positive) social implications of PHEVs and especially flex-fuel PHEVs. In English-system (vs.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

(In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. It offers a range of elegant solutions to a number of problems.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

liter turbo gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced diesel powertrain without the equivalent emissions. liter VC-Turbo in-line 4 engine will be comparable to certain six-cylinder gasoline powertrains for performance, while significantly outperforming them in efficiency. Earlier post.) liter V6 twin-turbo engine.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Which automaker reportedly scrapped development of ICE range extenders for EVs? According to the originating report, the Highlander will go all-electric, leaving room for a Grand Highlander offering various gasoline-fueled flavors. bound fully electric luxury convertible will come from Italy. gas stations.

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Camry Hybrid Highlander Prius Hybrid 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Two systems integrated in the MQB strategy which play a key role here are the modular gasoline engine system (MOB) with the new EA211 engine series (40 kW / 54 hp to 110 kW / 148 hp). EA211 series gasoline engines. A BlueMotion Technology pack (Stop/Start system and battery regeneration) is tailored to the EA211 gasoline engines.

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Engine Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric 294

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. They will be joined by the end of this year by a new small-displacement gasoline engine family. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. The new Cascada mid-size convertible is the first Opel model available with the new engine.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The new M-Class lineup offers a range of advanced engines (BlueTEC diesel units and the new generation of BlueDIRECT gasoline engines), a class-leading Cd figure (drag coefficient) of 0.32 BlueDIRECT gasoline unit. to 370 N·m (273 lb-ft) and now is available over a broader engine speed range from 3500 to 5250 rpm.

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