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MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. Peak power is generated 200 revs higher in the engine range, at 5300 rpm, and torque remains unchanged at 207 lb-ft (280 N·m). The EA888 for the US. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy 284

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. On the other hand, it is well known that in an internal combustion engine up to 35% of the energy developed by the fuel combustion is dissipated in the exhaust gases. —Marcello Canova.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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APRIL 21, 2017

GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. GDI engines now account for about 60% of the US market, and their use worldwide is forecast to grow.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Seattle 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. During normal operation, the advantages of this two-stage turbocharged system can be felt—no turbo lag, fast throttle response, a broad torque curve across the entire engine speed range and noticeably improved performance.

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MPG Mercedes 2014 EPA 230

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APRIL 18, 2016

l/100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine-driven charge-sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

l/100 km) highway fuel economy. The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg. With the Colorado’s 21-gallon fuel tank, the 2WD model offers an estimated maximum highway range of 651 miles per tank. Duramax for the Canyon. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) and 25 mpg (9.4

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Colorado MPG EPA Diesel 150

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JUNE 26, 2018

Advanced gasoline engines, including high-performance gasoline-direct-injection (GDI) engines, offer consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing engine performance. A range of wash coat loading needs are also supported for additional catalytic activity to help address tighter gaseous emissions standards as well.

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Gasoline Production China Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter mpg) and a 9.2%

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APRIL 14, 2014

l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 TDI Clean Diesel engine in the Jetta develops its maximum power over a low speed range of 3500 to 4000 rpm. A complex exhaust gas recirculation system is also used. The system has low exhaust back pressure and high filtration efficiency.

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It benefits from model-wide improvements in exterior, interior, and features; and especially benefits from the new diesel engine, with its improved fuel economy, performance and refinement.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The new pressure sensor integrated into the injector ensures exceptionally precise dosing as well as favorable fuel economy and clean combustion. Two-stage NO x exhaust gas treatment, which was introduced as a standard feature on diesel models in 2012, has been further developed.

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BMW Diesel Engine Hybrid 248

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. Pentastar with eTorque.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2017

liter i-DTEC diesel engine will join the Honda Civic range in Europe from March 2018, offering a combination of performance and efficiency. Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO 2 emissions starting from 3.7

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Honda Diesel Europe Engine 170

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. —Zimmerman et al.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. Its eight gear ratios balance wide range and close ratios, therefore enhancing power application and fuel efficiency. Close ratios at the mid-range gears improve passing power. Avalon Hybrid. A new TNGA 2.5-liter

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2019 Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 207

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JANUARY 11, 2011

AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Releasing ammonia, which converts up to 80% of NO x into nitrogen and water in the downstream SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter. The 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC features a urea selective catalytic reduction emissions aftertreatment system.

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Diesel Market Power Powered 210

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter L/100km) highway for the SUV (4x2) and a range of more than 730 miles (1,175 km). 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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APRIL 7, 2015

All the grades will achieve fuel economy-based tax exemptions in Japan. The clutches and motor are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. The overall improved system also helps achieve fuel economy gains. liter gasoline engine in all speed ranges, from low to high rpm. Equipped with an optimized 2.0-liter

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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. They then converted the four BC emission rate scenarios into CO 2 -equivalent emissions using GWP data for a 20-year time horizon.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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JULY 1, 2010

For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). SCR catalytic converter. Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. TSI engines.

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MPG Fuel Battery Batteries 210

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Based on a Ford Focus, this ADEPT prototype incorporates a 48V electrical architecture, a SpeedStart 10kW (later to be upgraded to 12.5kW) belt integrated starter generator and TIGERS turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system, both switched reluctance machines supplied by CPT, and an advanced lead carbon battery pack provided by EALABC.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

GDI engines help improve fuel economy and therefore reduce CO 2 emissions; however, they can have higher particulate emissions due to shorter fuel/air mixing times in the cylinder compared to multiport fuel injection engines. The test vehicle was equipped with a three-way catalytic converter (TWC) and exhaust-gas recirculation.

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Gasoline Canada Engine Light 150

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. The full range of SKYACTIV technologies (i.e., Although downsizing—i.e.,

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

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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. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power 259

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APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Valve train (exhaust). gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L

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JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . second range. Sport SE 3.0-liter

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Hybrid Land Rover Range Cleaning 61

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. The ICE is a complex system whose operation is controlled by a wide range of processes. The potential is significant.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy Fuel 240

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L Both engines are part of GM’s family of global small-displacement engines designed with fuel efficiency in mind, including technology such as full variable valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy across the rpm band. fuel economy. Valvetrain.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Battery pack.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 liter VQ35HR V6 engine directly to the transmission, without the use of a traditional torque converter. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% less exhaust compared to 2005 standards.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 In the MQB set, the EA288 four-cylinder covers engine displacements ranging from 1.6 With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg.

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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AUGUST 20, 2011

This is the first application of the advanced dry-clutch PowerShift transmission in Ford’s European product range, and replaces the conventional 4-speed torque-converter automatic which was available with gasoline engines in the previous Focus model. liter model which was available in the previous Focus range. Earlier post.)

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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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. Accessory equipment.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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JUNE 22, 2017

The engine features VVT-iE on the intake side while utilizing VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) for the exhaust, a highly efficient compression ratio of 13:1 (14:1 for the hybrid version) for increased thermal efficiency and fuel efficiency and a bore and stroke measuring 3.44 inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150