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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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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Internal combustion engines in vehicles use only about one-third of the potential energy in the fuel for propulsion; the remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat. Thermoelectric generators use this heat and convert it into electricity.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

A team from the University of Palermo and ICAR has developed an electric kinetic energy recovery system (e-KERS) for internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEVs) based on the use of a supercapacitor as energy storage, interfaced to a brushless machine through a power converter. Drivetrain layout of the vehicle with KERS. Resources.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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MARCH 28, 2012

Features include omission of the hydraulic torque converter and the addition of a wet clutch of the kind also found in the high-performance AMG models. The omission of the converter allows all-electric motoring as well as sailing, thus significantly boosting the potential to reduce fuel consumption.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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MAY 12, 2012

The goal of the partnership is to leverage the complementary missions of deployment and commercialization (DOE) and fundamental research and education (NSF) to address the efficiency of the internal combustion engine (ICE). Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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APRIL 8, 2019

The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system. depending on the vehicle specification.

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

This new transmission will have the flexibility to be paired with internal combustion engines (ICE), as well as mild hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) propulsion systems, for vehicles across the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge brands. These parts include the eMotor, torque converter and power electronics.

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. real-world fuel economy, performance, drivability, reliability, and safety.

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JULY 11, 2018

A “well-to-wheel” life cycle assessment (LCA) by a team from synthetic fuels producer Greyrock ( earlier post ), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has determined the potential reduction of greenhouse gases and criteria pollutant emissions from the use of synthetic fuels directly converted from flare gas.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The researchers compared the sensitivity of range and fuel economy to the level of electrification, battery specific energy density, and electric motor power density. Jet fuel and aviation gasoline are easy to store on an airplane. The same sensitivities were studied with a series hybrid-electric drivetrain.

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Illinois Hybrid Fuel Economy Electrical 261

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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 Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine provides a highly responsive, yet fuel efficient driving experience. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Earlier post.). With a 40% thermal efficiency (41% for hybrids), the 2.5-liter

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New York Toyota 2019 International 207

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. As an introduction to this blitz, Hyundai unveiled the 2022 Tucson SUV.

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Tucson Hyundai PHEV SUV 259

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The Rice lab of chemist James Tour introduced flash Joule heating in 2020 to convert coal, petroleum coke and trash into graphene. The lab has since adapted the process to convert plastic waste into graphene and to extract precious metals from electronic waste. Wyss et al. It’s much more critical to be able to mitigate noise.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel ( earlier post ) will be the most fuel efficient pickup in the US, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg (7.58 l/100 km) highway fuel economy. Duramax turbo-diesel engine (LWN)—derived from the international 2.8L

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Colorado MPG EPA Diesel 150

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

The project is part of the Department of Energy’s Co-Optima initiative to develop fuel and engine innovations that work together to maximize vehicle performance and fuel economy. Our lab’s goal is to increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions and identify other potential sustainable fuels and chemicals of the future.

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Renewable Fuel Florida Fuel Economy 207

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MAY 31, 2012

Lexus had unveiled the ES 350 and 300h earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine (2AR-FXE), the ES 300h is expected to earn EPA fuel economy ratings of approximately 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined (5.88, 6.03 Earlier post.). L/100km, respectively).

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APRIL 14, 2021

The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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APRIL 2, 2019

Toyota will introduce the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback at the New York International Auto Show this month. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. —Skarke et al.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014

The energy is drawn from the flywheel and converted back into electricity to power the traction motor. This reduces the work done by the internal combustion engine, improving fuel economy by up to 25%, depending on the application. The electricity charges the flywheel, spinning it at up to 36,000 rpm.

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MARCH 30, 2019

Faster than real-time simulation and design and optimization tools provide models that can be used at all phases of the development process in order to study a range of applications including vehicle performance, fuel economy and emissions prediction. With the 2019.1 With the 2019.1

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The system’s “plug-and-play” modularity enables the powertrain to expand or contract depending on the vehicle type, and can be applied to vehicles using any type of fuel. Tom LaSorda.

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MARCH 31, 2010

The dual dry-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission is based on efficient manual transmission technology, eliminating the additional weight and complexity of a torque converter, planetary gears and the fluid pumps employed in traditional automatics. Traditionally, manual transmissions have delivered higher fuel economy.

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2011 Ford Fuel Economy Production 199

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Electronic Throttle Control accurately controls air intake and engine torque, improving drivability, response and fuel economy. Automatic transmissions lose power and fuel economy in the torque converter.

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MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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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. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

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MARCH 22, 2012

This new line will offer more choices to fleet managers who seek to convert their fleets to plug-in electric hybrid. Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%, according to the company.

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Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid. This power will be applied to the road through a six-speed automatic gearbox and the transmission-mounted 50 kW electric motor, which replaces the traditional torque converter in non-hybrid Optima models.

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JULY 16, 2009

One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Called QamFree” in the Qoros application, FreeValve uses PHEA technology to replace the traditional camshaft-based method of controlling valve operation in an internal combustion engine. The benefits are not confined to significant performance improvements and better fuel economy. The engine on show at Guangzhou is a 1.6-liter

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Engine Auto Fuel Power 218

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APRIL 5, 2009

GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 City fuel economy is estimated to be 21 mpg US (11.2

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. A number of measures minimize the energy needed to turn the extra gears and shafts to help improve overall fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Manufactured at Schaeffler’s recently expanded Wooster, Ohio campus, the US center for the company’s advanced E-Mobility development, the modular hybrid transmission offers the following drive modes: ICE (internal combustion engine) drive; electric drive; ICE + e-drive for max performance; and recuperation.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

For higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 ILX concept. Click to enlarge. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system. L/100km).

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JULY 1, 2011

Ford’s EcoLPi Falcon has gone on sale in Australia and is making its debut at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. New design lightweight pistons, including low-friction ring pack; Higher compression ratio (12.0:1)

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