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APRIL 5, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.) Stop-start technology increases fuel efficiency up to 3.3%.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Altair ProductDesign is partnering with Edison2 to assist in the design of the new Very Light Car 4.0 (VLC VLC 4.0), the next generation version of the innovative, light-weight, fuel-efficient vehicle entered in the Progressive Automotive XPRIZE in 2010. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The VLC 4.0 —Mike Heskitt.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Among the areas the group is interested in working on are researching how internal components can be made lighter while improving performance and power for the vehicle while reducing manufacturing costs. LIFT’s efforts span the entire transportation supply chain from conception through design, development, and production.

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JUNE 4, 2014

Consumers today want better fuel efficiency, but they also want more technology and features in the car, which usually adds weight to the vehicle. Powertrain design, which led to a 24% weight reduction through the use of: 1.0-liter Body- and Door-in-white designs, which led to a 25% weight reduction through the use of: Aluminum sheet.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

This year’s event showcased developments in advanced manufacturing processes, user-friendly automotive technologies and advanced vehicle designs at the ATC. Parts made from magnesium help reduce vehicle weight, resulting in better fuel economy. A blue light scanner can scan and develop three-dimensional mathematical models.

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AUGUST 31, 2012

US-based ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Venture agreement in China with MESA Century New Energy Technology, Inc. A total of US$200 million has been committed to the JV at this stage.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 19, 2012

The aluminium piston’s design uses the company’s DuraBowl process ( earlier post ) to create a reinforced combustion bowl rim to withstand the high mechanical and thermal loads. internal friction. downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. its strength. By combining all our process and.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

In response to federal policies to boost gas mileage, manufacturers have changed vehicle weights, improved tire-rolling resistance and added aerodynamic features to push fuel-economy rates past government-mandated thresholds. mpg and 22.4 mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy. mpg US (12.7

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. The fans are designed to be quiet from the cabin.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. When AWD isn’t required (on long stretches of highway, for example), RAV4 can achieve better fuel economy thanks to the Rear Driveline Disconnect system. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Navistar International Corporation has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. Cutaway diagram of the opoc engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Waste heat recovery by generating electricity.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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MARCH 6, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation staged the world premiere of the second model in its new-generation lineup, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, at the Geneva International Motor Show. gasoline engine delivers enhanced driving performance, fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness. The Skyactiv-G 2.0 The latest Skyactiv-G 2.0 The Skyactiv-D 1.8

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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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MARCH 9, 2022

The six-cylinder engines were developed based on the ‘right-sizing’ concept, which calls for optimizing displacement to improve fuel and power efficiency. It then compensates for any shortfall by braking force generated by the friction brakes, achieving both a natural braking feel and good fuel economy.

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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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MAY 16, 2019

In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector. —Walter Piock.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

In a presentation at the US Department of Energy’s 2010 Direction in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference in Detroit (DEER), Cisternino described the results of an internal study that used both testbed experimental engine work as well as vehicle tests using an Opel Corsa equipped with a BAS-enhanced 1.3-liter

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

By some estimates, tire design can help improve fuel efficiency by up to 7%. The Flat-Trac LTRe is capable of replicating all driving maneuvers of a passenger car or light truck on the road. A tire’s rolling resistance is determined by variations in tread pattern, construction, material quality and processing techniques.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. On a stand-alone basis, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles have the potential to reduce per-mile GHG emissions by at least 40% in 2050, relative to 2005 average fleet levels.

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JUNE 4, 2020

After completing a major body of research focused on boosted (also known as turbocharged) spark ignition (SI) engines in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, Co-Optima’s FY 2019 LD research and development (R&D) shifted to multimode solutions that employ multiple engine operating modes to maximize engine efficiency and fuel economy.

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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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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. Overall, urban/suburban driving leads to a 32-39% reduction in fuel economy over highway driving.

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

” Bunker spent the bulk of his presentation describing the new medium- and heavy-duty fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations from EPA and the Department of Transportation. should not discount novel engine designs. The future that we point to [is] very conventional-looking engines.” Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The measures here include the roof spoiler lip and the aerodynamically shaped tail lights. 2015 GLA-Class. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The rear end is also streamlined.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

The Celaya plant, designed exclusively for the production of subcompact vehicles, features a number of Honda’s most advanced manufacturing technologies—including several that were first introduced last year at Honda’s new Yorii Plant in Japan—to increase quality and efficiency and reduce the plant’s environmental footprint.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Laboratory test design. On-road fuel consumption testing. fuel consumption. The ICCT said that manufacturers are increasingly exploiting flexibilities and tolerances in this stage—such as removing side mirrors, reducing vehicle weight, and using tolerances in the measurement procedure.

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MARCH 14, 2017

In pursuit of lower vehicle weight to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency, Magna International Inc., This is part of a larger effort by Ford to explore different design strategies for light chassis development, including magnesium subframes, carbon fiber subframes, aluminum cross-members and lightweight coil springs.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Say what you will – and many have – about the name Alfa Romeo selected for its new compact crossover, there’s no denying the thing fits well into the brand’s current design language. Combined fuel economy is an official 29 miles per gallon, which isn’t exactly Prius territory but neither is the power output of the Tonale.

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APRIL 2, 2016

The graph in (b) is plotted using CES Selector software, Granta Design, Cambridge, UK. Steel used to produce vehicles has a tensile strength of 800-900 megapascals, whereas the 10-15 percent increase achieved at PNNL puts Ti-185 at nearly 1,700 megapascals, or roughly double the strength of automotive steel while being almost half as light.

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MAY 31, 2011

The board will help ALTe address important industry needs as the company prepares to deploy their range-extended electric powertrain into light and medium-size trucks, vans and buses early next year. ALTe is the developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles up to 26,000 GVW. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

of total worldwide light-duty vehicle sales by 2023, or about 2.5 The design of government policy has been fundamental in providing a foundation for the global EV market, but it is unlikely that government incentives will remain high in the most developed markets. Light-duty EV sales by scenario, world markets: 2014-2023.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

The 12V ALiS (Advanced Lithium-ion battery System) mild hybrid system available on new Qashqai is a more affordable hybrid technology that provides torque assist, extended idle stop, quick restart and coasting stop [CVT only], with improvements to both fuel economy and CO 2 output (-4g/km).

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The first-generation 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery has the potential to enable up to 1% fuel savings in vehicles. Johnson Controls unveiled its first-generation 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery ( earlier post ) at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. Click to enlarge.

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