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MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 23, 2016

This will reduce particulate emissions from the direct injection gasoline engines by up to 90%. Although gasoline direct injection (GDI) enables downsizing with its increased power and lower fuel consumption, it also results in higher particulate emissions. 2016) “Vehicular Emissions in Review,” SAE Int. Johnson, T.,

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MARCH 5, 2014

Nissan says that Juke is the best seller in the European premium B-segment—outperforming all direct competitors including those from the top German brands—and is Nissan’s second-most popular model in Europe. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter

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JUNE 18, 2013

Bosch does not believe there is just one powertrain solution for the future; most of the cars on the world’s roads are still running on diesel and gasoline, and things will stay that way for the rest of the decade, Bohr noted. Only the diesel engine will achieve this in the compact class, but the gasoline engine will come close.

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. Extended e-HDI diesel range.

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JULY 19, 2014

The unit costs up to 75% less than comparable electric pumps, and offers CO 2 emissions of less than 0.4 The functional principle of the mechanical vacuum pump has been established for diesel engines for a long time. As of 2013, some 40% of all new cars in Europe had direct fuel injection. grams per kilometer. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter This translates into fuel savings and emissions cuts of 5% during summer and up to 9% during winter. The i-flow concept. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

This year’s forecast recognizes an industry trend for slightly bigger engine sizes in Europe and China as automakers adapt powertrain strategies to tackle updated emissions regulations developed for real-world driving conditions. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. liters and 1.7

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter The company also introduced the the new 2015 Infiniti Q70 to Europe during the show. L/100 km (42.8 liter V6 that is part of a new engine family which will be introduced within the next two years.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

UK-based Torotrak, a developer and supplier of emissions reduction and fuel efficiency technology for vehicles, is refocusing its strategy based on its understanding of how the priorities for many players in the European passenger car market—Torotrak’s customers—have profoundly changed in recent months. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Essentially, the use of the Cobra supercharger helps reduce engine-out emissions, effectively making Eminox’s task easier. Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.

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JUNE 15, 2011

Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. BCG finds that ICE technologies can reduce CO 2 emissions up to 40% at a cost as low as $50 per percentage of reduction.

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APRIL 21, 2009

DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. In addition, DENSO also expects an increase in gasoline-powered vehicles with turbochargers to meet the demand for higher engine power as downsizing progresses.

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JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Terry Alger, manager of the Advanced Combustion and Emissions Section in SwRI’s Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

With this strategy, the Commission intends to support the active role the automotive sector will play in seeking to reverse the declining share of industry in Europe from its current level. will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The switched reluctance (SR) motor-based SpeedStart and TIGERS technology are being incorporated into the recently announced Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain project known as ADEPT. As a reduced cost concept, it aims to make more intelligent use of electrical energy to achieve the desired reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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MARCH 19, 2013

This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

liter ( earlier post ) I-4 engines combine turbocharging and direct-injection technology to deliver fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions reduced by up to 20% versus conventional, larger-displacement gasoline engines with similar power output. John Fleming, Chairman & CEO, Ford of Europe. The all-new EcoBoost 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Renault is currently working on the development of low-emission and zero-CO 2 emissions vehicles in what it calls “ a determined bid ” to introduce as many effective technologies as possible at an affordable price. The first vehicles to feature all-electric powertrains will be a three-box sedan and a Kangoo-type van as early as 2011.

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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. liter turbo diesel V-8 in the other. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8%

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JULY 12, 2013

Britain is the fourth-largest vehicle producer in Europe, making 1.58 The challenge, notes the report, is to maintain this momentum to secure the long-term future of the sector by growing the UK share of the value chain and advancing in research and development (R&D) on ultra-low emission vehicles. million vehicles in 2012.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX—unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show—for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010. liter Ti-VCT engine and PowerShift dual-clutch transmission for the North American market will not be marketed in Europe. Earlier post.). Core engine technologies.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The new Touareg will offer a range of conventional gasoline and diesel engine options, an eight-speed transmission and, on the majority of models, Stop-Start technology. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 193 g/km. This combined fuel consumption is equivalent to CO 2 emissions of 236 g/km, 60 g/km less than before. L/100km (28.7

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

liter diesel CDTI for the Astra. The new Astra is launching with a complete line-up of eight gasoline and diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. The Astra’s line-up of powertrains with manual transmission cuts fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions overall by more than 12% compared with the current generation.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The new Mondeo goes on sale as a four-door hybrid, five-door or wagon in dealerships across Europe later this year. liter TDCi engine. A revised 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 26, 2016

In Europe, Ford revealed the all-new 2.0-liter liter EcoBlue diesel engine—the first in a new range of diesels that will offer optimized fuel efficiency and reduced CO 2 and NO x emissions. liter TDCi diesel engine. mg of diesel—equivalent to a grain of sugar.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In fact, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 20 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine. The primary benefits delivered by the Ford EcoBoost approach include: optimised engine efficiency – fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by up to 20 per cent. “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre

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JUNE 22, 2015

liter TDCi diesel engine, the first Ford engine for passenger cars equipped with a two-stage turbocharging system. The high-performance engine, being offered in Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models in Europe, achieves an output of 155 kW (210 PS) and a maximum torque of 450 N·m from 2000 rpm and will replace the 2.2-liter

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 24, 2009

Vauxhall will debut an all-new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15, with a highly competitive line-up of petrol and diesel engines, alll boasting reductions in CO2 over almost all equivalent models in the current Astra range. litre from the current range, yet features lower emissions, equal power and 15 per cent more torque.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

liter units which are part of a new generation of engines from the Kappa family—meet growing demand for small capacity, turbocharged engines to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emission without compromising performance. Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. liter and 1.4-liter

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Kia Motors Europe will unveil a new Kia cee’d GT Line specification at the 85 th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva on 3 March. 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 Kia cee’d GT Line. Click to enlarge. liter GDi engine.

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While this is clearly being done to comply with emissions regulations without having to sacrifice power, plenty have bemoaned the company’s decision to abandon V8 powertrains whilst pivoting toward electrification.& We are aggressively streamlining our diesel portfolio. We are aggressively streamlining our diesel portfolio.

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MAY 11, 2010

After more than a year of co-development with Volkswagen, Delphi is supplying its Multec Diesel Common Rail System for the new 1.2-liter, The common rail system on VW Polo BlueMotion includes the latest evolution of solenoid type diesel common rail injector technology with Delphi’s next generation DFP6 fuel pump. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Under current European Union regulations, average new car CO 2 emissions must decrease from the present 120 grams per kilometer (g/km) to 95 g/km by 2021. Peter Mock, Managing Director of ICCT Europe. Switching sooner from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to plug-in or battery electric vehicles would reduce compliance costs.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

A long-term trajectory should therefore be defined for Europe within a predictable regulatory framework. Policy and regulation should be technology neutral, founded on a scientific assessment of the well-to-wheels CO 2 emissions, energy efficiency, and cost associated with competing technology pathways.

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