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JULY 26, 2012

The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., —David Sargent, VP of global automotive at J.D. The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. Power and Associates.

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JULY 28, 2014

In a new report ( Transportation Forecast: Global Fuel Consumption ), Navigant Research forecasts total road transportation energy consumption will grow from 81.1 of global consumption in 2014 to more than 16.4% of global road transportation sector consumption by 2035. —“Transportation Forecast: Global Fuel Consumption”.

Transportation

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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%.

Fuel Economy

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

In its new report, “ Global Forecasts for Light Duty Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and Battery Electric Vehicle Sales and Vehicles in Use: 2014-2023 ”, Navigant notes that luxury brands, which have benefited in recent years from increased interest from the developing markets of Asia Pacific, have committed more strongly to plug-in EV platforms.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% Consumers are keen to experience the benefit of better fuel economy, but they are not necessarily willing to change their driving styles or requirements. Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge. By then, 82.8%

North America

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

Fuel Economy

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. New Fiesta. liter EcoBoost engine.

Fuel Economy

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy. The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter

Global

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

In a new report analyzing the emerging global market for technologies that improve fuel economy, Navigant Research forecasts that sales of gasoline and diesel stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will reach 63 million annually by 2025, representing 58% of all vehicles sold in that year.

Gasoline

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn. Planning background.

Fuel Economy

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Hakan Yilmaz, Global Technology Management, Gasoline Systems, for Bosch presented an overview of and update on the project at the 2011 DEER conference in Detroit in October. Two-stage boost—a small supercharger for HCCI, and a regular turbocharger for downsizing. HCCI range extension with boosting.

Fuel Economy

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Ford selected BorgWarner to supply the turbocharger technology for its new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, scheduled to make its global debut early in 2010. liter gasoline engines combine turbocharging and fuel injection technology to deliver greater fuel economy. The direct-injected 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter BorgWarner turbo.

Ford

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) Fabien Redon.

Downsizing

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

Fuel Economy

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MAY 12, 2015

On-road tests using a working prototype showed fuel efficiency improvements of up to 6%, according to Dr. Andreas Schamel, director, Ford Global Powertrain, Research & Advanced Engineering in Vienna last week. Even for an aggressively downsized engine such as the 1.0-liter liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. —Andreas Schamel.

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MAY 12, 2017

Thus, the researchers concluded, switching from PFI to GDI vehicles will likely lead to a reduction in net global warming. Gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines have higher fuel economy compared to the more widely used port fuel injection (PFI) engines. For our fleet, increases in the fuel economy of 1.6% (0.5−2.4%;

Fleet

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. EcoBoost technology is available in every region Ford serves worldwide, and will be offered on approximately 80% of the company’s global nameplates by the end of this year. Other engines in Ford’s EcoBoost family are the 1.0-liter

Louisville

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MARCH 5, 2013

Vehicle size, a key determinant of fuel economy, has shown a reduction in OECD countries, while the non-OECD trend is toward bigger vehicles. The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fuel economy was 7.2 Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

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MAY 27, 2014

The Automaker Rankings report examines the emissions of both global warming and smog-forming pollution from of the automakers. Automakers are employing a number of different technologies to reduce global warming emissions from their vehicles. Source: UCS. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

2013

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

In September, the Scuderi Group released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi split-cycle engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7 Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 23, 2019

Saudi Arabia-based SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has taken a majority stake in Black Diamond Structures (BDS), a nanotechnology company established in 2014. Moreover, Hacskaylo expects MOLECULAR REBAR to play an effective role in the down-gauging and downsizing of new battery designs.

Energy Storage

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

liter engine is the latest addition to Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which currently range in capacity from 1.6 liters globally. Downsized EcoBoost engines feature turbocharging, direct injection and other technologies and replace larger engines with no loss of performance and with lower fuel consumption.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Honeywell forecasts global turbo penetration near 50% by 2020. Honeywell, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, forecasts that the evolving needs of auto makers will drive turbo adoption globally to 47% by 2020. The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

Hyundai

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company’s engine line-up, according to Paolo E.

Chrysler

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AUGUST 3, 2011

The auto industry’s current materials portfolio will need to be augmented to meet new 2025 fuel economy standards, according to a WardsAuto and DuPont Automotive survey conducted in late July. And it’s one that breaks the silos of the value chain and is inclusive of the global marketplace. Click to enlarge.

Auto Industry

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APRIL 12, 2010

million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected. Plans call for an EcoBoost engine to be available in 80% of the company’s global nameplates and 90% of North American nameplates. The EcoBoost F-150 is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy along with the power and towing capability of a V-8.

2013

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MAY 13, 2010

The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. As part of the agreement, Torotrak will acquire a 15% stake in Rotrex and a seat on the company’s board.

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APRIL 8, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts that total annual global light-duty start-stop vehicle (SSVs) sales will reach 59 million, accounting for 55% of all light duty vehicle sales. The same year, Navigant expects 82% of vehicles in Western Europe to have a stop-start feature, along with nearly 69% of vehicles sold in Asia Pacific.

Light

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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.

Diesel

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford unveiled the new, fifth-generation global Mondeo in China, the first Ford to be equipped with the new 1.5-liter EcoBoost is the fifth and latest member to join Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which includes a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6- liter V6 variants.

Engine

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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. The future that we point to [is] very conventional-looking engines.” Earlier post.)

International

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MAY 16, 2019

Reducing the number of exhaust gas particulates, including those smaller than 23 nm, will help manufacturers meet increasingly stringent future global emissions standards. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. —Walter Piock, chief engineer, Gasoline Systems, Delphi Technologies. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector. —Walter Piock.

Emissions

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Following that milestone, the company is targeting reduction to a subsequent 1/10 through scales of economy resulting from increasing mass production. Toyota is simplifying the design of its stack, resulting in downsizing and downweighting, and reducing the amount of platinum catalyst required. Why fuel-cell vehicles?

2015

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

Los Angeles

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

liter Ford EcoBoost engine will be available globally, launching in North America in 2010 and for its first rear-wheel drive application in the Ford Falcon in Australia from 2011. Compared to conventional fuel injection, direct injection produces a cooler, denser charge, delivering improved fuel economy and performance. Earlier post.).

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