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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., Automakers are heavily focused on providing the US market with appealing smaller models, and buyers may be surprised at just how good some of them are. purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced.

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JULY 14, 2013

The engine is built in a new factory in Silao, Mexico that is part of Volkswagen’s ongoing $5-billion investment in the North American market. Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. liter unit. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter s hydraulic setup.

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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. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 2, 2011

This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. Solar panels have been applied to the entire roof surface of the Yaris HSD concept.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. Ford also announced that it will produce its new 1.0-liter By 2013, the company plans globally to produce 1.5

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The continued growth of turbocharging technologies will be driven by requirements for manufacturers to meet global environmental emissions regulations and bolstered by strong demand in emerging markets. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. CAR researchers used the four fuel economy scenarios developed by.

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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. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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JANUARY 23, 2019

According to Alan Leung, Vice President of Specialties, the carbon nanotube technology of BDS will allow Specialties to address several demanding challenges in the energy storage market. Moreover, Hacskaylo expects MOLECULAR REBAR to play an effective role in the down-gauging and downsizing of new battery designs.

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

As part of the EU-funded THOMSON (Mild Hybrid cOst effective solutions for a fast Market penetratiON) project, Ricardo is pursuing research that aims to reduce the development cycle time of hybrid vehicles through the use of simulation for the simultaneous optimization of mechanical, thermal and electrical energy efficiency.

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

Volkswagen has introduced the seventh generation of the Passat, which will be available in initial European markets starting as soon as mid-November. Downsizing and technologies such as the Stop/Start system contribute to improved fuel efficiency in the gasoline-powered versions. L/100 km (56 mpg US), equivalent to 109 g/km CO 2.

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JULY 11, 2017

The ICCT team—John German and Aaron Isenstadt—concluded that diesels have and will retain two significant advantages over gasoline engines: significantly better fuel economy and cargo hauling and towing ability. Coming cost reductions will improve the diesel’s competitiveness and likely increase its market share in the future.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

million) funding to develop magnetically geared motors and generators for the hybrid and electric vehicle market. Much further testing and optimization remains to be done, Kirby noted. Background. In 2012 Magnomatics secured £2.5 million (US$4.1 million (US$1.7 million) was provided by IP Group which was matched by Finance Yorkshire.

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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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JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. The alternative fuels market share will grow from roughly 7.4% Biofuels will represent the largest portion of alternative fuels market penetration, representing over 8.4% Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. “People downsize cars, not expectations.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Annual stop-start light duty vehicle sales by region, world markets: 2013-2022. of the market. 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% billion total in 2013.

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APRIL 18, 2013

Emerging economies are stepping up their efforts to promote and develop clean energy. Many countries, including emerging economies, introduced or strengthened energy efficiency regulations. Japan and the United States continue to lead the market, accounting for 62% and 29% of global sales in 2012 (740,000 and 355,000 vehicles sold).

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MARCH 6, 2012

This combination of efficiency and dynamic performance is enabled by the systematic interplay of ACT, downsizing (reduced engine displacement plus direct injection and charging) and BlueMotion Technology (Stop/Start system, battery regeneration). The new car will be on the market in July.

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APRIL 14, 2021

Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson, with its all-new design, will begin arriving in the US market this spring (gasoline and hybrid models), with plug-in models available in summer 2021. kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of more than 70 MPGe. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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MARCH 5, 2014

First introduced to the market a little more than three years ago, the Nissan Juke has posted total sales of 420,000 units. Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter

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MARCH 22, 2018

Major automotive suppliers see current national fuel economy standards as a boon for company job growth and industry investment and don’t want to see them altered by policymakers, according to the findings of an annual survey commissioned by CALSTART, an automotive technology industry group. strongly agreed.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The company will also continue to increase fuel efficiency of its traditional internal combustion vehicles in accordance with regional fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Tucson gasoline and hybrid models will begin availability for the US market in spring 2021, with plug-in models available in summer 2021. of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. As an introduction to this blitz, Hyundai unveiled the 2022 Tucson SUV. 2022 Tucson.

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JUNE 24, 2016

At the 2016 International VDI Congress “Drivetrain for Vehicles” in Friedrichshafen, Germany, John Fuller, Director of Concepts & IP for Torotrak Group, presented and discussed the company’s latest advances to optimize its full-toroidal variator technology for the light vehicle market as applied in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines. The torque response of these future VTES equipped vehicles will be equivalent to the best mass market vehicles on the road today. —Guy Morris.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. Right now, the emissions standard in the target market is Euro 4. Improvement during CDC: 28.7%. Improvement during WMDC: 26.2%.

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APRIL 8, 2015

The recent dip in global oil prices has weakened this push, particularly in North America, where the market for stop-start vehicles (SSVs) has also suffered from some bad press about the performance of the first systems introduced. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”.

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MAY 20, 2015

Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Ah Li-ion cell—a downsized and lightweighted version of the 5.5 Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The found that using a GPF did not show any fuel economy and CO 2 emission penalties, while the emissions of total hydrocarbons (THC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) were generally reduced. The rapid market penetration of GDI vehicles has led governments to impose stricter standards to control PM emissions. Yang et al.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge. —Morris et al.

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But no maker has been as forward about marketing that technology as Ford, which now offers a range of downsized and boosted engines under the EcoBoost brand. Smaller engines with turbochargers have spread throughout new vehicles as a way to meet the increasingly stringent fuel-efficiency rules that started in 2012.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Market acceptance is also critical to defining the best technology or portfolio of technologies necessary to reach the targets set by government. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

The anticipated action plan comes at a time when the automotive industry is facing particular pressure due to a strong decline of the EU market and structural overcapacities. While the European market is considered mature, several third markets are growing fast, changing the trade flows and the automotive value chain.

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JULY 7, 2015

i-DTEC for the entire journey were two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, who took on the challenge to further demonstrate the real-world fuel economy of the Tourer. The system uses the car’s speedometer to advise drivers how their driving style is impacting on fuel economy.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

There are four elements when in place that Nissan thinks will encourage wider market adoption of hybrids, Thunes said: affordable cost; meaningful fuel economy gains; a rational evolution from conventional powertrains to hybrid powertrains; and preserving cabin space and cargo area. Overall fuel economy is improved in a wide range.

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