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MARCH 2, 2011

Making its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Yaris HSD concept anticipates Toyota’s intention to bring its full hybrid Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) technology to the B-segment, the biggest volume segment in Europe. This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 5, 2013

From 2013-2015, Ford of Europe will increase total EcoBoost gasoline engine production by 35%. Ford’s family of EcoBoost engines applied in Europe currently includes the 1.0-liter In five years, Ford says, more than 50% of Ford gasoline engines in Europe will be turbocharged. liter three-cylinder and the 1.6-

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Ford projects that two-thirds of all the company’s vehicles in Europe will be leaders, or among the very best, in terms of fuel efficiency by 2013. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe. Click to enlarge. New Fiesta.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

The new Polo GTI, in what Volkswagen is calling “textbook downsizing”, is powered by a new 1.4-liter The first new Polo GTIs will appear in Germany at the end of May, and will then progressively be introduced across Europe and in Japan. The new Volkswagen Polo GTI. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

According to research firm Emissions Analytics, the high fuel-economy ratings of downsized engines may not always translate to the real world. Decreasing an engine''s displacement is one of the most straightforward ways to increase fuel efficiency. MORE: Do Small Turbo Engines Really Give Better Gas Mileage? Claiming to have tested over.'

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JANUARY 30, 2012

At only one-liter in capacity, it's the smallest EcoBoost yet, and continues the downsizing trend seen with the other EcoBoost units. Ford of Europe has now confirmed that the engine will be launched in the 2012 Ford Focus, hitting.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions. Regional growth projections.

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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. New Juke will go on sale across Europe in the summer, 2014. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 22, 2022

In March, Ford announced that its EV unit – known as Model e – would take steps to expand its EV presence in Europe as the region is a highly-competitive market for electric vehicles. The Detroit-based automaker aims to roll out seven new EVs in Europe by 2024 with an annual production capacity of 600,000 vehicles by 2026.

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid, which is equipped with a version of the downsized hybrid powertrain featured in the Prius c/Aqua ( earlier post ), is a major step in the company’s full hybrid European roll-out strategy. The Yaris is Toyota’s best-selling core model in Europe, with the largest Unit in Operation fleet on European roads.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Peugeot will initially launch the i0n in Europe into the private electric vehicle market from the end of 2010. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. 100% Electric vehicles.

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APRIL 2, 2020

We believe the industry could exceed the relaxed US efficiency standards as it must meet tighter standards in Europe, China, Japan, Korea and India. MECA members look forward to an expanded role for suppliers in off-cycle credit programs as to be defined in subsequent EPA technical amendments rulemakings.

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JUNE 13, 2017

This was true across the US, Europe, and China. Alternatively, they may choose to downsize their fleet from three vehicles to two. Frequent ridesharing users that also own their own vehicle had greater transportation needs than those that don’t. Ridesharing fills a niche that is convenient but will not supplant their personal vehicle.

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OCTOBER 5, 2012

Both will be supported by production at a new facility in Eastern Europe. BorgWarner phasers can actuate rapidly, resulting in improved low-end engine performance in downsized, direct-injected boosted engines. The technology is planned to launch with a major global automaker on diesel and gasoline applications in 2015.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. We see dramatic downsizing and boosting [as] something that’s going to for gasoline engines especially. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target.

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JULY 6, 2015

In the shorter term, the next-generation Civic will be equipped with a new platform and downsized turbo engine, while core global Honda models CR-V and Accord will undergo full model changes in the future to make them more attractive vehicles that feature more new technologies, higher competitiveness and innovative designs.

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MARCH 19, 2018

The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Bosch has produced a map of automotive powertrain market share for Europe and select countries in the Americas and Asia. Downsizing, turbocharging and direct injection are becoming more popular. Click to enlarge. Gasoline engines: Worldwide, gasoline engines are the most popular powertrain.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

—Günther Apfalter, President of Magna International Europe. Downsizing—leveraging smaller, lighter components while at the same time maintaining function and performance. MILA Blue uses a compressed natural gas hybrid drive that achieves a carbon footprint of less than 49g CO 2 /km.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Featuring the application of Honda’s VTEC variable valve control technology along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction, this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental performance, while downsizing engine displacement, Honda said. engines: 2.0L

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Gasoline Honda Engine Downsizing 259

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APRIL 8, 2015

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. The other driver for SSV technology is consumer demand—present in Europe and some Asia Pacific countries for some time thanks to high fuel prices. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”.

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JULY 19, 2014

In recent years, there has also been a growing need for vacuum in modern gasoline engines due to the spread of gasoline direct injection, which in combination with engine downsizing reduces fuel consumption by up to 15%. As of 2013, some 40% of all new cars in Europe had direct fuel injection.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

The latest fuel efficiency technologies adopted in the MITSUBISHI Concept AR include the use of a downsized direct-injection turbocharged engine. Production restarted in August, with output slated for Japan and Europe first. Earlier post.) US shipments of the PHEV will likely wait until 2014 at the earliest.

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JULY 28, 2014

Most developed countries in Western Europe and parts of Asia Pacific will also exhibit similar decreases in energy consumption. In contrast, energy consumption will grow in developing regions, particularly in Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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MARCH 7, 2012

liter i-DTEC engine is the first of Honda’s new Earth Dreams Technology engine series ( earlier post ) to be introduced into Europe. By downsizing from the outgoing 2.2L It will be manufactured at Honda’s UK manufacturing facility in Swindon from the end of 2012. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Earth Dreams. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

If the Lexus CT200h wasn't evidence enough that the Japanese luxury car maker sees downsizing as an important brand strategy, then plans for a new small hybrid engine in the GS sedan could be further proof. The smaller hybrid would join the 2013 Lexus GS 450h hybrid that was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, though unlike the 3.5-liter

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JANUARY 18, 2010

By 2015, the average car in Europe will be 5 per cent lighter, with 30 per cent lower CO 2 emissions. Downsizing, gasoline direct injection (GDI), and start-stop will be the key technologies helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) achieve emission targets by 2015. ACEA says that the industry spends €20 billion (US$28.8

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JUNE 23, 2016

Although gasoline direct injection (GDI) enables downsizing with its increased power and lower fuel consumption, it also results in higher particulate emissions. These are regulated by particle number (PN) in Europe; the limit value for GDI PN emissions will be the same as for light-duty diesel cars in 2017 under Euro 6c.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

GDI engine, customers in Europe can also opt for Hyundai’s downsized 1.0 Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the engine delivers maximum torque of 179 N·m (132 lb-ft) at 4500 rpm. In addition to the 1.6T-GDI T-GDI turbocharged three-cylinder engine with six-speed manual transmission. Also available will be a 1.6

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Growth in light duty SSV sales during the next decade will be predominately in the three major market regions of North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific, primarily because these regions are the most aggressive in their implementation of fuel economy and emissions regulations. of vehicles sold in Western Europe, 69.9%

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

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. The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km (42.8

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MARCH 1, 2016

Nissan will launch multiple vehicles with autonomous drive technology in the next four years in Europe, the United States, Japan and China. An on-road demo event in Europe in 2016, will showcase the maturity of Nissan’s autonomous drive technology. Nissan Intelligent Power. Nissan Intelligent Integration.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Ford expects up to 90% of its nameplates sold in North America will be available with downsized direct-injected turbocharged engines by 2013. Through a worldwide development program, BorgWarner and Ford engineers from North America and Europe worked to maximize performance and fuel economy. liter V6 EcoBoost engine.

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MAY 5, 2015

Most battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) manufacturers in Europe and the US have been adopting onboard chargers with a power output between 3 to 3.7 All suppliers are working on downsizing the charger by 10% to 15% by decreasing its weight and volume and increasing the power density. kilowatts (kW). kW onboard chargers.

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APRIL 22, 2013

downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio. Working principle of FEV’s two-stage VCR system. Click to enlarge.

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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. re-launch the inter-service task force to study and follow up the main cases of automotive plant closures or significant downsizing.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Honda is planning to introduce the Clarity Fuel Cell to Europe and the US before the end of 2016. Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers 103 kW, with an output density of 3.1 Earlier post.).

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