Downsizing Fuel Production South America 
Green Car Congress
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.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2012
If it were to become a production car, Volkswagen noted, it would not only be offered in South America, but around the world. Its combined fuel consumption is 4.7 In addition to being fuel-efficient, the new engine offers high torque at low engine revs—175 N·m (129 lb-ft) from 1,500/min. l/100 km (52.3
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Under development since 2011 at Mahle’s thermal spray development labs in Michigan, the new process initially was designed for high-output GTDI engines currently in production by two US domestic automakers. Conventional plasma methods are used for ring production at Mahle’s St. Typically high-output engines under 3.5
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 9, 2016
By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 12, 2010
EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging to reduce fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions and cut vehicle weight, while giving drivers the performance of a bigger engine. The EcoBoost F-150 is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy along with the power and towing capability of a V-8.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2012
Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The new Fusion also points to the next Ford Mondeo for world markets.
Green Car Congress
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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