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Mitsubishi Mi-Tech PHEV concept teases 4-motor layout, downsized powertrain

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Mitsubishi will show a 4-motor PHEV concept at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, highlighting new electrification tech and unconventional gasoline power in a new downsized SUV package.

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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

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In addition to GM’s carbon goals, the company worked with the Environmental Defense Fund to develop a shared vision of an all-electric future and an aspiration to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. Renewable Energy.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Peugeot will also offer a 100% electric light commercial vehicles (LCV) based on the Partner Origin, with a load capacity of 3 m 3 , from the spring of 2010. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines.

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New Delphi Technologies 500+ bar GDi system cuts gasoline particulate emissions by up to 50%, reduces fuel consumption

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In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. —Walter Piock.

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Lamborghini Urus PHEV gets more power, promises 60 km pure electric run

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Interestingly, while plug-in hybrid cars usually come with downsized engines, this is not the case here. litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine powering the car, paired with an electric motor. Housed with an eight-speed automatic transmission the electric motor produces 186 bhp peak power and 482 Nm maximum torque.

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Magna to introduce lightweight natural gas vehicle concept at Geneva; less than 49 gCO2/km

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will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. Downsizing—leveraging smaller, lighter components while at the same time maintaining function and performance. Due to the vehicle''s comparatively light weight, crawling along in stop-and-go traffic and cruising up to 30 km/h (18.6 Click to enlarge.

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