Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2011

Nearly half the respondents say the greatest change in materials will be in powertrain systems, noting that advanced propulsion systems—from downsized engines to hybrid and electric vehicle systems and batteries—will drive new material requirements. The next highest response was 42% for consumer acceptance.

Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

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 The new cell is a modification of Hitachi’s 5.3 Earlier post.).

Malibu Hybrid

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

EPA

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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. L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter

Hybrid

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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. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

Los Angeles

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MARCH 4, 2014

Hybrid vehicle production for Toyota in Europe has doubled to reach a record 116,383 units produced at the company’s manufacturing facilities in France (Yaris Hybrid) and in the United Kingdom (Auris Hybrid and Auris Hybrid Touring Sports). The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2.

LS 600H

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Monetary incentives are being used to alter consumer and manufacturer decisions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to employ outdated mileage formulas (55 city 45 highway) that do not accurately represent consumers driving habits and dramatically tilts manufacturers into producing electric-vehicle solutions.

Standards

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JANUARY 9, 2012

liter EcoBoost is expected to deliver non-hybrid fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km)

Fusion

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MARCH 31, 2014

Because of the shifts in the materials mix of the vehicles, the material resources requirements for manufacturing also changed. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 mpg) at the time of discontinuation in 2013 to between 5.5 l/100 km (56 mpg to 58.8

Mercedes

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. The 47 mpg target is equivalent to a 70.9%

Fuel Economy

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The EcoBoost approach enables the downsizing engine capacity—replacing naturally-aspirated engines with much smaller units without sacrificing power output. mpg US) is one of the best in the segment. Advantages of small displacement: large-engine performance, but with the size, weight and fuel economy of a much smaller unit.

Fuel Economy

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

mpg US) and CO 2 emissions range from 99 to 107 g/km. To achieve these results, PureTech development called for a number of changes, chief among which were: Downsizing. mpg US), while CO 2 emissions are a full 38 g/km lower at 99 g/km. Citroën developed two different capacity versions: 1.0-liter liter and 1.2 l/100 km (51.1

Engine

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

L/100 km (35 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km. L/100 km (39 mpg US), with less than 140 g of CO 2 /km. Earlier this year, twelve companies including major European Tier 1 automotive industry suppliers, combined to propose to carmakers a program intended to develop and manufacture the MCE-5 VCRi engine in the coming 6 to 8 years.

Engine

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

Given the properties of the fuel blend, improved fuel efficiencies can be generated by several approaches, including downsizing/downspeeding; increased compression ratio; reduced enrichment; and the leveraging of improved efficiency at part load. Downsizing/downspeeding. Earlier post.).

Engine

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. In response, MECA (Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association), commented : Suppliers of emission control and efficiency technologies will continue to innovate and introduce new advancements to further improve fuel efficiency while continuing to lower tailpipe emissions across the light-duty vehicle fleet.

Standards

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

2018

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AUGUST 4, 2015

This brings implementation of intelligent downsizing to more than 97% of vehicles sold by Volkswagen in the US, available across all the models on sale. liter engine and 7% over the 1.8T.

Engine

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Those attributes make diesels a strong option for customers who put a high priority on towing or fuel economy and manufacturers that want to market high fuel economy, they conclude. Diesels offer a promising pathway for compliance and another option in manufacturers’ toolboxes. ”. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

Diesel

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APRIL 14, 2021

The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. 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. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

Tucson

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AUGUST 11, 2014

liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers (47 mpg US)—the saving achieved through the use of the steel piston is around 3%. The challenge for the piston supplier is considerable, since the manufacturing process for the new, high-strength steels is similarly complex.

Mercedes

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This enables a zero-emissions range of up to 224 miles (360 km) on a single charge, with an energy consumption of 25 mpg diesel-equivalent, which provides significant cost reductions. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

Range

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

” The more weight we can take out of our vehicles though use of alternative materials, and other lightweighting strategies that we have, that enables us to further downsize the engine—which is the biggest lever you can pull in the vehicle. As one current example, the 2011 Ford Explorer (3.5-liter

Ford

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. 2022 Tucson. The new Tucson offers both a Smartstream 2.5-liter, The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

Tucson

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. New Engine Valves. —Dave Genise. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L

Eaton

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JUNE 19, 2015

to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025. For example, the report finds that auto manufacturers are likely to reduce the weight of vehicles more than NHTSA and EPA’s analysis indicates, leading to both greater fuel economy benefits and greater costs than the agencies estimate. Cost and Manufacturing Considerations.

Standards

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

It allows supplier and manufacturer cost reduction through multiple product generation. That could yield more than 50 mpg of fuel economy—or usage of less than 300 gallons per year—and still be a lot cheaper than a plug-in hybrid or a fuel cell vehicle, he noted. And which should have incentives and when?

PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans.

Plug-in

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AUGUST 23, 2011

A 10% reduction in vehicle weight offers fuel savings of 5 to 7% (in mpg), provided the vehicle's powertrain is also downsized, Frost & Sullivan notes. These laws.also challenge OEMs to find innovative solutions to comply with them and still stay profitable. —Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Sandeepan Mondal.

2017

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In terms of fuel economy, the Nissan offers a claimed 18 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway on the rear-drive models. Meanwhile, the hybridized Toyota is supposed to offer up to 22 MPG city and 24 MPG on the highway. Going 4x4 with the Frontier brings those numbers down to 17 city and 22 on the highway.

Nissan

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The cylinder block is manufactured using an innovative thin-wall casting method.

Engine

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Available all-wheel drive, its ratings of up to 51 mpg combined, and a comfortable, spacious interior make it one of the most appealing Camry sedans yet. The plug-in series hybrids would have used dramatically downsized engines—a turbo-2 for the EQS—while halving the EV battery pack.

Camry Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Warranty: In performing some of these modifications you may void your warranty with the vehicles manufacturer. The generator portion of the system can then be downsized, modular, removable, and easily able to utilize any one of a number of technologies such as ICE, Micro Turbine, Stirling, to perhaps even FuelCell and Mr. Fusion.

PHEV

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The CAFE program promised to double fuel economy by 2025 , but from 2012 to 2019, the real-world MPG of new vehicles improved just 7% , and annual gasoline consumption increased from 3.2 MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. billion barrels. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1

EPA

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The CAFE program promised to double fuel economy by 2025 , but from 2012 to 2019, the real-world MPG of new vehicles improved just 7% , and annual gasoline consumption increased from 3.2 MPG as 14 out of 20 automakers failed to meet their standards. billion barrels. In 2019, fuel economy actually worsened, dropping slightly from 25.1

EPA