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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Flanders is an industry leader in the development and sale of electric motors and generator systems, as well as automation and control systems for heavy industrial applications. This energy is then fed back to power the wheel motors, allowing the diesel engine to be downsized.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 11, 2016

began sales in Japan of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda is targeting sales of approximately 200 units in the first year, with a focus on lease sales mainly to local government bodies or businesses Honda has already been working with over the years for the development and popularization of FCVs.

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Japan Honda Sale Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Annual stop-start light duty vehicle sales by region, world markets: 2013-2022. By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% of total vehicle sales, according to a new report by Navigant Research. Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. As a result, the Yaris Hybrid maintains identical occupant space and the same 286 liter luggage capacity as that of the standard model. Yaris Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

of total worldwide light-duty vehicle sales by 2023, or about 2.5 Accordingly, Navigant expects this luxury brand push to increase global sales of plug-in EVs significantly in the near term. Light-duty EV sales by scenario, world markets: 2014-2023. HEV sales are expected to surpass 2.4 million units. Source: Navigant.

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Plug-in Plug Global Sale 276

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APRIL 8, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts that total annual global light-duty start-stop vehicle (SSVs) sales will reach 59 million, accounting for 55% of all light duty vehicle sales. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”. This also offers opportunities for other engine efficiencies such as electric boost. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. In addition, Honeywell’s forecast calls for electric boosting products to help support compliance with more stringent national environmental standards. liter six-cylinder.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). Each of these nine pathways produced a specific fuel economy standard and cost estimate measured at retail price equivalence. The results for each fuel economy scenario are: Scenario I: (47 mpg CAFE standard, 37.6 Source: CAR.

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APRIL 1, 2024

For nearly two decades, SAIC, which employs more than 200,000 people, has been a powerhouse in China, but its sales fell by 16% in the first two months of this year from a year earlier, according to an SAIC filing. In China, EV sales account for 23% of total car sales, with that number on the rise.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

those which do not favor one technology over another through consumer incentives, federal subsidies, testing standards or technology-specific credits. The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines. When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said.

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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 Click to enlarge. l/100km (42.8

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Nissan Engine Downsizing Europe 255

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). Included in this is a temporary program that will provide additional credit provisions as incentives for the development and sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 27, 2014

The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

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Fuel Economy Auto Economy Standards 150

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MAY 31, 2018

The Dearman transport refrigeration system combines cryogenic refrigeration with a Dearman engine and a downsized vapor compression refrigeration cycle, giving it several decisive advantages. The retailer has more than 1,000 stores across the UK and 60% of its UK turnover is from food sales.

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Emissions Diesel Belgium Downsizing 170

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JANUARY 18, 2010

A new report from Frost & Sullivan, Implementation Roadmap of CO 2 Tax Banding in European Countries and Impact Analysis on Powertrain and Green Technology Adoption , finds that about 80% of the European vehicle sales is expected to be in the less than 150 g/km CO 2 emission band by 2015. g/km—in model year 2016. Hariher Balasubramanian.

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2015 Downsizing CO2 Sale 186

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APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e.,

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

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 output of more than 100 kW, with an output density of 3.1 Honda will begin lease sales in Japan of this all-new Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post.). Earlier post ).

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

Other dimensions of the Mark VIII were larger in all directions, a stark contrast to the extreme downsizing implemented on Mark VI, a measure pushed further by the tidy proportions of the Mark VII.& liter displacement with the company’s standard V8, but was much more technologically advanced. inch measurement of the Mark VII.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

activities closer to the market such as public procurement, standardization and demonstration activities. re-launch the inter-service task force to study and follow up the main cases of automotive plant closures or significant downsizing. The Commission is convinced that financing should cover.

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Auto Industry 2020 Industry Industrial 231

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JUNE 18, 2013

By 2020, Bosch expects to see new vehicle sales reaching some 110 million units worldwide, with 12 million of them with an electrical powertrain. This will be done with a broad range of efficiency-enhancing technologies, including the turbocharging of downsized engines. How can this be achieved technically? And this is a good thing.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Extrapolating from company targets, a future compact-size Lucid—think the size of Tesla Model 3 or Model Y—could decisively downsize its battery without sacrificing useful range. In his role as an SAE board member, Nicholson also supports future-proof standards for EVs, connectors and chargers. Infrastructure Law is providing $7.5

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Batteries Battery Supplies GM 93

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The new Audi A1 Sportback, which will go on-sale in 2012, is a five-door version of the compact 3-door A1. All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. TDI with 66 kW (90 hp); it comes standard with the top TFSI model with 136 kW (185 hp). Audi A1 Sportback. Click to enlarge.

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MPG Audi Diesel Fuel 218

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

The latest Euro VI emission standards, for example, comparable in stringency to US 2010 standards, became effective in 2013. —Jog Lall, sales and marketing director Eminox. It was less than 12 months following the sale of the air-cooled version of its technology to Valeo. Earlier post.)

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Further standards such as LV-148 as defined by the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) are providing further structure to the 48V nominal voltage approach, which allows high power energy recuperation without exceeding 60V. The technology can also be applied to medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle platforms.

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Congress Hybrid Exhaust Gas-Electric 236

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts 230

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MARCH 5, 2013

Reaching this level is ambitious but achievable, the paper noted; the enacted fuel economy standards around the world require annual improvements of up to 4.7%. EU, Japan) had significant reduction in their vehicle sales, and on the other hand, the least efficient markets (e.g. The trend is toward smaller displacements (downsizing).

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JUNE 15, 2011

Significant public messaging from the government on EVs has yet to lead to either promised breakthroughs in battery technology or significant sales outside of public fleets. Combined, EVs and hybrids could reach 15% of aggregate new-car sales in the four major markets—Europe, North America, China, and Japan—in 2020.

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. EPA’s proposed GHG standards, which are. mpg US (5.87 mpg US (5.87 improvements.

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final. Background. mpg by 2025.

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MAY 26, 2015

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be built at the Asan, South Korea plant and will go on sale in select markets later this Fall. Pricing will be announced before the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid goes on sale this Fall. 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid comes standard with seven airbags, including a new driver’s knee airbag. Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example from the very pinnacle of Grand Prix sales, found in pretty decent condition in a Colorado self-service wrecking yard. The #1 and #2 all-time sales years for the Grand Prix were 1977 and 1976, respectively. The "Cordova landau top" came standard on the LJ. Sales were brisk.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It’s even going to keep a few of Chrysler’s oldest units around — just with some improvements designed to meet the relevant emissions standards.& Stellantis wants to have 75 EVs on sale globally by the end of the decade.& We could go and redo the Hemi, but we realized we needed to downsize the engine and bring up the power."

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