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The reduced complexity of the design of the new integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head ( bottom ) compared to the old ( top ). GM has combined the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting in the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direction injection V6, achieving both better fueleconomy while reducing emissions.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fueleconomy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fueleconomy dipped 22% from 42.5
Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fueleconomy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal
Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). Diesel Fuel Efficiency' quattro drive.
MPG Contributions. Total fuel savings. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fueleconomy rating. Several other systems have been improved over the outgoing model, each contributing to increased fuel efficiency.
liter engine and next-generation Xtronic CVT with sub-planetary gear, offers combined fueleconomy of 34 mpg (6.9 The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra allows Nissan to use the more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra allows Nissan to use the more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter
At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fueleconomy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Earlier post.).
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Engineers at Transonic Combustion, a start-up developing a fuel efficient supercritical (SC) fuel injection and combustion system—Transonic Combustion, or TSCi ( earlier post )—have demonstrated the TSCi process using gasoline fuel at low load without EGR, medium load with EGR, and high speed low load with EGR.
turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100km) on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fueleconomy of 29 mpg (8.1 L/100km), resulting in 33 mpg US (7.1 The Accent is EPA rated at 30 mpg city and 40 on the highway). Along with achieving 40 mpg, the 1.4L L/100km) combined.
Especially with increased production volume of renewable fuels and optimized powertrain solutions for flexible fuel vehicles, there is a chance for combustion engines to not only remain in the market but also be sustainable for future vehicle. The intake manifold was modified for high pressure EGR feed and port fuel injection (PFI).
The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fueleconomy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fueleconomy.
liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5
An analysis by FEV of a modeled automotive scale version of Pinnacle’s 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ) concluded that the engine has the potential to deliver significant additional fueleconomy benefits of up to 42.6% Fueleconomy. mpg US (6.3
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Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. We wanted to improve performance, as well as economy. The standard version achieves a drop in fuel consumption from 4.4 l/100 km (fueleconomy of 53.5
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Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fueleconomy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34 Furthering fuel efficiency are new multi-hole nozzle direct injectors (six holes per injector). Estimated combined cycle fueleconomy is 26 mpg (9.04
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Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.
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The 2022 Golf GTI makes 241 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway. The 2022 Golf R adds all-wheel drive, delivers 315 horsepower, and achieves an EPA-estimated 30 mpg on the highway with the optional DSG dual-clutch automatic. liters (1,984 cc). 1 for the Golf R and 9.6:1 1 for the GTI.
Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fueleconomy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US). l/100 km/h (59 mpg US). The NEDC extra-urban figure drops as low as 4.0
Renault has further improved the fueleconomy of its diesel-powered light commercial van Kangoo and Kangoo Express with the ENERGY dCi 71 and 90 models. This figure includes savings on fueleconomy and an oil change (now at 40,000 km, or 25,000 miles) based on a mileage distribution of 36 months/90,000 km (56,000 miles).
Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fueleconomy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. New 8-speed.
The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) combined fueleconomy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago.
The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fueleconomy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 Valvematic offers a broader range of continuously variable valve timing (lift and phasing) to provide optimal intake valve (not on exhaust side) operation relative to engine demands. The 2014 Corolla offers two 1.8-liter,
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The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fueleconomy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Under the hood of the 2012 Camry Hybrid.
The new Cherokee features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission, developed in partnership with ZF; fueleconomy improvements of more than 45% versus the outgoing Liberty model; and more than 70 advanced safety and security features. l/100 km) and a driving range on a tank of gasoline of nearly 500 miles (805 km).
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turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The number of BMW Models that conform with EU6 exhaust emission requirements will increase. Average fuel consumption is between 4.1
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The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 Fueleconomy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92
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