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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 l/100 km) (under three scenarios) by 2030.

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Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

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The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi charge is nearly invisible to the eye. L/100km), with city testing being finalized this year, estimated at 47 mpg (5.0

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. As a result, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text. The constantly fully charged battery supplies the vehicle’s electrical system during the stopped phase of the engine (e.g. The system saves up to 0.2

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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. Smart Regenerative Charging. A Smart Regenerative Charging system increases the alternator output when the vehicle brakes or decelerates. The standard Focus ECOnetic offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0L/100km

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 Sport mode raised the excitement.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 mpg US) and 134 g/km respectively. Powertrains.

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