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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

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JULY 16, 2020

for XSE grade, which uses a dual-outlet exhaust). Most AWD grades have 202 hp, while the Camry XSE AWD grade has 205 hp with dual exhaust. The Camry’s four-cylinder engine uses a very high compression ratio (13:1) and Toyota’s innovative D-4S fuel injection, which employs both direct injection and additional port injectors.

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Toyota Hybrid Camry Hybrid Exhaust 400

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OCTOBER 9, 2011

The Rankine cycle is widely used used commercially to generate power in stationary power plants, and is under consideration as a potential waste heat recovery system for use in both light-duty (BMW, earlier post ; Honda, earlier post ) and heavy-duty ( earlier post ) applications. on the highway cycle and 0.513 on the city cycle.

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Waste Light Ford Vehicles 220

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. represents the next dimension in fuel economy and performance as Cummins continues to broaden our on-highway product line. A two-stage fuel filter system for the ISV5.0

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. An associate at the Anna Engine Plant assembles the Atkinson-cycle engine.

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North America Honda America Hybrid 259

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JANUARY 14, 2016

The PowerCard generates power from exhaust source temperatures ranging from 400-600 °C using Alphabet Energy’s proprietary thermoelectric materials: tetrahedrite and magnesium silicide stannide. The automotive industry is working to meet the increased electrical power requirements of the future car (e.g., The PowerCard.

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Fuel Economy Energy Economy Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The TEG technology, which converts waste heat from gas exhaust into electric energy and has the potential to improve passenger car fuel efficiency by as much as 5%. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. This follow-on light-duty vehicle project, funded in 2011, has a target of a 5% fuel economy improvement.

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Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles 341

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (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. NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. Earlier post.).

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. In that light, it’s the logical follow-up to the previous Charger, which ran for an astounding 18 model years over two generations. The world’s “only” electric muscle car?

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cobra electric supercharger. At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications.

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Water Engine Commercial Diesel 370

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. On the other hand, it is well known that in an internal combustion engine up to 35% of the energy developed by the fuel combustion is dissipated in the exhaust gases.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use.

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Fuel Economy Engine Economy 2014 240

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S.,

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

VTO-funded research has reduced the cost of advanced batteries by 75% since 2008, and nearly every plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road today uses VTO-developed battery technology. In addition, building on prior research, VTO has identified opportunities to significantly increase the power density of electric drive systems.

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Lithium Sulfur Vehicles Energy Storage Affordable 199

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JANUARY 15, 2018

Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. Both eTorque motor generator units employ a pair of belt tensioners to keep the 8-rib drive belt tight when the unit is generating electricity or adding torque to the crankshaft. The exhaust manifolds are cast integral with the cylinder heads.

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

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APRIL 6, 2016

This trend of increasing demand for higher octane gasoline is likely driven by changes in fuel requirements for light-duty vehicles (LDV) in response to increasing fuel economy standards, which will have widespread implications for future gasoline markets, according to EIA analysts. of the LDV market by 2025.

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Downsizing Gasoline Engine Design 150

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Phil Bush, technology manager at Eminox. —Andy Dickinson. Earlier post.)

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 79

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., high octane fuels), and advanced powertrain work. mpg light duty average, or 4.3

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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JUNE 15, 2009

BorgWarner’s new electric butterfly EGR valve technology will debut with a leading commercial engine manufacturer in 2010. BorgWarner is introducing an electric butterfly EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve for diesel applications. Click to enlarge. The brushless motor offers high durability and enhanced power-to-weight ratio.

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2010 Diesel Engine Exhaust 150

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JUNE 24, 2013

liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx is also working with XL Hybrids, a developer of low-cost hybrid electric powertrain system, to convert ten conventionally-powered panel vans into more fuel-efficient, hybrid vehicles.

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Fleet Fuel New York City Isuzu 240

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency' ADEPT schematic. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter. Final EPA figures pending.)

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter, liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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AUGUST 12, 2021

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Finished in Moonlight Cloud, which looked black in some light, our tester had an elegant look.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

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AUGUST 4, 2011

the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes. From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e.,

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. liter turbocharged port and direct-injection engine uses an advanced valve control system to switch between Atkinson cycle and Otto cycle operation to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Technical topics for this FOA—which span the range of DOE interests from fossil to nuclear to renewable and low-carbon energies—include two hydrogen- and fuel-cell-related topics: fuel cell-battery electric hybrid trucks and in-line quality control devices for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

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2015 Hydrogen Fuel Batteries 218

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Direct injection improves fuel economy and performance by delivering the precise amount of gasoline right into the combustion chamber. The advanced fuel injection system works in concert with Ti-VCT, which adjusts the valve timing for optimum performance, helping Focus achieve an estimated 40 mpg highway (5.9 liter engine.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Electric power steering is standard. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L turbo, Cruze’s fuel efficiency enables a cruising range of more than 500 miles (800 km). overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, double continuously cam phaser intake and exhaust (DCVCP). Fuel delivery.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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MARCH 2, 2024

Mild hybrid engine technology uses an electric motor in conjunction with a gasoline engine, but unlike a traditional hybrid it cannot run solely on electricity. The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. second range. Your numbers may differ.

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Range Hybrid Land Rover Clean 80

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 84

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MARCH 10, 2010

The basic commercial power version of the engine offers 300 hp (223 kW) of power and 550 lb-ft (746 N·m) of torque, with a fuel economy improvement of 15% compared to a conventional engine, Hurden said. This not only improves fuel economy, it also eliminates parasitic power losses in the primary module. Click to enlarge.

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