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The Typhoon by Shadow Six Racing is a high-performance fusion of an all-terrain vehicle and a watercraft, designed for motorsports enthusiasts and defense applications. Powered by a twin-supercharged Yamaha GP1800 SVHO engine, the Typhoon boasts speeds of over 80 mph, according to Man of Many. Learn more at shadowsixracing.com.
Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter
2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. The next-generation Fusion 1.6-liter
miles per gallon in an off-the-showroom floor, non-modified 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, nearly doubling its EPA rating. Not only does this demonstrate the Fusion Hybrid’s fuel efficiency, it also shows that driving technique is one of the keys to maximizing its potential.” The Fusion Hybrid 1,000-Mile Challenge started on 25 April.
Of crucial importance in this respect is the networking of all systems, or “sensor fusion”. PRE-SAFE Brake can detect pedestrians and initiate autonomous braking to avoid a collision at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Any speed between 30 km/h (19 mph) and 200 km/h can be selected as the desired cruising speed.
The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L Engine drive - positive split. Engine drive - negative split.
Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford is boosting the on-road fuel economy performance of its 2013 model year hybrid vehicles in the US and Canada.
liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. liter engine is a little dynamo.” This enables the engine to run in a wider rpm band with the optimum fuel-to-air ratio.
Today, Ford sells approximately 35,000 electrified vehicles a year, led by the Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid. Ford’s plan to invest in even more capacity for its five-passenger C-MAX electrified models for North America replaces an earlier plan of introducing the gasoline-engine-powered seven-passenger C-MAX multi-activity vehicle.
l/100 km), higher than the combined cycle mileage ratings of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants and a significant boost over the 29 mpg combined of the MY 2015 Malibu with 2.5L engine with start/stop. Engine and Drive Unit. —Jesse Ortega, Chevrolet Malibu chief engineer. An 80-cell, 1.5
The system incorporates radar sensing, vision sensing and data fusion into a single module to enable a suite of active safety systems including full speed range adaptive cruise control; adaptive headlamp control; traffic sign recognition; forward collision warning; pedestrian detection; and autonomous braking.
The upcoming new Ford C-MAX PHEV and HEV models ( earlier post ), like the company’s next-generation hybrids, will use the company’s powersplit architecture with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle engine in combination with a high-voltage electric traction motor generator and a lithium-ion battery system.
The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). mpg US) in the European test cycle.
liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW). Earlier post.)
ZF TRW also has just launched its first production passenger car and commercial vehicle radar and camera fusion systems. —Ken Kaiser, vice president, engineering for the ZF TRW global electronics business. Semi-automated driving demo. ZF TRW demonstrated its semi-automated driving capabilities at a test track event in Berlin.
Volkswagen said that the concept—a fusion of A and B segments—demonstrates the flexibility of the MQB toolkit. The concept features a 162 kW / 218 hp TSI engine. The 2-liter turbo gasoline injection engine accelerates the coupé to 100 km/h in 6.5 The concept car has a top speed of 244 km/h (152 mph).
liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. liter engine. The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Assist features make automated driving possible in all speed ranges for the first time in a series production truck: Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 mph: Improves safety, efficiency, and driver comfort by automatically decelerating and accelerating to maintain a safe following distance.
Atkinson engine and an 88 kW electric motor with an eCVT hybrid power-split transaxle (HF35) and a 35 kW, 7.6 Total system horsepower is 188, top speed is 102 mph, and top speed in electric mode is 85 mph. C-MAX Energi originally went on sale in late 2012, and was joined by its sedan sibling, the Fusion Energi, in February 2013.
However, Consumer Reports’ engineers cautioned that buyers expecting their car to deliver the EPA’s figure of 47 mpg posted on the window sticker might be disappointed. Testers found the Accord Hybrid has a very impressive hybrid system that smoothly transitions between battery and engine power. Earlier post.).
Engine power (kW). Engine torque (N·m). Both parallel hybrid powertrains—PHEV and HEV—use Hyundai’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and the Nu 2.0L (1999 cm 3 ) GDI 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine with DCVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing).
All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module. The V6 diesel engine in the S 350 BlueTEC has a displacement of 2987 cc, an output of 190 kW (258 hp) and torque of 620 N·m (457 lb-ft). S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
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Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option. Engine range. liter TDCi engine. liter gasoline engine. Mondeo 5-door.
Audi unveiled the eighth generation of its successful A6 full-size sedan; all engines feature Audi’s 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) system ( earlier post ) as standard equipment. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. g/mi)) is a 3.0
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The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot assistance system, which enables it to drive completely autonomously at speeds of up to 85 km/h (53 mph). The engine develops 330 kW (449 hp) and a maximum torque of 2,200 N·m (1,623 lb-ft). Multisensor fusion. V2V and V2I.
Targeted to achieve AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, C-MAX Energi pairs a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.
mph) on the open road, approaches bus stops automatically, where it opens and closes its doors. The Mercedes-Benz OM 936 in-line six-cylinder engine is installed on the left in the rear. The new Mercedes-Benz M 936 G gas engine is also an option. Data transmission takes place via the standardized ITS-G5 frequency band at 5.9
Taking advantage of Continental’s sensor fusion technology as part of the ContiGuard safety concept, the vehicle is able to track all objects as they enter into the sensors’ field of view. The systematic networking with driver information and drive systems is gradually advancing the concept toward its goal.
Crew Chief works by receiving information from the engine computer. ” The Department of Energy details that fuel economy is reduced by 1% for every mile per hour above 55 mph. It also is being tested on Escape and Fusion. The average vehicle crash costs an employer $16,500, according to the US Department of Labor.
direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with a thermal efficiency of 40%; the engine delivers an estimated 104 hp and 109 lb-ft (148 N·m) of torque. The SPORT function holds lower gears longer and combines power from the engine and electric motor for maximum performance. Total system hp.
System power output of 505 kW (677 hp) and a combined torque of both engines of 950 N·m (700.7 The piloted driving showcar explores the fusion of the car’s architecture with the display and control concept to create a novel unit. The hybrid powertrain has a muscular 4.0 TFSI V-8 working together with a powerful e-motor.
This weekend, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is being put to the ultimate fuel-efficiency test. Already rated as the most fuel-efficient, mid-sized sedan in America, the Fusion Hybrid will need to average at least 57 mpg to achieve its goal. The 1,000-Mile Challenge starts at around 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, from Mount Vernon, Va.,
liter direct-injected engine, Ioniq Hybrid offers a total system output of 139 horsepower while providing low emissions, outstanding efficiency and range. direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with a thermal efficiency of 40% and delivers an estimated 104 horsepower and an estimated 109 lb-ft (148 N·m) of torque.
Overall, Hyundai tuned ride and handling—as well as noise, vibration and harshness levels—towards superior ride quality, while insulation in the instrument panel minimizes engine compartment noise intrusion. Of particular note is the smooth integration of the engine with the motor in the new 6-speed DCT in the hybrids.
mph) in nose-to-tail traffic. mph) or the line of vehicles breaks up, the traffic jam pilot informs the driver that they need to take charge of driving once again. Once the parking maneuver is over, the system automatically engages the tiptronic P position and switches off engine and ignition. zFAS and sensor fusion.
direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with a thermal efficiency of 40%, delivering an estimated 104 horsepower (78 kW) and an estimated 109 lb-ft (148 N·m) of torque. direct-injected Atkinson four-cylinder Kappa engine. The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid both feature a new Kappa 1.6 kWh capacity.
It was all-new for the 2018 model year, and was engineered from the start to accommodate 2021’s PHEV version. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (rated at 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque) and the 8-speed automatic transmission. The e-Save button also toggles to invoke Battery Charge, which recharges the pack using engine power.
liter four-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The system defaults to Normal when restarting the engine so, for the most performance opt for Sport, where the steering effort is increased and there is added responsiveness of the engine and transmission. Road Test: 2019 Ford Fusion Energi.
Climbing and descending this twisting road would be a true test for any car, SUV or truck, but when testing a hybrid there is an extra check on the performance the electric motor adds to the gasoline engine. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine is mated to a 44-kWh electric motor that is powered by a 1.49-kWh
Asher never opened the hood to show the engine. a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over. a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over.
A car like the Circuit does not like to be stuck on roads with 25 mph speed limits, but those roads made up most of the prescribed route. Or maybe just snap up the engineers. Other parts that need work are the incredibly thick sills between the occupants and the doors (you can see what Im talking about in this picture ).
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