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JANUARY 9, 2014

Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Its EPA estimated ratings of up to 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined (8.4, As a comparison, the 2014 Impreza with automatic is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.). Liquid (hydraulic) engine mounts on models with the CVT help to dampen vibration. In the base 2.0

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

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MARCH 26, 2015

The challenge was making those significant advancements while ensuring that the engine we produced would be commercially viable. —Michael Ruth, Director/Technical Project Leader, Advanced Light-Duty. The demonstration vehicle, provided by Nissan North America, is a 2010 Nissan Titan originally equipped with a gasoline V8 engine.

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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. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. Due to ultra-low internal friction and efficient combustion, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7,

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy 230

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JUNE 5, 2012

mpg in May from the level in April to 23.7 mpg US (9.9 mpg US (18%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1 mpg US (8.1 The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1 mpg US (8.1

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Altair ProductDesign is partnering with Edison2 to assist in the design of the new Very Light Car 4.0 (VLC VLC 4.0), the next generation version of the innovative, light-weight, fuel-efficient vehicle entered in the Progressive Automotive XPRIZE in 2010. Earlier post.). The VLC 4.0 Click to enlarge. g of carbon dioxide.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. 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.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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MAY 16, 2013

These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module.

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MPG Mercedes Gasoline Diesel 294

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km. 70 kW (95 hp), which is around twice as much as in today’s Porsche hybrid drive, while the supercharged three-liter V6 engine still produces 245 kW (333 hp) here. Combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5 Panamera S Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid.

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Porsche Plug-in MPG Concept 294

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MARCH 9, 2022

liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The Mazda CX-60 powertrain line-up features three new engines: the e-Skyactiv G PHEV unit and two straight-six engines: a 3.3 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). 2015 ( 400 MPG by 2015) to overcome the inertia of the higher-emitting older vehicles in the fleet.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. We only drove ’normal’ ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars before but those gave me a feeling of always being in a hurry. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The eAssist “light electrification” system supports highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.36 L/100km) and 25 mpg (9.41 Ecotec direct injection four-cylinder engine and next-generation six-speed automatic transmission, the eAssist system incorporates a 115V (0.5 Mated to a 2.4L Mated to a 2.4L

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MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. liter, two-cylinder Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, along with improved hybrid system efficiency. Efficient powertrain.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. Equipped with a V6 TSI engine, two electric motors and externally chargeable 10.7 l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. Drive system.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. kWh air-cooled battery pack.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 km/l (43 mpg US or 5.5 liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) hybrid engine mated to a 38 kW electric motor (up 3 kW—8.6%—from 42 mpg US / 5.7

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine delivers power of 38 kW / 51 hp. Between 1,800 and 2,250 rpm the 55 kilogram light turbo-diesel direct injection engine delivers 120 N·m (89 l b-ft) maximum torque. Since they share a common construction as an engine family, the 0.8

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Audi’s redesigned executive-class A6 will offer a choice of four- and six-cylinder powerplants at launch in early 2011: two gasoline engines and three TDI units. Each of these engines makes use of technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform. liters per 100 km (32 mpg US), 172 g CO 2 per km (277 g/mile).

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MARCH 3, 2015

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Concept V?ision liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. liters per 100 km (78 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 71 g/km. m panoramic sliding sunroof is divided into two sections and lets in a large amount of light.

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Plug-in Mercedes Concept MPG 150

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. liter gasoline engines will extend from 115 kW (156 hp) in the GLA 200 to 155 kW (211 hp) in the GLA 250. mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). 2015 GLA-Class.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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MARCH 25, 2022

liter direct-injection, Atkinson-cycle engine. The latest iteration of the internal combustion engine has several new elements within its architecture to help achieve a thermal efficiency of 41%, one of the highest figures within the automotive industry for a production road car.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 22, 2017

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 Advanced engines. across vehicle types, at a cost of $75–$149 for various engine sizes.

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JUNE 23, 2014

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 fuel economy (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.). Source: Cummins.

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JUNE 29, 2015

Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 TFSI quattro.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Malibu Eco is the first Chevrolet vehicle to feature eAssist, GM’s light electrification system already introduced in the Buick lineup. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 The system also enables the Ecotec engine to shut down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, which saves fuel.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). annual increase in fuel economy from 2012 to 2040 as a result of GHG emission and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. mpg US or 4.3

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MARCH 28, 2013

unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. liter Subaru Boxer engine with a 13.4-hp kW nickel-metal hydride battery is located under a revised rear floor area, and the engine uses an integrated starter/generator for the automatic start/stop feature.

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APRIL 27, 2013

At Auto Shanghai, BYD introduced its “Green Hybrid” initiative; among the technologies included in that effort is the use of a 48 VDC vehicle voltage platform using BYD’s internally developed Li-ion batteries (versus 12VDC Lead-Acid technologies). on a 30 mpg car, that’s as much as a 7 mpg improvement!).

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A smoother look Two Engine Choices Potent & efficient turbo power Honda gives drivers options of two 4-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic Hatch. turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined.

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