Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Elegant + Powerful + Efficient Editor’s Note: Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . An exaggeration?

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 62

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). The Syracuse team, for example, is using exhaust gas heat to help bring the fuel to SC states.) Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge. L/100km).

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Earlier in the industry, range anxiety was the major EV driver concern.

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Fleet United States Gasoline-Electric Charging 87

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.38 emissions from small handheld tow-stroke engines have decreased in recent years as a result of EPA regulations on these engines. will have demonstrated the feasibility of a passive lean diesel exhaust after-treatment technology for nitrogen oxides abatement.

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Emissions EPA Waste Exhaust 225

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

As reported in a paper in ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , the results showed that GDI technology has the potential to meet the upcoming California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 PM mass standard of 3 mg/mi (phasing in over MY2017? Schematic diagram of test vehicle engine & exhaust system and PM sampling systems.

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Standards Emissions Miles Engine 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

The study by the Ford / AVL team provides an overview of the effects of such a future ethanol-gasoline blend in such an engine. (As In their paper, Robert Stein from AVL and James Anderson and Tim Wallington from Ford begin by reviewing properties of ethanol and gasoline blends. and of gasoline, about 14.6 Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Ford Future 253

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2009

Growth Energy , a new advocacy group promoting ethanol and biofuels, has submitted , on behalf of 52 US ethanol manufacturers, a request for a “green jobs” waiver allowing an increase in the ethanol blend limit from 10% (E10) up to 15% (E15) to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). billion into the US economy annually.

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EPA Energy 2008 GM 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

The 74-year-old Land Rover part of JLR is embarking on what it calls “reimagination,” entailing a new focus on three “families”—Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. John had a chance to sample two Range Rovers which offer views of the different stages of electrification. . Sport SE 3.0-liter Using 91 octane fuel the 3.0-liter

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo. With the anticipated fuel economy ratings at the end of the EPA test cycle, BMW projects that the X3 will be the most fuel-efficient gasoline powered BMW SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) sold in the US to date. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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BMW Auto Fuel Economy Exhaust 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The CX-5 is the first Mazda fully to encompass the range of SKYACTIV technologies. liter gasoline engine with a 13:1 compression ratio. With its 4-2-1 exhaust system, the 2013 CX-5 delivers 155 hp (116 kW) at 6,000 rpm; torque is measured at 150 lb-ft (203 N·m) at 4,000 rpm and redline is reached at 6500 rpm.

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Mazda North America Auto Los Angeles 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. Many of our customers have asked for a Cummins alternative for gasoline or other small displacement automotive diesel engines.

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, Ford says it expects the Fiesta to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States. An integrated exhaust manifold on the engine supports a wider rpm range with the optimum fuel to air ratio. Earlier post.)

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North America 2014 Ford America 236

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JUNE 22, 2017

liter inline-four-cylinder D-4S gasoline engine and a new 3.5-liter With its long-stroke and high compression ratio, multi-hole direct fuel injectors, variable cooling system and VVT-iE, this high-output powerplant takes the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to an increased level of thermal efficiency. Powertrains.

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2018 Hybrid Camry Hybrid MPG 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). In other words, there is not a separate intake or exhaust camshaft. This means we have on the one camshaft one intake valve and one exhaust valve. Top: Valve layout.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The Jaguar XE will be offered with a lighter version of the ZF 8-speed automatic used in the rest of the Jaguar range. Mated with the eight-speed automatic transmission, the Jaguar XE 20d will be the brand’s most fuel efficient model (EPA figures to be released at later date).

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2024

liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 298 horsepower (hp)/295 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 288 hp/383 lb.ft liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline 288 hp/383 lb.ft The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) rates the all-electric range (AER) at 33 miles. The onboard 7.4

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Dodge Plug-in Plug Hybrid 66

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Essentially, Belzowski and his colleague Paul Green found that drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles. You move from one pump to the other. lbs (4 kg).

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Unlike conventional diesels, Cyclone Engines do not require any exhaust after-treatment. The Cyclone Engine burns its fuel at approximately 2,000 °F (1,093 °C), whereas NO x forms at temperatures above 2,300 °F (1,260 °C)—ranges typical for both diesel and gasoline-powered internal combustion engines.

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Diesel Engine Fuel Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

ISE currently delivers gasoline, diesel and fuel cell series hybrid systems for the transit industry. ISE’s CNG Hybrid System is expected to improve fuel efficiency by up to 40%, which enables the removal of a significant amount of onboard fuel storage, without compromising vehicle range. Engine Platform. Emissions Reductions.

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Hybrid ISE Corporation Energy Storage Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode Greater Efficiency.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The gasoline (91 octane recommended, 87 octane minimum) engine offers a specific output of 82.4 Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. Ford intends to make Ti-VCT—which now ranges in announced applications from the 1.6L on the Ford Fiesta up to this 5.0L

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling.

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2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium 236

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JULY 26, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Ti-VCT allows precise, variable control of valve overlap, or the time when intake and exhaust valves are open concurrently. Combining direct injection of gasoline and turbocharging, the EcoBoost2.0-liter Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L The Explorer 3.5-liter

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 23 mpg with the gasoline engine only. But when including the electric range of 25 miles, the city and highway combined number is 56 MPGe. The gas-powered side of the 4xe.

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Jeep PHEV Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 82

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In addition, cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is applied, which is a well known mechanism for improving fuel efficiency, used extensively in passenger vehicles. Euro VI and EPA 2014: Westport ESI is designed to meet the latest emission regulations including Euro VI and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2014 standards.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Final EPA figures pending.) liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT). On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before. The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 15, 2024

liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (on premium gasoline), driving either the front or all-four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg.

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Cadillac Escalade SUV MPG 55

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. It is important to note cold weather can affect the charging time and all-electric driving range.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Demio will be powered by the SKYACTIV-G, Mazda’s next-generation direct injection gasoline engine that achieves improved fuel efficiency due to a high compression ratio of 14.0:1. A next-generation highly-efficient direct-injection gasoline engine that achieves a compression ratio of 14.0:1 Earlier post.) mpg US, 3.3

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Mazda Fuel Economy Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

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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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) Click to enlarge. 220i Coupe.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210