Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

Traffic contributes more to NO x emissions in Europe than previously thought, according to a new study by a team at the University of Innsbruck. This has been hard to achieve for diesel powered cars, which nowadays mostly rely on selective catalytic reduction due to the high air to fuel ratio during combustion. von der Heyden, M.J.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2014

and Europe have implemented tighter emissions or fuel-economy standards for gasoline-powered vehicles, but Europe''s legion of diesel cars and trucks may get even closer scrutiny. As concerns over urban air quality grow, European analysts see diesel-exhaust emissions as the next major target of regulation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 The Auris is the most sold hybrid in Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. We see dramatic downsizing and boosting [as] something that’s going to for gasoline engines especially. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2011

Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. —Graham Hoare, Executive Director Powertrain Development, Ford of Europe. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2012

Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5 liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. Energy TCe 115.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions. Regional growth projections.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. GDI application will subsequently be expanded across the gasoline engine family and applied to other Hyundai models. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1 Powertrains.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

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. 208 gasoline range. 5-door 208.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

liter gasoline engines combine turbocharging and fuel injection technology to deliver greater fuel economy. Through a worldwide development program, BorgWarner and Ford engineers from North America and Europe worked to maximize performance and fuel economy. The direct-injected 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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Ford Engine North America Fuel Economy 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2013

i-VTEC gasoline engine with manual or automatic transmission. Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 The new Civic Tourer will be launched in Europe in early 2014. liter i-DTEC engine to the level equivalent of a gasoline engine.

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Toyota has also developed a new manual transmission in response to global needs, particularly those in Europe. liter Direct-injection, Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine.

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MARCH 5, 2014

liter VVT-i gasoline engine. Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ l/100 km (fuel economy of 53.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2009

At the tailpipe, the TWC ultimately reduced the regulated and unregulated emissions from the methanol-gasoline engine to the same levels as those generated by a conventional gasoline engine. A paper on their study was published online 3 December in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. —Fan et al.

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Gasoline Emissions Alternative Fuels Engine 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2017

The measures to be taken for nearly all EU5 and EU6 vehicles in Europe will be carried out in close cooperation with the German regulatory authorities. In addition to the advantages in terms of emissions, this results in fuel savings, especially on short journeys. Only then does the treated exhaust gas enter the exhaust system.

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Diesel Exhaust Mercedes Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This year’s forecast recognizes an industry trend for slightly bigger engine sizes in Europe and China as automakers adapt powertrain strategies to tackle updated emissions regulations developed for real-world driving conditions. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving.

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2015

CTS Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators and electronic components, recently acquired Filter Sensing Technologies (FST), an MIT spin-off and developer of radio-frequency (RF) sensors for measuring particulate levels in diesel and gasoline vehicle particulate filters.

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New York City MIT Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2013

Bosch does not believe there is just one powertrain solution for the future; most of the cars on the world’s roads are still running on diesel and gasoline, and things will stay that way for the rest of the decade, Bohr noted. Only the diesel engine will achieve this in the compact class, but the gasoline engine will come close.

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Future Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Gasoline 291

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

In Europe, there will be three engine and manual or CVT transmission choices when Juke sales start in the second half of the year. liter Direct Injection Gasoline turbocharged engine which develops 140kW (188 hp) and 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) of torque. A degree of overlap allows exhaust gas recirculation. improvement.

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Nissan Global Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

These new powertrains deliver greater performance and efficiency, and sit alongside the Sportage’s range of gasoline engines. The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, liter engine delivers greater efficiency and fuel economy. The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

The new Focus features a broad suite of Ford advanced driver assistance technologies and advanced EcoBoost gasoline and EcoBlue diesel engines offering a 10% fuel-efficiency improvement across the range. The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. liter V6 is offered as standard equipment across base, XLT and Limited models and delivers an anticipated improvement in fuel economy of more than 20% versus the current Explorer. V6 and the new 2.0L

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. We’ve adapted a proven engine from Europe, the world’s diesel capital, and married it with the emissions-reducing technology that was perfected in the United States. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. l/100km) on the highway. turbo, a 1.4L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The new units will feature in 60% or more of vehicles sold annually in Japan, United States, Europe and China in 2021, reducing CO 2 emissions in those markets by 15% or more. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. The gasoline engine employs high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system.

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Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71 The metered rate is based on the mass flow of the exhaust gas.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee will be introduced in Jeep dealerships throughout Europe beginning the second quarter of 2014, with four engine choices: the efficient 2.0-liter liter V-6 Pentastar gasoline engine paired to the 9-speed; and in Russia and the Middle East, the new 9-speed is offered in combination with the 2.4-liter

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy Russia 220

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The new Astra is launching with a complete line-up of eight gasoline and diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. The new Astra has grown slightly to provide a roomier interior and, at the same time, it has benefited from engineering enhancements that allow it to improve fuel efficiency and performance. Earlier post.)

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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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2012

liter gasoline engine. Ford has also employed Ti-VCT technology across the EcoSport, Kuga, Edge and Explorer to deliver better fuel efficiency. The technology allows for precise and variable control over the valve timing for optimum performance which improves fuel economy and reduces part-throttle emissions.

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SUV Ford Engine China 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2015

Toyota’s 2015 Auris range in Europe features significant improvements in five key areas; design; sensory quality; the hybrid model; safety; and, improving the model’s segment coverage by some 40%, powertrains. Further lowering Total Cost of Ownership, the new Auris Hybrid now combines an average fuel consumption of just 3.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L The diesel Focus ST is the most fuel? liter engine in the new Focus range—is achieved by electronic calibration, a revised air intake system and a new sports-tuned exhaust. TDCi diesel engine.

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

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JANUARY 11, 2010

(The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX—unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show—for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. Earlier post.). Ford’s “Focus” on the C-Segment.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Lock-up (LU) system comprises the latest NVH damping technology (pendulum damper for diesels and super long travel damper for the gasoline engine). This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. In the T8 Twin Engine variant, paddles shifters enable downshifting.

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