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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 liter gasoline model.

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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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JUNE 26, 2018

Corning Incorporated’s Environmental Technologies business reached a significant production milestone at its Kaiserslautern, Germany manufacturing facility with the production of its 1 millionth Corning DuraTrap GC gasoline particulate filter (GPF) for automotive emissions control.

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JULY 20, 2012

Ford expects the new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) to achieve more than 20 miles of electric-only range and a 550-mile overall range on a single tank of fuel. Fuel economy is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) (2.5L/100km When powered by gasoline, the C-MAX Energi uses the new 2.0-liter

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JUNE 15, 2021

e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. The onboard gasoline engine used to generate electrical energy is also more efficient, resulting in both increased power and better fuel economy. The new inverter is 40% smaller and 30% lighter.

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MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. litres of gasoline equivalent per 100km. —“Global Fuel Economy Initiative Plan of Action 2012-2015.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe to offer Ford’s new 1.5-liter Click to enlarge. liter EcoBoost model.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

L 3-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. announced that it has newly developed the VTEC Turbo, a direct injection gasoline turbo engine family most suitable for small-to-medium-sized vehicles. 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. L 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine / 1.0

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The world’s consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 In 2011 and 2012, higher oil prices and increased fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicles contributed to reduced US consumption. Year-on-year changes in petroleum consumption by region.

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JULY 6, 2022

In Europe, Mazda announced that it will add an all-new e-Skyactiv D diesel engine to the Mazda CX-60 line-up in 2023, joining the PHEV CX-60, which is available to order now. Featuring a new 48V Mazda M Hybrid Boost system, the all-new diesel engine combines high output with excellent fuel economy. An in-line straight-six 3.0-liter

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% L ge /100 km.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Though the engine will first be available in Europe and North America, it will be introduced in other regions over time and will be made for off-highway markets as well. It will be compliant to the US EPA’s 2027 regulations while providing a step change in fuel economy improvement. Additionally, the B6.7

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The 450 hp (336 kW) V6 gasoline engine will be supported by an electric motor powered by a Li-ion battery pack, capable of adding around 75 kW (100 hp) hybrid power boost when required, and a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The company also introduced the the new 2015 Infiniti Q70 to Europe during the show. Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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AUGUST 1, 2012

With AS&G (Auto Stop & Go, i.e., a stop-start system) and other technologies applied, the M and G trim levels achieve fuel economy of 27.2 L/100km) on the JC08 cycle, making the Mirage the most fuel efficient registered gasoline car in Japan. This figure is more than 20% better than Japan’s 2015 Fuel Efficiency Standards.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. Despite the engine having a larger displacement and being more powerful than the EA211 fitted in the Jetta, the engine is more efficient in fuel usage. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The existing emissions trading system in Europe has not worked well, Paltsev says, partly because its price on carbon is quite low, and partly because it does not encompass enough different emissions-producing sectors of the economy. —Sergey Paltsev.

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MAY 29, 2012

Across Europe, more than 4,700 customers ordered a Focus 1.0-liter of the Ford Focus models in Europe’s major 19 markets. —Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. liter engine with improved fuel efficiency and lower CO 2. liter EcoBoost in April, accounting for 23.3%

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. fuel injection timing, number of injections, fuel pressure, injector placement, etc.) and fuel properties. Earlier post.) of total GPF installations by 2020. Ford and GM, will account for 11.5–13.5%

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

First, Honda will further develop its lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system (IMA) with the aim of achieving leading fuel economy among all hybrid vehicles. liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, teamed with a 124 kW electric motor. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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MAY 2, 2013

Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. More than half (57%) of respondents who said they intend to purchase a SUV said they want its fuel economy to be at least 25 mpg (9.4

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Sales in Europe of Ford’s new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX have increased by more than 100% over the previous model, with a high percentage of customers opting for new technology features. Since the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX were introduced in late 2010, more than 135,000 vehicles have been sold across Europe. in 2011 (up from 6.7%

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MARCH 9, 2010

EcoBoost gasoline engine. Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. This takes CO 2 emissions down to a class-leading 99 g/km with combined fuel economy of 3.8 TDCi diesel.

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MARCH 6, 2019

As a new core model, the CX-30 will be rolled out to global markets, with sales starting from Europe this summer. gasoline engine delivers enhanced driving performance, fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness. It provides smooth yet robust performance combined with a fine balance of fuel economy, quietness and low emissions.

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JUNE 15, 2010

For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). Two of the four engines are new: the entry-level gasoline engine (85 kW / 115 PS / 114 hp) and the common rail TDI (103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp). L/100km) (forecast EPA values for the USA).

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MARCH 31, 2015

Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Gasoline particulate filters effectively control particulate emissions under all operating conditions. This difference drives different choices for optimal filter technologies.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic is currently working with four OEMs on evaluating the system, Rocke said: one each in Asia, North America, Europe and the other in the heavy-duty engine sector. The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 8, 2013

HEDGE-III will investigate solutions to the primary barriers to high efficiency in gasoline engines. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has launched its third cooperative research program aimed at developing a high-efficiency gasoline engine for the light-duty automotive and medium-duty engine markets. Source: SwRI. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

The 500 and Panda will be available with a new gasoline mild hybrid engine that combines the latest 3-cylinder FireFly 1.0-liter liter 69hp gasoline engine, the mild hybrid version improves fuel efficiency, reducing CO 2 emissions on the road by up to 30% without impeding performance. Compared to the outgoing 1.2-liter

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter Numerous additional measures have been adopted to further improve both engine performance and fuel economy.

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MAY 3, 2019

Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. liter GDI, gasoline-direct-injection four-cylinder engine delivering maximum power of 105 PS and 147 N·m of torque. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric. The new IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Plug-in both feature the known Kappa 1.6-liter

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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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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JUNE 20, 2012

A new report from Pike Research finds that rising fuel prices and stronger fuel economy regulations will stimulate increasing demand for clean diesel vehicles in markets around the world, and forecasts sales of these vehicles will increase from 9.1 Demand for diesel cars is primarily driven by their fuel economy.

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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine with innovative cylinder deactivation technology for further reducing CO 2 emissions and improving fuel efficiency by up to 6%. EcoBoost with cylinder deactivation will debut in early 2018, becoming the first production three-cylinder engine with that fuel-saving feature. Earlier post.).

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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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