Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is demonstrating the ultra-low carbon XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle ( earlier post ) at the 2012 CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event in the UK. liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Land Rover PHEV Carbon Lithium Ion 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy 261

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. Earlier post.). Audi says the approach is sufficient to meet Euro 6 particle limits without the use of a particulate filter. Earlier post.) smooth running.

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine 304

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. . In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2015

liter Endurance V8 gasoline engine will be available in the all-new Titan and Titan XD full-size pickup trucks. The engine features four-valves per cylinder; Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL); and Direct Injection, and is rated at 390 hp (291 kW) @ 5,800 rpm and 401 lb-ft (544 N·m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm.

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Gasoline Nissan Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Like DSF for gasoline engines, dDSF uses individual cylinder deactivation control strategies to meet torque demand at optimal fuel and aftertreatment efficiency. Engine controller with dDSF: Tula’s proprietary SW for smooth, efficient operation and fuel economy gains.

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Diesel Future Fuel Economy China 221

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2020

By using dDSF software to control cylinder deactivation in a diesel engine, Cummins and Tula demonstrated significant reductions in emissions and fuel consumption. Like DSF for gasoline engines, dDSF uses individual cylinder deactivation control strategies to meet torque demand at optimal fuel and aftertreatment efficiency.

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Diesel Emissions Exhaust Engine 286

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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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. Combined system power output is 192 horsepower and EPA estimated fuel economy numbers are 50 city, 54 highway and 52 combined for the Blue trim.

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Hyundai 2020 Solar MPG 403

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

gasoline five cylinder; the 2.0L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. The car exhibits significantly reduced fuel consumption and emission values compared to the previous model thanks to the switch to turbo-gasoline (TSI) and common rail turbodiesel direct injection engines (TDI). TDI Clean Diesel; and the 2.0L

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is currently the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline car in the US, with combined EPA rating of 40 mpg (5.88 Fuel economy with the 5-speed is 37 mpg (6.36 2015 Mirage ES. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), consisting of 37 mpg (6.36 l/100 km) city and 44 mpg (5.35 l/100 km) combined/34 mpg (6.92

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Mitsubishi MPG 2015 Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The truck is being officially unveiled at a voice of the customer event hosted by CALSTART at the Southern California Gas Energy Resource Center today. EDI’s technology effectively tripled the miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) of the baseline 14,500-pound CNG-powered truck from approximately 9 miles per GGE to 27.

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Plug-in Gas Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km.). The all-new 3.0-liter

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2014 MPG Chrysler Fuel Economy 326

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

More than 1,200 engineers and academics are participating in the two-day event, which features presentations exploring the core theme “Knock the Limit of Powertrain Technologies: To Enhance Value for Customers.”. The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. In the Smart Stream G 1.6

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Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Startup Elio Motors unveiled its prototype 3-wheeler at a press event in Michigan. The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) in the city.

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Motor Motors Motoring MPG 287

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

liter EcoBoost gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) four-cylinder unit. Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. With the MyLincoln Mobile app, MKC owners can start, lock, unlock and locate the vehicle, as well as schedule a remote start event for a set time.

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Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

Motoaki and his colleagues analyzed data from a fleet of Nissan LEAFs operated as taxis over roughly 500 Direct Current Fast Charge (DCFC) events. Temperatures for the charging events ranged from 15 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The researchers found that charging times increased significantly when the weather got cold.

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Charging Idaho Taxi Gasoline-Electric 260

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. Fuel Economy.

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Fuel Economy Detroit Economy Michigan 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

This will be the most powerful mass production gasoline engine offered by Mazda, putting out 340 horsepower (hp) and 369 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda says that the VEZEL fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe, the functionality of a minivan and excellent fuel economy. The hybrid’s fuel economy of 27.0 The gasoline realize fuel economy of 20.6 Honda Motor Co., began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. liter engine.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 296

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy 170

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Clean Fleet Report will have detailed reviews of the Sportage gasoline, hybrid and eventually the plug-in hybrid in the coming months. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. Liter Inline 4-cylinder, Gasoline. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Both the E-Class sedan and wagon offer a range of gasoline and diesel engines, all coming with the ECO start/stop system as standard equipment. The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. Earlier post.). city/highway).

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine 2014 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gasoline-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company’s 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference. The Kizashi EcoCharge has the capability to deliver a 25% fuel economy gain. Kizashi EcoCharge. Click to enlarge.

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New York Suzuki Concept Lithium Ion 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2013

FORTÉ can be used to accurately simulate both autoignition and flame propagation phenomena in the cylinder, allowing designers to create engines with optimal performance, better fuel economy and reduced emissions. —Bernie Rosenthal.

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Design Engine Fuel Economy Fuel 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent).

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter liter EcoDiesel is capable of towing 7,400 pounds—more than any competitor’s gasoline V-8 equipped SUVs.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will again have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on 8 May. Other activities include educational displays, speakers, cars on display, exhibits, music and food.

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Green 2010 Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

delivers performance and fuel economy equivalent to that of current high performance diesel-fueled engines, but with diesel substitution of more than 90%. In addition to delivering performance and fuel economy, Westport HPDI 2.0 Westport HPDI 2.0

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Engine Fuel Economy Diesel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. Many of our customers have asked for a Cummins alternative for gasoline or other small displacement automotive diesel engines. Cummins ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. The gas power Toyota’s hybrid automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. It combines a 2.0-liter, The last four have a contrasting black roof.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. Fuel Economy Run entrants also will return to the Racing Research Center.

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2010 Green Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010. Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the REEP system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. gasoline V8 for the Ford F-150, the system can be applied to several vehicle types running a variety of fuels.

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St. Louis F-150 Range Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

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