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liter engine and next-generation Xtronic CVT with sub-planetary gear, offers combined fuel economy of 34 mpg (6.9 The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra allows Nissan to use the more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter The engine’s internal friction has been reduced, improving efficiency. Fuel economy is rated at 30 mpg (7.84

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. The engine utilizes high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system for greater thermal efficiency output, which reduces energy losses associated with exhaust and cooling systems and the movement of mechanical parts, among other factors.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, l/100 km) on the highway.

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MARCH 4, 2010

The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The chart shows heat release from a standard diesel combustion cycle (solid black line), overlaid with the heat release from a TSCi cycle (dashed blue line). Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge. L/100km) highway.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). (It l/100 km (43.6 Source: Vent et al.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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APRIL 15, 2010

Mercedes-Benz achieved the low emissions solely by means of internal engine measures and without an additional particulate filter in the case of the Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engines or a fuel economy penalty. The fuel injection has been changed, and the injection nozzle, piping and mounting systems redesigned.

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JULY 1, 2011

Gillig LLC, one of the nation’s largest transit bus manufacturers, now offers the Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA) as standard equipment on their hybrid buses. over traditional alternator technology; fuel economy improvements and. over traditional alternator technology; fuel economy improvements and.

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Hybrid Standards DC Fuel Economy 199

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S., Uesugi, Y.,

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AUGUST 14, 2017

Red dotted lines represent the corresponding Bharat Stage IV (BS IV) NO x emission standard according to vehicle type: 0.08 NO x aftertreatment included three-way catalyst (TWC) for the petrol car, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for both diesel cars. gNO x /km for gasoline; and 0.25

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Gasoline India Diesel Emissions 150

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MARCH 5, 2014

Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) valve lifters and a twin-tank oil pan further contribute to reduced internal resistance. What was already one of the lightest engines of its type was made even lighter by fitting a cylinder head with a built-in exhaust manifold. New AYGO comes in both standard and Eco-versions. mpg US increasing to 57.4

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MPG Engine Fuel Economy Toyota 287

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JUNE 15, 2014

outboards—release one-fifth of the carbon monoxide emissions of a four-stroke engine at idle and are compliant with stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), European Union (EU), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-Star ultra-low emissions standards.

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Cleaner Wisconsin 2002 Fuel Economy 225

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MAY 6, 2019

To optimize further the partially premixed combustion mode, they also assessed the combined use of partially premixed combustion mode and EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). It is widely accepted that internal combustion engines are one of the most predominant contributors to atmospheric pollution. —Li et al. Zhang, Q.,

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Gas Emissions Engine China 207

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016

LiquidPiston will be developing its X4 test rig: a prototype 30 kW diesel X-engine, with targeted brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of 186 g/kWh (better fuel efficiency than heavy duty truck engines, and twice the fuel economy of a gasoline engine over a typical drive cycle). Shkolnik et al. 2014) Click to enlarge.

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Engine Exhaust 2014 Diesel 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The likewise updated eight-speed Steptronic transmission is available for the rear-wheel-drive models as an option in place of the standard six-speed manual gearbox, and included as standard on the all-wheel-drive models. With the standard six-speed manual gearbox fitted, the new figures are 9.5 lbs) over the outgoing engines.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. The upgraded version of the Pentastar V-6 is the standard engine in most trim levels of the 2019 Ram 1500, specifically tuned for truck duty and rated at 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The Pentastar V-6 uses an 11.3:1

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2019 Hybrid Fuel Economy Volt 240

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JULY 22, 2014

liter EcoBoost fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology for F-150. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Boosting 2.7-liter The 24-valve 3.5-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

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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 Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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MAY 6, 2012

All engines have the same mounting position and orientation in the new A3—this is standardized in the modular transverse platform. In the new A3, all gasoline engines have their exhaust side facing the rear, and—like the diesel engines—they are also tilted 12 degrees towards the rear. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA. 2015 Jetta. Click to enlarge.

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The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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Diesel Market Power Powered 210

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. Automatic transmissions lose power and fuel economy in the torque converter.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

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We have introduced high‐efficiency diesel engines and diesel particulate filters that eliminate almost all particle emissions from the exhaust tailpipe. The very latest generation of diesel technology combines clean diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control mechanisms.

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Diesel Fleet Renewable Fuel 150

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop. liter EcoBoost’s fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150. 2015 F-150. Click to enlarge. EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

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At the upcoming New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet will reveal the compact 2011 Cruze Eco—the high-efficiency model referenced last year that will deliver an estimated 40 mpg on the highway using a 1.4L Ecotec turbo is standard on Eco, LT and LTZ models. Standard on LS models is a 1.8L The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco.

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Iveco has introduced the New Stralis XP long-haul truck, featuring fuel savings of up to 11% and a reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) of up to 5.6% The New Stralis XP builds on the foundation of the Stralis Hi-Way, launched in 2012 and named “International Truck of the Year 2013”. in long-distance transport operations.

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Fuel Fuel Economy Engine Exhaust 150

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Normal balances both fuel economy and acceleration feel; Power prioritizes acceleration feel. On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before.

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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.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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JANUARY 16, 2018

Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. Close ratios at the mid-range gears improve passing power. inches; bore remains at 3.44 respectively).

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diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 TDI, which conforms to the Euro-6 emissions standard. With a new 2.0L l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. mm bore, and 95.5-mm

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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MARCH 14, 2010

In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

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Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In city driving, it is expected to achieve an efficiency rating of 80 MPGe based on US Environmental Protection Agency standards. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid 150

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JUNE 2, 2014

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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