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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter liter TDCi engines and include a lean NO x trap for cleaner exhaust emissions, while friction is reduced with microscopic applications of Diamond Like Coating (DLC); engine breathing is enhanced with a Variable Nozzle Turbocharger. liter and 2.0-liter

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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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MARCH 26, 2018

At the New York International Auto Show this week, Toyota will stage the premiere of the new 2019 Corolla Hatchback. liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS) ( earlier post ) with gains in power, fuel efficiency, and cleaner emissions. The all-new TNGA-based powertrain features the 2.0-liter

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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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OCTOBER 7, 2016

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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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

A team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a paper assessing technical barriers to the use of higher blends of ethanol. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments). Primary technical concerns with using intermediate-level blends of ethanol in the vehicle fleet include: Fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

Featuring Mazda’s own Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition combustion method, the SKYACTIV-X engine represents the next step in Mazda’s quest to develop a gasoline engine with the ideal internal combustion mechanism. Top: Mazda’s road map to the ideal internal combustion engine in 2011. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy 170

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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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MAY 6, 2012

In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The common rail fuel injection system builds a system pressure of up to 1,800 bar; the fuel is atomized by eight-hole nozzles.

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APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. Hydrogen-enriched exhaust is routed to the intake. mpg) and a 9.2% 2014-01-1190.

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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. l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 A complex exhaust gas recirculation system is also used. Close-coupled exhaust gas aftertreatment in the EA288 diesel.

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New York 2015 Diesel Exhaust 220

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JULY 22, 2014

All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing that improves torque while helping lower emissions. Other new features of the 2.7-liter

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F-150 Ford 2015 Exhaust 199

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Direct injection improves fuel economy and performance by delivering the precise amount of gasoline right into the combustion chamber. The advanced fuel injection system works in concert with Ti-VCT, which adjusts the valve timing for optimum performance, helping Focus achieve an estimated 40 mpg highway (5.9

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) with colleagues from the US, China and Germany tested 73 Euro 6 diesel passenger cars on a chassis dynamometer over both the European type-approval cycle (NEDC, cold engine start) and the more realistic Worldwide harmonized light-duty test cycle (WLTC version 2.0,

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APRIL 28, 2016

Volkswagen is presenting the latest generation of the EA211 TSI evo at the 37 th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The fuel-efficient and high-torque gasoline-fueled TSI engine is set to launch in late 2016, initially with outputs of 96 kW and 110 kW. Increase in charge density through efficient exhaust gas turbocharging.

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MAY 6, 2014

For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. FCA and the industry in general have made great strides in improving the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. Direct fuel injection. Integrated exhaust manifold. Aluminum block.

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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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MARCH 26, 2022

liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. 1 compression ratio and uses 91 octane premium fuel.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 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. All-new aluminum cylinder heads feature water-cooled integrated exhaust manifolds. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. 2015 F-150.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

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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. —Andy Dickinson. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. Named flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), these automobiles run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two. Anhydrous Ethanol vs. Hydrous Ethanol.

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JULY 1, 2010

Both TDIs are fitted with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment system. The SCR catalytic converter works together with the additive AdBlue to selectively convert nitrogen oxides (NO x ) in the exhaust gas stream to nitrogen and water. The metered rate is based on the mass flow of the exhaust gas.

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MARCH 13, 2016

These are: Advanced internal combustion engine and powertrain systems. Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Energy and Water. The principal DOE coordinator of CERC activities within DOE, and internationally with the Chinese, is DOE’s Office of International Affairs (IA).

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The new six-cylinder in-line engine comes with an intelligent form of turbocharging: assisted by the ISG at start-off, the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV) guarantees immediate high torque when driving off and accelerating, bridging the time before the large exhaust turbocharger cuts in. Almost imperceptible restart of the engine.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Rochester), with Blue Lake Associates (Rochester) are working on a device that could reduce pollution from a diesel engine by generating an ionic field to oxidize particulate matter in the exhaust, breaking down complex pollutants and making engines more environmentally friendly. The technology could increase fuel efficiency 5 to 10%.

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APRIL 20, 2014

Lexus introduced the NX compact crossover and hybrid at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. NX 200t turbo will balance fuel economy with responsive acceleration and agility and will be available in the US market along with the NX 300h hybrid. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 16, 2013

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 The most important component for reducing internal emissions is variable valve timing, actuated by cam phasing. With a new 2.0L Variable Valve Timing.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car. The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator. Click to enlarge. No more cold starts.

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APRIL 23, 2014

The project uses the Dearman Engine, a highly-efficient liquid nitrogen or air (LiN) engine ( earlier post ) that harvests low-grade heat sources and, in this configuration, is most effective in urban duty cycles, working with the internal combustion engine (ICE) as a hybrid powertrain. Earlier post. ). Other IDP10 awards. million (US$4.37

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions. D-4D 90 unit returns a combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8 1.33l Dual VVT-i. Available on the 1.6

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. The overall goal of the redesign was to give the customers more of what they want, the GM team emphasized over and over: more electric range, better fuel economy, and more power, and lower noise from the engine when it runs.

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Volt GM Motor Motors 341

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Continuously variable valve timing is featured in all engines on both inlet and exhaust sides, except the 1.6-liter The camshafts have hydraulically operated vane-type phasers which vary the angle of each camshaft relative to the crankshaft by up to 60 degrees on the inlet side and 45 degrees on the exhaust side. liter turbo.

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Exhaust MPG Gasoline-Electric Engine 199

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Each journal on the forged-steel crankshaft is micro-polished to reduce internal friction. To improve smoothness throughout the rpm range and help lower noise levels, the CR-V is fitted with an internal balancer unit.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

These TDI engines also share key internal engine features for reducing emissions. On both drivetrains there is exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter. This thermal management also contributes to reduced fuel consumption. Based on their common origins, the 0.8 millimeters).

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