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JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. IHS projects that sensor shipments for ICEs will top 1.34 billion in 2013.

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Pollution Engine International Market 210

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. air-to-fuel ratio. combustion duration.

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JULY 17, 2010

liter engine, the HR12DDR, which aims to achieve the lowest level of fuel consumption in the world for gasoline-powered cars while delivering power output equivalent to that of a 1.5L Earlier this week, Nissan announced the Japan sales launch of the all-new Nissan March. Click to enlarge. Nissan Motor Co., unveiled a newly developed 1.2-liter

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Gasoline Engine Nissan Fuel 218

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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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Gasoline Hyundai Engine Production 210

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MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% l/100 km) fuel-efficiency rating in Japan. jump, year-over-year.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Turbochargers can help downsized engines improve fuel economy as much as 20 to 40% in gasoline and diesel engines, respectively, when compared with larger naturally aspirated engines and still provide the same or better engine performance. Regional growth projections. Source: Honeywell Turbo. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2017

The high-performance, three-way catalytic (TWC) converter is one of the workhorses of emissions reduction for gasoline engines. This function is crucial in current TWC, in which the oxygen partial pressure in the exhaust must be regulated to be near the ideal air-to-fule ration (A/F = 14.6).

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Convert Conversion Exhaust Gasoline 170

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

suite of active safety systems comes standard on the hybrid. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. In the Corolla Hybrid, an exhaust heat recirculation system speeds up engine coolant warm-up.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. The company expects to sell 3,000 units per month in Japan. On the gasoline side, the powertrain lineup includes a new SKYACTIV-G 1.5-liter

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT). liter gasoline engine in the 2016 Prius achieves 40 percent-plus thermal efficiency, due to reduced friction of the rotating assembly and internal parts and improved combustion.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

In addition, Honeywell’s forecast calls for electric boosting products to help support compliance with more stringent national environmental standards. The mix between gasoline and diesel will shift slightly as gas turbo penetration in light vehicle sales grows 9 points to 52% in 2021.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Furthermore, to standardize the basic structure of these new units, Toyota used modular design (unified design). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 7, 2013

A recent example is the Chevrolet Cruze, for which Bosch supplies the diesel fuel injection system along with the exhaust-gas treatment system, engine control system, ceramic spark plugs, and sensors. The introduction of the China 4 emission standards on 1 July 2013 imposes even more stringent requirements for commercial vehicles.

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Diesel Global Market China 255

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APRIL 6, 2015

liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. l/100 km), fuel efficiency exceeds the Japanese government’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 10%. Toyota says that it is delivering leading thermal efficiency with its gasoline turbos.

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Gasoline Japan Available Engine 150

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, Outlander PHEV features an EV range of 60.2 Earlier post.). miles); combined fuel efficiency of 67.0 km/l (178 mpg US, 1.5

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MAY 13, 2021

Battery-gasoline hybrids go back more than 20 years to the first Toyota Prius, but real mainstream battery-only electric EVs are only in their second decade. Without being exhaustive, let’s take a look at some examples. This carries risks, but separates the EVs from the standard offerings. I’m looking primarily at the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine. Diesel engines.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Toyota 316

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MARCH 29, 2018

liter V6 engine is the world’s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder ( earlier post )—which generates the performance of some V6 gasoline engines but with 4-cylinder level fuel economy. The VC-Turbo engine is assembled in Japan. New standard 2.5-liter Standard on all grade levels is the new 2.5-liter

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2019 Nissan Engine Fuel Economy 244

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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

DISI gasoline engine. This engine provides fuel economy that exceeds Japan’s “2010 fuel economy standard plus 15%.” liter engine qualify for Japan’s eco-car incentive program and are subject to 50% less tax under the government’s eco-car tax reduction program. All grades equipped with a 2.0-liter

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Key engine features include a compact, lightweight aluminum-alloy engine block and cylinder heads; Gasoline Direct Injection (DIG) system; optimized turbine blade design; turbine speed sensor; electronic wastegate actuator; water-cooled engine charging; e-motor valve timing control; and an integrated exhaust manifold. Click to enlarge.

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Infinity 2016 Engine Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

The CCFA has always supported the accelerated renewal of the older car parc, because the performance of new vehicle meets the latest European diesel standards, among the strictest in the world. European regulations reduced pollutant emissions from diesel vehicles to those of gasoline vehicles. London, Berlin.) Earlier post.)

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MARCH 18, 2024

For perspective, China, which is far larger than California, has 250 and Japan, which is roughly that same size as California but populated by three times as many people, has 160 stations. The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs. Thermal management systems in the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

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APRIL 28, 2014

Honda is developing a Homogeneous Lean Charge Spark Ignition (HLSI) combustion engine as one of the key elements in its technology roadmap for a higher thermal efficiency gasoline engine. A great deal of research has been conducted on lean burn as an effective means of increasing the efficiency of gasoline engines. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts! Why Am I a Member? Newsletter Vol. 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Compared to the original Japan/EU-spec i-MiEV, this new US-spec electric vehicle features a roomier interior and improved safety features, due to a 110mm (4.3-inch) i-MiEV, Japan-spec. Mitsubishi launched the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) in Japan in mid-2009. Floor duct. Battery ventilation fan.

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