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Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. The exhaust manifold is integrated directly in the cylinder head, which reduces the number of parts and overall weight. PureTech 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG 281

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with the EPC working in tandem with the exhaust turbocharger—the full-size S models achieve a constant torque of 700 N·m across an engine speed range of 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g.,

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The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

A new, gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Ecotec 2.0L The Malibu turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). Modular balance shaft system in the oil pan. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Two-stage variable-displacement oil pump.

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2013 Oil-Sands Chevrolet Sodium 236

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Peak torque arrives at 1,750 rpm in the Td6 while the gasoline V6 produces its 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) at 3,500 rpm. Similarly, the low-end torque of the Td6 allows the vehicles to deliver 0-60 acceleration times comparable to the higher horsepower V6 gasoline models. seconds for gasoline V6 models. for the Range Rover.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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Audi has revised the engine lineup for the Q7 full-size SUV, offering two new gasoline engines and the second-generation 3.0L This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds and reaches its top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph) or, with adaptive air suspension, 218 km/h (135 mph).

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Audi Diesel Fuel Emissions 247

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JUNE 30, 2014

For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 liter engine in the new Focus range—is achieved by electronic calibration, a revised air intake system and a new sports-tuned exhaust. l/100 km (53.5

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine 230

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gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter diesel complete the range. lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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Audi’s base gasoline engine in the updated A5 family—the 1.8 The Audi valvelift system, which adjusts the lift of the valves in two stages, is active on the exhaust side. One of their primary objectives is to bring the motor oil up to operating temperature as quickly as possible following a cold start.

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Audi Parts Fuel Range 230

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The new technology is suitable for either diesel or gasoline engines and can reduce consumption of a V6 gasoline engine by up to 0.7 Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

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The Ingenium engine family’s advanced modular design will provide gasoline and diesel derivatives and was started from a clean-sheet to deliver performance, efficiency and refinement without compromise. Variable exhaust valve timing enables more rapid catalyst heating, thereby minimizing harmful emissions during the critical warm-up phase.

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Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

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Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. Friction created by the piston skirts, rotating parts and oil pump is reduced, and an electric water pump eliminates the parasitic losses with a conventional belt-driven pump.

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MPG Hybrid Toyota Auto 306

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 84

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liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure and noise.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

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Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. Its combustion principle makes the V6 gasoline engine especially efficient. When the gasoline engine is being driven with restraint, the AVS deactivates cylinders 2 3, 5 and 8 by closing their intake and exhaust valves.

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Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

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MAY 29, 2015

Reflecting changing trends in the C-segment market which call for further reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and cost of ownership without detriment to performance or driving pleasure, Toyota has both extended and extensively revised the Auris full hybrid, gasoline and diesel powertrain line-up. Earlier post.) liter turbo and 1.6

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Of the energy output of fuel in a car engine, 33% is spent in exhaust, 29% in cooling and 38% in mechanical energy, of which friction losses account for 33% and air resistance for 5%. Worldwide, 208,000 million liters of fuel (gasoline and diesel) was used in 2009 to overcome friction in passenger cars. million TJ/a.

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Fuel Exhaust MPH Finland 186

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). 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.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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liter TSI gasoline engine and the 1.6-liter The potential of internal combustion engines is far from exhausted. The engine combines gasoline direct injection with a turbocharger to deliver strong performance levels and torque curve despite its smaller displacement. seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph).

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Downsizing Engine MPG Exhaust 150

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The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

A choice of four BMW TwinPower Turbo technology engines will be available for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan from launch, including two optimized diesel engines and, on the gasoline side, the familiar six-cylinder unit and a new-generation four-cylinder engine in the 328i offering substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. An overhead camshaft actuates two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. l/100 km (54.7

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

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The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. No gasoline used. liter 4-cylinder while the non-hybrid models have either the gasoline 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 94

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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. A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts. Ford has unveiled the all-new Ford Focus. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

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seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). Numerous additional detailed measures targeted the interior, the exterior and the technology, such as higher-grade, lighter steel for the exhaust system’s tailpipes. Two flaps in the exhaust system modulate its volume and tone as a function of load and engine speed.

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Audi Carbon Fiber Hungary Exhaust 218

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mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. The new TSI engine also offers the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series gasoline engines: 200 N·m per liter displacement. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). l/100 km (54.7

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 150

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MAY 24, 2023

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? John and Jim A conventional gasoline or diesel generator would be too loud and produce unpleasant exhaust, making client entertaining difficult, if not impossible.

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Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning 87

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MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of electric energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline (33.7 On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. kilowatt-hours/kWh). A capable and efficient engine. per gallon.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 107

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

T-Jet gasoline—and a dual fuel LPG/gasoline variant of the 1.4 A Start&Stop system is included, while the engine and transmission use low viscosity lubricant oil to minimize friction. The component is compact to reduce exhaust counter-pressure with beneficial effects in terms of fuel reduction and CO 2 emissions.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014 218

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It now comes equipped with TwinScroll turbochargers featuring flow-separated, bank-specific exhaust manifolds made from thin-wall castings. liter gasoline unit in the BMW 740i and BMW 740Li produces an output of 240 kW/326 hp, 5 kW more than the engine it replaces. Together with an increase in the compression ratio from 10.0

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 236 km/h or 146 mph (250 km/h or 155 mph with the optional Sports Package). BMW’s first full hybrid model is able to run exclusively on electric power up to a speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph, with the combustion engine being activated automatically whenever required.

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BMW Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid MPH 170

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 Click to enlarge. liter engine.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 Piston oil jets help reduce friction and optimize piston temperature for greater performance and efficiency. The jets, mounted at the bottom of each cylinder, are part of the engine’s oiling circuit and spray engine oil at the bottom of the pistons. 2014 Ecotec 2.0L

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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JULY 17, 2014

The electric biturbo system comprises a classic exhaust turbocharger (mono- or bi-turbo) working together with a supplemental, electric-powered compressor arranged in series and powered by a separate 48-volt electrical system. Note the position of the single exhaust gas turbocharger and the electrically driven compressor.

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Audi Volt Exhaust Production 338

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Five three- and four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines will be available from market launch of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, all featuring the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. All engines comply with the EU6 exhaust standard. A sporty performance curve propels the BMW 220i Gran Tourer from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.7

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BMW MPG MPH Diesel 150