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Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System

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If you’re driving down the road and you notice a quiet car in front of you, you should know that the car’s exhaust system is doing its job. A well-maintained exhaust system is essential in making your ride safe and sound. If your exhaust system is working correctly, it benefits your fuel consumption and the environment.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km. Start-Stop system.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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mpg US), corresponding to 172 – 177 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (276.8 – 284.9 Energy is stored in a compact lithium-ion battery with an electrical capacity of 10 Ah located beneath the luggage compartment floor. The large exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) produces a relative boost pressure of up to 2.4

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Upgraded diesel engine joins Honda Civic line-up in Europe

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Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. mpg US) and 99g/km (under the WLTP cycle). A soot sensor accurately detects when the regeneration cycle is required, extending exhaust component durability. The efficiency enhancements for the new Honda Civic 1.6

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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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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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Exhaust system configuration.