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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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Starting from a baseline 26 mpg (9.04 l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fuel economy (as opposed to the regulatory test fuel economy) to 35 mpg (6.71 l/100 km) in 2025 and to 42–46 mpg (5.6-5.11 l/100 km) (under three scenarios) by 2030. Source: ICCT.

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Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

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The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. The TSCi injectors can work with a range of fuels (given appropriate software adjustment and control). The TSCi charge is nearly invisible to the eye. L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9

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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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Volkswagen is endowing its the new version of its Scirocco sports coupé with a range of six new gasoline (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines delivering more power and better fuel economy. mpg US) with the 92 kW 1.4 l/100 km (56 mpg US) with the 110 kW 2.0 With its entry-level engines, the Scirocco consumes 5.4

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

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from engine 17-inch alloy wheels EPA Fuel Economy: 51 mpg city/44 highway/48 combined Sport, Sport-L and Touring 2.0-liter mpg combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder 204 hp 134 lb.-ft.

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. These changes are expected to contribute to a 10% improvement in fuel economy over earlier versions of the Optima Hybrid.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. gasoline engine, new roller rocker technology and smaller, lighter pistons in both gasoline engines, low viscosity oil and 6-speed manual transmissions throughout the new Auris engine range.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging. Next-Generation of Variable Valvetrains.

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