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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

and L9 diesel engines used in transit buses and coaches. The paired Allison Hybrid EP systems and Cummins engine is used in both straight and articulated transit buses. The Allison H 40/50 EP has been proven to improve fuel economy up to 25% over similar diesel buses. The Cummins B6.7

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

Worth a quick comparison, the equivalent Thunderbird weighed 3,536 pounds with a V6 engine or 3,725 with the V8. & One of the most important differences between the Thunderbird, Cougar, and Mark VIII was the latter’s exclusive V8 engine. Part of Ford’s Modular engine family, the new mill shared its 4.6-liter

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MAY 24, 2017

The controller is based on a 32 bit microprocessor and is engineered in China with support from Europe. The first DCT was successfully launched worldwide in 2003. To achieve best fuel economy, an electric oil pump is also controlled and actuated according to an efficient power-on-demand principle. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2021

Top Three Fuel Efficiency Boosters. There are a lot of fuel economy myths out there. Specifics: Want to benefit your fuel economy by 20 to 50 percent? Specifics: Tires with improper tread, inflation and alignment can lower fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance. Here are tips that can help.

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MAY 13, 2014

million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Under the Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicle Plan for 2012 to 2020 released in 2012, average passenger car fuel economy is targeted to increase to 34 miles per gallon (6.9

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JANUARY 19, 2011

The technology has shown substantial increases in fuel economy when compared with traditional powertrains in the same type of vehicles. liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. Components of the hydraulic hybrid system include a 117 cc engine pump, a 45 cc drive electric motor and a two-speed automatic transmission.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

To achieve this, the Volkswagen brand—the highest volume brand of the Group—is counting on electric mobility (zero-emission and plug-in hybrid models); on continually more fuel-efficient combustion engines and gearboxes; progressive lightweight design; aerodynamics; and efficiency “ in every conceivable area ”.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).

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MAY 30, 2023

Hino fell into trouble in March 2022 with the revelation it had been falsifying emissions and fuel economy data dating as far as 2003. The scandal snowballed later that year when Hino said new problems were discovered in a light-duty engine, among revelations in other power plants.

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JULY 6, 2009

The two new outboards, the 200 Pro XS and the 125 hp, use Orbital FlexDI direct injection fuel systems ( earlier post ), and are reported as having best in class fuel economy. Both engines have been certified for the California 3 Star emission standards. liter engine platform. liter engine platform.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

To prepare the Transit Connect, introduced in Europe in 2003, for the needs of small businesses in the United States, Ford upgraded the powertrain to a Duratec 2.0-liter liter dual-overhead cam (DOHC) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic overdrive transaxle. The Duratec 2.0L A final-drive ratio of 4.20

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances. South Korea has improved its fuel economy by one third since 2003. —Michael Renner.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The second wave of ethanol fuel production and consumption in the Brazilian market began in the 1990s when the use of anhydrous ethanol started to rise. Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. Anhydrous Ethanol vs. Hydrous Ethanol. C in the anhydrous state.

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MARCH 11, 2009

The second-generation Prius launched in the fall of 2003 as a 2004 model year. One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan. Toyota launched of the Prius in late 1997 in the Japan market, and in the US in July 2000.

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AUGUST 28, 2016

Seventeen trucking fleets operating more than 62,000 tractors and 217,000 trailers recorded a 3% increase in fuel economy in 2015, saving an accumulative $501 million on fuel when compared to the 2015 national average fuel spend of 1.7 million over-the-road class 8 trucks.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Fleet Economy 150

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The option uses electrification to power accessory components for additional fuel economy. IAP II offers the following benefits: Allows accessories to operate at the most efficient speeds, improving fuel economy Replaces alternator and belt with a more reliable and efficient DC-DC converter, resulting in improved fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Allison’s standard H 40/50 EP system typically improves fuel economy up to 25 percent over standard diesel buses. When using a Vanner HBA with our system, a number of transit agencies in the US have reported an additional average fuel economy improvement of 16%, for a total improvement up to 41% or more. —Michael G.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. Since the launch of the first generation model in 2003, the Axela has sold more than 3.7 liter gasoline engine. liter diesel engine delivers torque on par with a 4.0-liter liter diesel engine model.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Left to right: Mercedes-Benz SK 1844 Euro II (model year 1996), Mercedes-Benz Actros 1846 Euro III (model year 2003), Mercedes-Benz Actros 1845 Euro VI (model year 2016). The second test vehicle, an Actros 1846 (production year 2003) was certified according to emission standard Euro III, with 5 grams of NO x per kilowatt hour (kWh) and 0.10

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Dr. Patil has an undergraduate degree from IIT, Bombay (India) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. Contributing writer Bill Cooke has been an engineer and manager with Ford and Visteon.].

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JULY 24, 2015

Thus, currently the hybrid system needs to offer a major improvement in fuel economy to entice customers to pay the price premium. This type of system uses a planetary gear to distribute power between the engine, generator, traction motor, and drivetrain. This favors full-function hybrids and works against mild hybrid systems.

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MARCH 6, 2014

The E 350 BlueTEC offers an average NEDC fuel consumption (sedan model) of 5.3 for gears one to nine allows a clearly perceptible reduction in engine speed and is a decisive factor behind the high level of energy efficiency and ride comfort. Suitable engines for the 9-speed are 4, 6, 8, 12/in-line and V engines.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 People routinely pay more for such options as sunroofs, automatic transmissions, V8 engines and leather seats. In 2003-04, the US Marine Corps demonstrated a diesel-electric PHEV-20 HUMVEE. Using the average U.S.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Newly developed for the next-generation global mini, the S-TEC II engine—a 4-cylinder, 16-valve 1199cc DOHC engine—delivers fuel economy of 18.6 A lower displacement, 995cc version of the S-TEC engine is featured in the new Matiz Creative launched by GM Daewoo in August. mpg US, 5.4 PS (79 hp, 59 kW).

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APRIL 30, 2009

moves to tighten fuel-economy and greenhouse gasrules. Bush in 2003 committed$1.2 billion in federal funds to a 5-year program aimed atspeeding development of hydrogen as a vehicle fuel as part ofefforts to wean the U.S. General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan MotorCo., and startups Tesla Motors Inc.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). More data needs to be gathered before we truly understand whether the lack of a running engine makes a difference in pedestrian safety.

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

Volkswagen: German manufacturer Volkswagen has taken an alternative route to early success in the green car race by placing the emphasis on clean diesel models, which it has been marketing in Europe since 2003. It developed turbocharged direct injection technology for diesel engines and has a wide range of TDI powertrains.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

Indeed, the story of the board’s attempt to regulate plug-in hybrids has turned out to be a battle between an agency whose primary mission is to protect Californians from breathing unhealthy air and a group of environmentalists and engineers who are fighting to slow global warming.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By See Chevy Volt for latest.

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JUNE 14, 2013

Volkswagen moves from the Beetle to the Golf, converting from an air-cooled rear engine to a water-cooled front engine and from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive. The first TDI engine of the model series was also introduced in this Golf (1993). Golf IV (1997 to 2003). Golf V (2003 to 2008).

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APRIL 22, 2009

market share, the third-largest nameplate in Canada, unsurpassed 25 highway mile per gallon fuel economy and sales in more than 80 countries. About Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Notify AOL.

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