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DECEMBER 2, 2009

L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. Many of the components of the 695 kg (1,500 lbs) Volkswagen are based on those of the future New Small Family, an entirely new model series that is already scheduled for market launch in initial countries at the end of 2011; Volkswagen executives at the show said the Up Lite!

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The 2011 Cruze. GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. Engines for the 2011 Cruze. Click to enlarge.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik introduces the all-new 2011 Sonata along with Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language. Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. 2011 Sonata.

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MAY 8, 2014

The exhaust-turbocharged V6 will come in two versions: 160 kW (218 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). The crankcase and the newly designed cylinder heads have separate coolant loops. The exhaust gas after?treatment mpg US), 194 g CO 2 per km (312.2 mpg US) [85 grams CO 2 per km (136.8 mpg) [104 grams CO 2 per km (167.4

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. The all-aluminium 2.0-liter l/100km fuel consumption level, while the 180 PS (178 hp, 132 kW) unit offers 4.8

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology designed to reduce emissions and make heavy-duty truck engines compliant with the 2010 EPA regulations apparently is resulting in more heavy-duty truck owners experiencing problems with the engine, according to the study. miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0 mpg in 2011. Overall Scores.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Ford has officially announced the 2011 Ford Mustang with an all-new advanced naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. The 2011 Mustang GT. The 400hp naturally-aspirated 5.0L Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Trunk space is slightly reduced from 2011 models, but still offers 14.3 engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

mpg US vs. 18.6 mpg US, or 9.0 Michael Ruth, Principal Investigator for the project at Cummins, provided an update on progress at the recent 2011 DEER conference. The engine will leverage low-pressure EGR to reduce pumping work, and feature a fabricated exhaust manifold (rather than using cast iron). L/100km vs. 12.6

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JULY 16, 2014

mpg US), and CO 2 emissions reduced to 95 g/km in conjunction with a stop/start system. It includes a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, an electric water pump, a low-friction distribution chain, an intake manifold made of a composite material and a compact exhaust manifold. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km).

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

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APRIL 1, 2010

In addition to the debut of the 2011 Sonata Hybrid ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled its first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine with the Sonata 2.0T Estimated highway fuel economy is 22 mpg city and 34 mpg US (6.9 Powertrain for the Sonata 2.0T. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). Cylinder deactivation: deactivates the intake and exhaust valves and prevents fuel injection into some cylinders during light-load operation.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

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MAY 18, 2011

features a number of new technologies, such as piston cavities that are specially designed to support optimized combustion, and multi-hole injectors that enable precise fuel injection control. to the Japanese market in the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) during the first half of 2011. The SKYACTIV-G 1.3

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Japan 275

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2 Codenamed HND-4, the Blue-Will is the fourth in a series of innovative concept vehicles to come out of the Namyang Design Center. liter engine mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

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PHEV Plug-in Hyundai Concept 186

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The engine is rated at 160 hp (119 kW) and torque at 146 lb-ft (198 N·m), up from 140 hp and 136 lb-ft in the 2011 Ford Focus. The advanced fuel injection system works in concert with Ti-VCT, which adjusts the valve timing for optimum performance, helping Focus achieve an estimated 40 mpg highway (5.9 As a DOHC design, the 2.0-liter

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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JULY 27, 2010

2011 Ecotec 1.4L The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by a new generation of small-displacement four-cylinder engines, including the Ecotec 1.4L The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold. I-4 VVT Turbo (LUJ) for Chevrolet Cruze. Click to enlarge. turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

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JANUARY 16, 2012

With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation Stop & Start System (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km of CO 2 (delivering fuel economy of 69 mpg US or 3.4 mpg US or 4.3 Designed by the PSA Group and produced at its Trémery factory in France, the 1.0 L/100km) and doesn’t exceed 99 g CO 2 /km.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine France 236

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee will debut a new, optional 3.0-liter L/100km (28 mpg US) on the combined cycle, an improvement of 17% over the prior diesel engine. Cylinder heads are constructed of aluminum and feature a chain-driven, dual overhead-camshaft design with four valves per cylinder.

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 l/100 km) (city/highway/combined) for front-wheel-drive models and 26/33/28 mpg (9.0/7.1/8.4 l/100 km) for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4/+3/+3 mpg over 2014 models—i.e., an increase in the combined rating of 11.5%

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

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MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota plans to sell 101,000 Auris models in 2010 and, in 2011—the first full year of sales with all engine variants available— 130,000 units. L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. In 2011, which will be the first full year of Auris range sales, the figure will reduce further to just 125 g/km. Optimal Drive.

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

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JULY 3, 2015

mpg US) on a demanding route covered at full load capacity, the latest-generation OM 471 engine would save around 1100 liters (291 gallons) of fuel a year and emit about three tonnes less CO 2. In spring 2011, in anticipation of the Euro VI emissions standard, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a generation of engines developed completely from scratch.

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Mercedes Engine Exhaust Fuel 150

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JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years. This occurs during stop-and-go traffic.

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2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

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APRIL 29, 2011

The performance of the Pinnacle Engines design has been independently verified by FEV, Inc., The company has had one US patent awarded (#7,921,817, on 12 April 2011) on the basic engine architecture, and has a number of other patent applications filed and pending.). a Pinnacle Engines development partner. —Tom Covington.

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Engine 2013 Market Vehicles 218

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). But in todays’ market, 2011, and for the foreseeable future, mid-size is where the majority of the vehicles are. The inverter is similar to the inverter used in the third-generation Prius, which has been designed to reduce assembly costs. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. New Engine Valves.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

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APRIL 15, 2014

Founded in 2004, Achates Power is designing and developing engines based on a two-stroke, opposed-piston, compression-ignition technology. In 2011, studies found that the Achates two-stroke opposed-piston engine could support an indicated thermal efficiency of up to 53% ( earlier post ). Fuel economy (mpg). Fuel economy (mpg).

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MARCH 3, 2010

mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Harvested energy from hot exhaust gases is recaptured by this generator which is fitted into the exhaust manifold. liter diesel engine, designed and engineered at the R&D center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and produces 75 PS at a lower rpm level of 4000, while generating 220 N·m of torque.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Power for the battery and VTES electric supercharger is not only supplied by the SpeedStart ISG but also the TIGERS exhaust driven turbo-generator. Moreover, there is very little modification to the base engine design enabling vehicle manufacturers to apply the system—or its individual components—at much lower cost than a full hybrid vehicle.

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APRIL 15, 2009

Chrysler anticipates that the new Pentastar V-6 will contribute a 2 mpg increase to Chrysler’s CAFE by 2015. It will first be offered in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unveiled at the New York International Auto Show and at the Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Low cost of ownership was an initial design requirement for the engine.

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JUNE 29, 2015

US mpg) in the A4 Sedan, resulting in CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per kilometer (184 grams per mile). The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid. Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. Compared with the 1.8

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AUGUST 20, 2011

To suit the needs of smaller and less powerful models, the new transmission uses dry clutches to transmit the drive, rather than the wet clutch arrangement in the existing PowerShift unit which is designed to handle higher torque levels. Ti-VCT will be available with the PowerShift transmission in most European markets from late summer 2011.

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The Q5 hybrid quattro, which goes into production in 2011, is the first hybrid model from Audi with two drive systems. US mpg), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of less than 160 grams per km (257.5 A secondary air system at the cylinder head makes sure that the exhaust gas treatment cuts in particularly quickly. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 17, 2013

Dedicated ethanol (or E85) engines have the promise to improve efficiency substantially over comparable regular gasoline engines through direct-injection, increased geometric CR, variable valve timing, exhaust gas recirculation, aggressive turbocharging, and downsizing and/or downspeeding.

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