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2011 Ford F-150 3.5-liter The 2011 Ford F-150 is receiving an extensive powertrain overhaul, featuring four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission. Each engine delivers improved fuel economy. Available at launch of the 2011 F-150 are a 3.7-liter liter EcoBoost Engine.

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APRIL 14, 2011

Results of this study showed that the pre-chamber jet ignition combustion system roughly matches HCCI fuel economy across both NEDC and FTP drive cycles, with a 13% improvement in fuel economy recorded over the baseline stoichiometric (λ=1) spark ignition combustion system. —Attard et al. liter) GM engine.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The project aims to deliver full hybrid equivalent fuel economy and performance with less than 70 g/km CO 2 emissions as measured over the European Drive Cycle, but at a significantly lower cost. In 2011, the HyBoost team reported that the HyBoost demonstrator was achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0L

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke diesel 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 model. Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter Benefits of the new 6.7-liter

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Fuel Economy 2011 Diesel Economy 170

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JUNE 23, 2014

I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L Split, parallel, cross-flow cooling with integrated exhaust manifold. Cycle-based CAE analysis of fuel economy contribution of critical technologies. Earlier post.). I4 / 20 bar BMEP. Peak power.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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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 A lightweight cylinder head made of pressure-cast aluminum alloy uses front-located exhaust ports that provide greater freedom in the layout of the close-coupled catalytic converter which mounts directly to the cylinder head.

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MARCH 2, 2012

million units sold in 2011), powers one Renault vehicle in three, from Twingo to Laguna. Individualized spray cone angle technology compensates the natural nozzle offset inherent in eight-valve engines due to the asymmetry of the intake and exhaust valves. Versions of Mégane Collection 2012 powered by this engine consume 5.3

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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APRIL 20, 2012

Five Mazda engineers are receiving the 2011 Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Medal for developing Mazda’s 1.3-liter 1 compression ratio and fuel efficiency of 30 km/L (70.6 Integrity Exports. liter gasoline engine with “Skyactiv” technology that allows an exceptionally high 14.0:1 mph US, 3.33

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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

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. Ti-VCT allows precise, variable control of valve overlap, or the time when intake and exhaust valves are open concurrently.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The A dvanced C ombustion C oncepts— E nabling S ystems and S olutions (ACCESS) is developing advanced combustion control concepts along with with an enabling system, subsystem and component level solutions for the management of multi-mode/multi-fuel combustion events. HCCI range extension with boosting. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 25, 2015

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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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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JANUARY 17, 2010

BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including style updates for 328i and 335i models and an all-new direct gasoline injection turbocharged engine with Valvetronic for 335i models. The engine is also being applied in the 2011 135i Coupe and Convertible.). Click to enlarge.

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2011 BMW Exhaust Convert 199

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said. Earlier post.).

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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. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

liter EcoBoost engine for Ford’s F-150 ( earlier post ) will deliver a combination of best-in-class towing of 11,300 pounds, payload of 3,060 pounds, and the fuel economy of a V6. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable and independent control of timing for intake and exhaust valves.

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F-150 Fuel Economy Exhaust 2011 186

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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. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L Engines for the 2011 Cruze. Fuel delivery.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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In other words, they found that they real-world fuel economy benefit of adoption of HEVs may be better than for estimates based on EPA “sticker” fuel economy alone. Our real-world VSP-specific FCR measurements suggest computed FTP (city) cycle CV fuel use would be nearly 2 times higher than for the HEV and 1.3

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fuel economy.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Satisfaction is measured based on eight key factors: engine reliability and dependability; engine warranty; acceleration when fully loaded; electronic control module; accessibility to components for service or maintenance; vibration at idle; maintaining speeds on grades; and average fuel economy. mpg in 2011. Overall Scores.

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Engine EPA Emissions 2011 268

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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. Direct injection improves fuel economy and performance by delivering the precise amount of gasoline right into the combustion chamber. L/100km) with automatic transmission.

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Engine 2012 Ford Fuel 220

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel in 2011. The advanced design places the exhaust inside the engine’s V-shape while the air intake is positioned on the outside of the V. millimeters from 64 millimeters, so exhaust gases have a larger surface area to spin the turbo, providing extra power. Ford introduced the 6.7-liter

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Diesel Ford Power Powered 286

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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 They are matched with fuel-saving six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions. The compressor wheel is being driven by hot exhaust gases coming out of the exhaust manifold.

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Chevrolet Engine Global Exhaust 249

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. The 2011 Buick Regal Turbo will feature the first flex-fuel capable direct-injected turbocharged engine in a production car. Click to enlarge.

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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MAY 18, 2011

to the Japanese market in the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) during the first half of 2011. will achieve fuel economy of 30 km/L (71 mpg US, 3.33 The updated version operates with a higher frequency, requires less fuel to restart, and achieves a smoother restart. It will be the first 1.3-liter

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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 four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel. four-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, all on regular fuel.

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Hyundai Exhaust Waste Fuel Economy 199

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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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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 Fuel economy for the Blue-Will in charge sustaining mode (regular hybrid mode) is projected to be 50-55 mpg US (4.7-4.3 Hyundai says that vehicle range is 652 miles (1,049 km).

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JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. —Derrick Kuzak. Ford US small car sales.

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Ford Engine Hybrid 2012 247

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Powered by a 3.0-liter Powered by a 3.0-liter

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Diesel Market Power Powered 210

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TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

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JULY 6, 2010

The engine comes with hardened exhaust valves and valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems. liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine for the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty. Also included are Live Drive PTO (power takeoff) and double overdrive gears, which aid highway fuel economy.

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Gasoline 2012 Ford Engine 210

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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.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

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MARCH 22, 2013

Fuel consumption of a Euro 6 V8 engine worked hard is equivalent to Euro 5. The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. Scania’s Euro 6 V8 engines feature common-rail fuel injection (Scania XPI) and a variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT) mounted at the rear. The exhaust brake is rated at 256 kW at 2,400 r/min.

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Fuel Exhaust Economy Engine 275

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

Achates Power has made excellent progress overcoming the challenges commonly associated with two-stroke engines: emissions, fuel economy, oil consumption and durability. Foster (2011) Thermodynamic Benefits of Opposed-Piston Two-Stroke Engines (SAE 2011-01-2216 ). brake thermal efficiency. Herold, Michael H.

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