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MAY 11, 2011

Modelled results of fuel consumption in 2011 Nissan Sentra. up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model. Source: Scuderi. Click to enlarge. Preliminary results showed up to a 25% decrease in fuel consumption (i.e.,

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APRIL 4, 2012

The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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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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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 l/100 km) on the highway, up from 31 mpg (7.6 now can get up to 36 mpg (6.5 Integrated exhaust manifold with cooling.

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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 23, 2010

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has significantly revised its Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011. liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4

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JULY 26, 2010

The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. Ford has introduced the new 2011 Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 Click to enlarge. Offering two new engines—a new 3.5L V6 and the new 2.0L

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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 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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AUGUST 23, 2012

The study finds that 46% of owners of heavy-duty trucks that are one model-year old report experiencing some type of engine-related problem, up from 42% in 2011. In addition, the average number of engine- and fuel-related problems has increased to 81 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) from 71 PP100 in 2011. mpg in 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. The diesel engine—optimized to run on renewable synthetic diesel and complying with future exhaust emission requirements—can be run separately or in combination with the electric motor for optimal power and energy utilization.

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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 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 mpg) [114 grams CO 2 per km (183.5 mpg US) [85 grams CO 2 per km (136.8

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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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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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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. Compared to earlier versions of the 2.0-liter

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Buick Engine Fuel MPG 210

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

L/100 km (62 mpg US). liter diesel engine to meet the Euro 5 exhaust emission regulations being implemented in January 2011. In early 2011, these will be joined by the Volvo S60 (under 115 g) and Volvo V60 (under 119 g). The Volvo C30 was already previously available in a 99 gram variant.

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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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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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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 Mazda has applied for more than 130 patents in relation to the engine as of the end of February, 2011. Mazda plans to introduce the SKYACTIV-G 1.3

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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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AUGUST 31, 2011

Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. mpg US), a decrease of nearly 23% despite a 51 kW increase in output compared to the preceding 5.2L The new S6, S7 and S8 feature a new 4.0L naturally aspirated V10. liters (24.0

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Downsizing Audi Energy MPG 218

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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 liter engine mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

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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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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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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. The intake and exhaust cams can be phased up to 60 crankshaft degrees.

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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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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). 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km). Highway mpg (l/100 km). Combined mpg (l/100km). In other words, there is not a separate intake or exhaust camshaft.

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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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Light Diesel MPG Nissan 199

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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 In the start-up phase since September 2011, the new EB engine will be produced at Trémery. New generation of 3-cylinder engines.

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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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MARCH 4, 2010

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (57 mpg US) on the NEDC, with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. It will be launched at the end of 2011. liters per 100 kilometers (52 mpg US)—0.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (48 mpg US), resulting in 129 g/km CO 2 , as opposed to 5.8 The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID consumes 4.1

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Diesel Mercedes Hybrid MPG 262

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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. in), and exhaust valves are 24.5 mpg US) on the urban cycle and 7.2 mpg US) on the extra-urban cycle. in) in diameter.

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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. L Dual VVT-i engine.

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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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JULY 17, 2010

The engine will first be mounted on the new Micra (known as March in other markets) in the European market in the first half of 2011. 3-cylinder HR12DE engine, March achieves both a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards in every grade.

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Gasoline Engine Nissan Fuel 218

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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

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. Producing 98g/km of CO 2 emissions, the i20 blue is scheduled to go into production in 2011. The i-flow concept. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 29, 2011

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.). The Pinnacle engine using a sliding sleeve valve system: intake liner, exhaust liner, spark plug in the middle.

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