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AUGUST 19, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 In August 2012, TMG unveiled the entry-level TMG Yaris R1A car. liter gasoline-engined, three-door Yaris. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Toyota Concept Motor 225

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The linear generator converts the kinetic energy of the piston into electricity and this in turn powers the electric motor. Intake, exhaust and fuel injection. For this reason, different fuels can be used—from gasoline, diesel and natural gas through to ethanol or hydrogen. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Universal Range Motor Motors 285

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Across its life cycle, a typical electric car in Europe produces fewer greenhouse gases and air pollutants compared with its gasoline or diesel equivalent, according to the report. For local air quality, electric vehicles also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level. g CO 2 /km) since 2012.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. liter gasoline engines. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The full hybrid drive system combines a 105 kW/143 DIN hp electric motor with a 2.5

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The instant torque of electric motors and lack of exhaust noise have also created many a modern EV enthusiast. Both steam and electric cars were relatively popular until gasoline cars and their fueling infrastructure became reliable enough to take a clear lead in convenience.

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Taxi New York City New York Nissan 52

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter liter diesel complete the range. lbs) lighter.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. liter gasoline engine will be available in two output ratings. BMW 328i: new four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. The new-generation 2.0-liter

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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JULY 3, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will double production capacity at its engine plant in Hiroshima from 400,000 units to 800,000 units per year in October 2012. The plant produces SKYACTIV-D diesel engines and SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines. SKYACTIV-G is a highly efficient, new-generation direct-injection gasoline engine.

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Mazda Engine Production Gasoline 236

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

The successful design, research and teamwork resulted in the Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Power Unit, which has not only been the dominant powertrain in this first season under the new Formula One rules, but is also arguably among the most thermally efficient gasoline powertrains ever produced, with a claimed thermal efficiency of greater than 40%.

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Mercedes Hybrid Power Powered 270

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. liter gasoline engine with a lighter, more compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack. liter Atkinson Cycle gasoline engine is 16.5

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Previously she was vice president over government relations at Toyota Motor North America and executive director, government relations at Mitsubishi Motors North America.). marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

class gasoline engine. In Tokyo, Honda Motor Co., outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains.

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Honda Plug-in Hybrid Engine 246

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Opel will introduce the first in an all-new modular family of small-displacement three- and four-cylinder gasoline direct injection engines at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show next month. Matthias Alt, Opel’s Chief Engineer, Small Gasoline Engines. Click to enlarge. The new three-cylinder 85 kW/115 hp, 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 236

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Due to the extremely compact package of the 55 kW (100 kW peak) electric traction motor and of the two-speed reduction transmission, all of the major drive components (including the inverter and control units), with the exception of the high-voltage battery, were easily housed in the vehicle’s front end.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Energy 150

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

In January 2012, Opel will introduce a new natural gas ecoFLEX version of the Zafira Tourer—itself recently introduced at the 64 th Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Like the previous model, the Zafira Tourer features Opel’s monovalentPlus system and has a 14-liter gasoline reserve, giving it an extra 150 km (93 miles) of range.

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

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MAY 6, 2012

In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The turbocharger was redesigned for the use of low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2011

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. Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start-stop functionality. Aero efficiency.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

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JANUARY 11, 2011

2012 Veloster. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. Click to enlarge. The Gamma 1.6-liter

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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JULY 18, 2014

In 2012, Röchling Automotive and DSM received the 2012 Automotive Innovation Award (Powertrain Segment) from the Society of Plastics Engineers–Europe for the first serial production of a DSM Akulon-based air-intake manifold (AIM) with an integrated liquid charged air cooler. liter gasoline engine.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Pricing of the diesel model, which is joining the gasoline-fueled Beetle 2.5L Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves. The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 inches wide (3.3 inches tall (0.5

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Diesel Sale Exhaust Engine 246

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Earlier post.) —Andy Dickinson.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Health and safety concerns, like the impact of diesel particulate exhaust emissions on construction worker health, and noise, could be equally important drivers.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

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AUGUST 6, 2014

As part of its 2014 ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge ( ALCC ) awards of processor time (totaling more than 3 billion processor hours), the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has awarded 15 million hours on Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) Titan supercomputer to a project led by General Motors, and 17.5

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Engine GM Ford 2014 335

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APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

By leveraging technology, we are able to get more out of every drop of gasoline and because of that we expect the new Corvette will be the most fuel-efficient 450 horsepower car on the market. This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design. New, tri-lobe camshaft.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. Volvo plans to launch its PHEVs in all markets, including the US, and is working to develop a gasoline-engined PHEV to that end. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Volvo All-Electric Plug 170

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

At the upcoming 79 th International Motor Show in Geneva, France-based MCE-5 Development will showcase its first vehicle application (a Peugeot 407) of a prototype 1.5-liter liter MCE-5 VCRi (variable compression ratio) gasoline engine. V6 engine), and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm (comparable to a V8 gasoline engine).

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Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric MPG 231

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MARCH 14, 2011

Typically, HEI receives half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry. —“The Future of Vehicle Fuels and Technologies” Among the findings of the report are: New gasoline direct injection (GDI) technology offers improvements in fuel economy.

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JUNE 7, 2010

The latest evolutions will become available in 2012 and will cut CO 2 emissions by approximately 20 g/km. New TCe gasoline engine family. With the imminent switch to Euro 5 and Euro 6 legislation, gasoline engines are poised to become an increasingly attractive proposition, a trend anticipated by Renault’s new TCe powerplant family.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts 230

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine. Diesel engines.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine Toyota 316

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

Contribution of gasoline and diesel exhaust to SOA over 0% to 50% diesel fuel use. The study determined that, depending on a region’s fuel use, diesel exhaust is responsible for 65% to 90% of vehicular-derived SOA, with substantial contributions from aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Gentner et al. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Los Angeles Exhaust Gasoline 281

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. The Outlander PHEV made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year. Plug-in hybrid drive system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Series Hybrid Mode.

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PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan 304

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JULY 6, 2010

Ford Motor Company’s class-exclusive truck offerings will extend to medium-duty chassis cabs with the arrival of the 6.8-liter liter V10 gas engine in 2012. With this addition, Ford will be only manufacturer to offer a gasoline-powered vehicle in Class 1-7, offering a lower-cost option in each segment.

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