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The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. lb-ft) of torque. l/100km (33.6 liters (0.2

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco with eAssit ( earlier post ) will be the first model of the new 2013 Malibu lineup to reach dealer showrooms in North America, starting in the first quarter of 2012. engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 Malibu Eco’s eAssist system is mated to an Ecotec 2.4L

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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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They presented these latest results in a paper at the recent SAE 2012 World Congress, and participated as well in the SAE 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium immediately preceding the World Congress. mpg US (4.8 mpg US/5.05 mpg US/6.0 L/100km): 4.7% better than a diesel engine (46.6 L/100km) and 24.8%

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Volvo Cars confirmed that it will introduce a series-produced plug-in hybrid diesel as early as 2012. Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to Volvo. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 11, 2011

2012 Veloster. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. Click to enlarge. Veloster is the sixth vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

Designed to be the most fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan yet, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series combines an eight-speed automatic transmission with the 292 hp (218 kW) 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 engine to deliver 31 mpg US highway (7.6 Best-in-class V-6 AWD fuel economy (18 mpg city, 27 mpg highway / 13.0

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter 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 Click to enlarge. L/100km) with automatic transmission. As a DOHC design, the 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155.

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l/100 km (27 mpg US), extra-urban 5.7 mpg US), combined 6.9 mpg US), with official specific combined CO 2 emissions of 183 g/km. mpg), extra-urban 4.3 mpg), combined 5.2 mpg), official specific combined CO 2 emissions 136 g/km). mpg US), with 209-196 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (41.2 l/100 km (34.1

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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. liters per 100 km (124 mpg US), according to the NEDC certification driving cycle. for the plug-in demo cars. Earlier post.).

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2012 Camry Hybrid. 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 outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Camry Hybrid Economy 2012 199

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l/100 km (59 mpg US ). Enabling technologies include high-pressure direct fuel injection; an ultra-compact turbocharging system; continuously variable valve timing; and a lightweight aluminum construction with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold. As a result of this focus on refinement, the 1.0 Click to enlarge.

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Riders will enjoy a smoother, exhaust-free ride, experiencing less noise as the bus travels between the terminal and parking lot shuttle stops. Combining this with greatly improved vehicle efficiency, at 21 MPG equivalent, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs will result in a savings of about $1.8 manufacturing facility.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. mpg in 2011. The 2012 U.S.

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Since the Proterra electric buses have no combustion engine, riders will enjoy a quieter, smoother, exhaust-free ride. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program was created in 2012 to improve airport air quality and facilitates use of zero emissions technologies at airports.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

The fourth generation Lexus GS first went on sale in Europe in 2012 as a three model range comprising the GS 250, GS 350 AWD and the high-performance flagship, the full hybrid GS 450h. l/100 km (50 mpg US ). The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h.

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GS 450h Lexus 2013 Hybrid 240

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l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. 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. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. liters per 100 km (36.8

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EcoTec3 V-8 engine ( earlier post ) equipped with direct injection, cylinder deactivation (AFM) and variable valve timing to achieve EPA estimates of 16 mpg city (14.7 l/100 km) with two-wheel drive or 16/22 mpg (14.7/10.7 The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup truck features a new 5.3L l/100 km) and 23 highway (10.2 Fuel economy.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

liter turbo and DDCT transmission are 40 mpg US (5.88 Independent variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust side have extended cam phaser range to 60 crankshaft angle degrees of motion. The engine is slated for availability in the third quarter of 2012. L/100km) combined cycle. The preliminary ratings for the 2.4-liter

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The Ford Focus Electric became the first NASCAR EV pace vehicle in 2012, and the Toyota Mirai paced NASCAR in 2015. 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse NASCAR Cup Series race car Still an arena of 5-mpg guzzlers NASCAR racers’ fuel consumption hasn’t changed much in decades and remains around 5 mpg during races. gallons of gas.

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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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turbocharged engine including the direct injection fuel system, continuous variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves and the turbocharger. GM has produced more than 5 million flex-fuel models over the last 15 years, and has a goal of offering more than 50% of its production in flex-fuel models by the end of 2012.

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mpg) and a 9.2% Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter Overall, the engine offered a 13.1%

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AUGUST 17, 2012

The new Turbo model achieves up to 34 mpg highway (6.9 L/100km); in comparison, the 2012 Fiat 500 with the naturally aspirated 1.4L MultiAir engine delivers 38 mpg highway with the 5-speed manual, and 34 mpg with the automatic. liter MultiAir engine.

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In addition to collecting seven International Engine of the Year awards in three years—including Best New Engine in 2012—the 1.0-liter liter features a cylinder head with an integrated and cooled exhaust manifold that lowers exhaust temperatures for optimizing the fuel-to-air ratio. Other category awards. liter to 1.8-liter

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AUGUST 31, 2011

mpg US) in the S6 and 9.8 mpg US) in the S6 Avant. A sound actuator, flaps in the exhaust system, the engine shroud and a newly developed two-mass flywheel with a centrifugal force pendulum in the seven-speed S tronic also contribute to the sound and smoothness of the engine. Compared to the 5.2L Average fuel consumption is 9.7

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Downsizing Audi Energy MPG 218

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lb) less than the V8 engine in the predecessor model from 2012. Like with all V6 and V8 engines from Audi, the turbochargers are installed within the 90-degree interior “V” of the cylinder banks, and thus the exhaust side of the cylinder heads is on the inside, while the intake side is on the outside of the engine. mph) in just 4.1

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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. liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4

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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. Technologies.

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Vehicles from model years 2003 to 2012 with a wide variety of powertrains were represented and included two hybrid sedans and a diesel sedan. Percent mpg decrease for a given 10 mph increase based on 74 vehicles. A comparison of the three histograms shows a slight shift toward higher mpg penalties for each 10-mph speed increase.

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JULY 5, 2017

When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says. The mechanic also told him that upwards of 25% of the fuel is being diverted through the exhaust system to heat up the emissions, according to the filed complaint.

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BMW is making a number of enhancements to its 1 and 3 Series in fall 2012. Too, the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first gasoline-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Click to enlarge. New entry model: The BMW 114d.

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liter, four-cylinder engine of the new CLA 250 is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of gasoline engines, and was first applied in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation in the E 250 Coupé introduced last year ( earlier post ). (It l/100 km (43.6 Source: Vent et al.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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GM has been working closely with Tula Technology; in 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula. mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. Earlier post.) In 2015, Delphi also took a stake in the Silicon Valley-based company. Earlier post.). Meaning, DSF reduces fuel consumption by 14-18% over V8.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. VW estimates fuel economy of 29 mpg US city, 39 mpg highway (8.1 Each cylinder has two intake and two exhaust valves. The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 mm wider bore. L/100 km, respectively).

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