2013, Downsizing and MPG

Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Altima. 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. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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MPG 2013 Nissan Fuel Economy

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 6(2):372-381 doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0535.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb-ft of torque, according to GM. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

Buick

Buick 2013 Fuel Economy Acura

Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In 2013 total Toyota Motor Europe sales reached 847,540 vehicles, an increase of 9,569 units from 2012, equalling a 0.2 mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2.

LS 600H

LS 600H Europe 2013 Sale

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine

Ford’s 3rd generation powersplit hybrid system

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The hybrid system in the coming 2013 MY Fusion and C-Max hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( earlier post ) marks the third major generation of Ford’s powersplit system. With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L This is a very important tool for Ford, Gray said. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter l/100km (26 mpg US) on the EU Combined cycle and CO 2 emissions of 207 g/km. l/100km (25 mpg US) and 216 g/km of CO 2. l/100km (46 mpg US). liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter liter i4 Turbodiesel, 3.0-liter

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. Compared with the predecessor, primary energy savings of 8% (2013) and 25 percent (2007) are achieved over the entire life cycle. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. Click to enlarge.

Fusion

Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

XLH engineers have already designed the next-generation release, in which the battery pack is downsized to 1.5 OEMs can get higher mpg improvements by using different architectures. This year, the company will release between 30 to 50 fleet trials, Ashton told Green Car Congress , using the 2012 system. kWh, Ashton said. Both the 2.0

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Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston

Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

The team presented a paper on their work at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Given the properties of the fuel blend, improved fuel efficiencies can be generated by several approaches, including downsizing/downspeeding; increased compression ratio; reduced enrichment; and the leveraging of improved efficiency at part load.

Engine

Engine Fuel Ford Future

Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The EcoBoost approach enables the downsizing engine capacity—replacing naturally-aspirated engines with much smaller units without sacrificing power output. By 2013, the company plans globally to produce 1.5 Also, by 2013, nearly 80% of Ford’s global nameplates will be available with EcoBoost. EcoBoost in China.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy China Economy 2015

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

L/100 km (35 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km. L/100 km (39 mpg US), with less than 140 g of CO 2 /km. With this type of engine, reaching the target of 120 g of CO2/km seems realistic by 2012-2013 for high-performance vehicles, with a strong reduction in fuel consumption for the whole vehicle range, MCE-5 suggests.

Engine

Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric MPG

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016. mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). Earlier post.). Passenger cars.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8% fuel economy improvement.

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Engine Fuel Economy Energy Gasoline

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

Green Car Congress

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. Xiaoyu Yan, Oliver R. Inderwildi, David A.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Combined fuel economy (mpg). The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 MPG (charge sustaining). 40 93 MPGe.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in

Ford add EcoBoost engine to its flagship Lincoln

Green Cars News

MAY 18, 2009

By 2013, more than 90 percent of Ford’s North American nameplates will be available with EcoBoost technology. “The beauty of EcoBoost is that it enables us to downsize for fuel efficiency, yet boost for power. The Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost will deliver at least 17 mpg city and at least 24 mpg highway.

Ford

Ford Engine Fuel Economy MPG

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. No announced plans.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion

EV Driven

Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Ford’s 3rd generation powersplit hybrid system

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Ford add EcoBoost engine to its flagship Lincoln

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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