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The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. Earlier post.). sbaar for between six and ten minutes.

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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. l/100 km (50 mpg US ). The full hybrid drive system combines a 105 kW/143 DIN hp electric motor with a 2.5

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mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometer (174 g/mile). mpg US) and 111 grams CO 2 per km (179 g/mile). liters per 100 km (48 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per km (183.47 l/100 km (61.9

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liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). 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

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

liters per 100 kilometers (60 to 51 mpg) and CO 2 emissions of 104 to 119 grams per kilometer (167 to 192 g/mile), the new ultra models from Audi are among the most efficient cars of their segment. A highly efficient SCR system removes NO x from the exhaust, said Audi Head of Powertrain Development, Dr. Stefan Knirsch. mpg) with 4.6

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APRIL 1, 2013

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 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ram 1500. 2013 Ram 1500.

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Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodge introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2013 Dodge Dart will be the first compact sedan built in North America to feature MultiAir engine technology. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 The HP loop recirculate exhaust from exhaust manifold to intake manifold via an HP EGR valve; there is no physical EGR cooler in the HP loop. AN exhaust throttle and LP EGR valve work together to control mass flow rate. mpg US (9.5, Engines 6 (1): 167-183 doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0282.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. l/100 km) and 30 mpg (7.9 engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves.

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The 2013 Jetta Hybrid. Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Sale 296

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JANUARY 18, 2013

No obvious pattern for specific vehicle types in terms of fuel economy percent change with speed has yet emerged (for example, results for SUVs were similar to small sedans or pickup trucks in terms of percent change in mpg). Percent mpg decrease for a given 10 mph increase based on 74 vehicles. Brief summary of vehicle data.

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l/100 km) by more than 3 mpg, and also beat the hybrid vehicle record of 74.34 l/10 km) by more than 6 mpg. The 2015 Golf TDI carries an EPA- estimated highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg (5.22 The 2015 Golf TDI carries an EPA- estimated highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) performance. Traveling 8,233.5

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) pounds (2.5

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TSI with automatic cylinder deactivation (ACT) ( earlier post ) received the “Best New Engine Award” at the 2013 International Engine of the Year Awards 2013 at Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. Afterwards, the system closes the intake and exhaust valves of cylinders 2 and 3; engine ignition only occurs once per crankshaft revolution.

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Engine 2013 MPG Exhaust 319

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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 Exhaust system configuration.

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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 with eAssist. Click to enlarge. Aerodynamic improvements.

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Chevrolet MPG 2012 Fuel Economy 225

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The company has signed a licensing and joint development agreement with a major, as yet unnamed, Asian vehicle OEM, with products expected to be available in the first quarter of 2013. The Pinnacle engine using a sliding sleeve valve system: intake liner, exhaust liner, spark plug in the middle.

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Engine 2013 Market Vehicles 218

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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. Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. In addition, the exhaust temperature is lower than that of conventional engines.

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

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JULY 29, 2014

Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The double overhead camshaft operates a total of 16 inlet and exhaust valves and is driven by a combination of gearwheels and a short chain. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2

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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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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. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. This is up from 23 mpg US highway and 17 city for the 2010 model.

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JUNE 14, 2013

liter diesel ECO2 engine; the MY14 XF with the 161 hp (120 kW) ECO2 engine is capable of achieving 48 mpg US (4.9 ECO2 diesel also has new larger Exhaust Gas Recirculation valves and a revised cooling assembly which combine to reduce emissions figures by a further 6 g/km of CO 2 over the 2013 Jaguar XF. Jaguar’s new 2.2L

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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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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter The turbine housing for the low inertia turbocharger is integrated with the lightweight, thin-walled exhaust manifold, shortening the engine and catalyst warm up times and reducing emissions. l/100km (46 mpg US).

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH 225

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JANUARY 15, 2013

The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine featuring a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-I and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation system. I adopted an entirely different approach to the development of the all-new IS.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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JANUARY 14, 2013

The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05 LS7 engine from the 2013 Corvette Z06 from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm. l/100km) of the current model. Click to enlarge. inches to 2.75

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The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot showed an application of the Hybrid Air powertrain in a 2008 crossover. PEUGEOT is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator at next month’s Paris Motor Show.

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liter EcoBoost also was awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics in the United States. TSI ACT also took the Best New Engine award in 2013. Other category awards. liter to 1.8-liter

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

2013 Beetle TDI. Volkswagen will bring the new Beetle TDI diesel ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, to market in the US this summer as a 2013 model. Since then, this engine has been heavily revised to accommodate increasing demand for improvements in exhaust emissions and acoustics. Click to enlarge.

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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).

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The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7,

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

This new engine offers 88 kW (120 PS, 118 hp) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm with CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km (equivalent to 65 mpg US, 3.6 The engine air flow is managed by using an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system that operates at high and low pressure to reduce NO x emissions. Earlier post.).

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In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 In addition, all grades reduce emissions of NO x and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbon) by 75%, achieving SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The revised CR-Z will go on sale in January 2013. The combined consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US), with 116 g/km of CO 2. Updated CR-Z hybrid. The CR-Z’s 1.5-liter

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mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L l/100 km (30 mpg US). l/100 km (32.7 turbo 8AR-FTS engine.

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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The version to be marketed in China is technically identical to that sold elsewhere, except for a change to the exhaust system to take into account the different local emissions standards. The production vehicles benefit from insights Land Rover gained from its Silk Trail expedition in 2013. l/100 km (36.8 Click to enlarge.

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The gasoline engines offered in the MY14 E-Class in the US are the V6 and V8 units in the E350 and E550, which will go on sale in Spring 2013. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine powering the E250 BlueTEC with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, available Fall 2013. New in the MY14 E-Class sedan is the 2.1-liter, city/highway).

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