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Stop/start to be standard with V-6 in Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in 2015 Chrysler 200; up to 3% better fuel economy

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liter Pentastar V-6, will experience estimated fuel-economy improvements of up to 3%, compared with the conventional vehicle-engine pairings. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment. This design feature reduces weight and affords packaging benefits.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. Displacement. Compression ratio. Porting arrangement. Lotus says. Variable Compression Ratio Mechanism.

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Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

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Ricardo believes the above package is very competitive with other fuel economy solutions such as full hybridization. Further energy recovery is achieved from CPT’s exhaust-mounted 48V turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system known as TIGERS.

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon. —Derrick Kuzak.

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Chrysler introducing 2014 Ram 1500 pickup with new 3.0L diesel

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Depending on the axle pairing, the transmission affords final-drive ratios ranging from 2.15 The dual overhead cams with chain-driven roller-finger followers and gear-to-gear meshing afford efficient valve operation, working in harmony with the variable-geometry, electronically controlled, water-cooled turbocharger.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 liter, 16-valve DOHC engine.

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3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van

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The Ram ProMaster program affords us the opportunity to expand our powertrain portfolio with a new turbo diesel that delivers a brand of capability unique to the North American market. High-efficiency exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (which also benefits emissions compliance). The 2014 Ram ProMaster also offers a 280 hp 3.6-liter

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