Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2013

The findings also showed that improvements to boosting system efficiencies for low exhaust temperatures and overall reductions in friction are required to capitalize on the high gross efficiences offered by RCCI. Earlier post.). One of the most versed PTC strategies is homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI).

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Wisconsin Congress 2013 Fuel 309

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, the new hybrid system employs a 48V lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s power output and cut exhaust emissions. The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future.

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Kia Hybrid Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 265

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

DE-FOA-0002420 ) This funding opportunity supports priorities in batteries and electrification, advanced engine and fuel technologies, materials, and new mobility technologies. Advances in connectivity and automation have the potential to improve transportation system-level energy efficiency, energy productivity, and affordability.

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Lithium Sulfur Vehicles Energy Storage Affordable 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

The resulting precision reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and boosts fuel-economy up to 7.5% Stop&Start technology helps reduce emissions and eliminates fuel consumption that would result from idling. for low-end performance and small gear ratio steps, which afford luxury-car levels of shift refinement. Sharing its 6.68

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Jeep SUV Africa Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showcasing its range of 48V systems at the Aachen Colloquium this week: its Cobra electric compressor, SpeedStart belt-integrated starter-generator, SpeedTorq drivetrain motor-generator, and TIGERS exhaust energy recovery system. Earlier post.). —CPT chief executive Nick Pascoe.

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Range Exhaust Fuel Economy Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. Others include: Stoichiometric direct injection typically affords a 1.5

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

The compression ratio of an engine with Westport HPDI is the same as the diesel engine on which it is based, which results in fewer changes to engine components and preservation of the fuel economy benefits associated with high compression. Westport HPDI 2.0 Exclusive Westport HPDI 2.0 Proprietary HPDI 2.0

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted derived fuels, drop?in mode operation.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Unlike crankshaft-driven superchargers and exhaust-gas-driven turbochargers, an electric supercharger is mechanically decoupled from the engine, meaning it can deliver the air almost instantaneously into the engine—spinning up to 70,000 rpm in less than a third of a second. Micro-mild hybrids.

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Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. For heavy duty vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured under a load representative of a typical long-haul Class 8 truck with vehicle weight of 65,000 lbs traveling on a level road at 65 mph.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Thermal management of the electrical machine is another critical factor, because the duration of the boosting and energy recovery operating modes directly impacts fuel economy and emissions. Low voltage hybridization on the other hand, for a new class of 48V hybrid vehicle, provides an affordable compromise between efficiency and cost.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2018

The existing materials used for high temperature applications, such as engine components (pistons, exhaust valves, exhaust valve seats, turbocharger turbines, and turbocharger housings), are near their operational limit with the primary failure mechanisms being loss of strength, oxidation fatigue cracking, and corrosion.

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Vehicles Engine Fuel Grid 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 28, 2023

liter in-line 4-cylinder with tunable exhaust Twin scroll turbocharger with overboost Port and direct fuel injection Rear-wheel drive 315 horsepower (hp)/350 foot-pounds of torque (ft.-lb.) torque EPA Estimated Fuel Economy: 22 mpg city/33 highway/26 combined (Note: Official numbers TBD) Base tires: 255/40 summer tires.

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Ford Fuel Economy Convert MPG 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. 914,771.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Successful commercialization of its technology will contribute to more affordable electric vehicles. Low-Cost, High-Performance Battery for Start-Stop Applications Vehicles equipped with start-stop technology can enable significant improvements in fuel economy of vehicles. 150,000.00. Bettergy Corp. 154,995.00. 148,102.00.

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Li-ion Battery Powered Engine Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The new FOA supports the President’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, which seeks to make the United States the first country to produce a wide array of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models (including plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles) by 2022 that are as affordable and convenient as current gasoline powered vehicles we drive today.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Jetta persists as affordable transportation that somehow manages to feel more upscale than it actually is, whereas the GLI remains one of the better sport sedans in its segment — especially for those still wanting to option a manual transmission. However, this isn’t a total re-imagining of the sedan. liter turbo. Owners receive a 10.3-inch

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Fuel Economy Price Honda EPA 104

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The Co-Optima researchers are working to discover: What fuel properties maximize engine performance? What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? Co-Optima is investigating fuels that would extend the load-range band supported by RCCI and also investigating the impact of fuels on phasing control.

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions 150

EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Being avowedly and even professionally cynical can be exhausting work, but its satisfying, too, because youre so often proven to be correct. This BYD Shark 6, then, is something special. It’s a ute I would actually suggest that people buy.

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BYD Chinese Petrol Electrical 98

EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Being avowedly and even professionally cynical can be exhausting work, but its satisfying, too, because youre so often proven to be correct. This BYD Shark 6, then, is something special. It’s a ute I would actually suggest that people buy.

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BYD Chinese Petrol Electrical 96

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

several jurisdictions have unveiled different incentives to make e-bikes more affordable. lawn equipment is not subject to federal regulation like greenhouse gas emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards. E-bikes sales are growing exponentially and cities and states are responding.

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Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric 96

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 25, 2024

Regulators in Germany have opened an investigation into alleged diesel exhaust rule circumvention on the part of BMW. Due to the improved aerodynamics associated with driving with the windows up, combustion vehicles typically see improved fuel economy at highway speeds while running the air conditioner.

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BMW Emissions Diesel United States 104

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $7 million in project funding to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance fuels for use in high-efficiency, low-emission engines as part of the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines (Co-Optima) initiative. Earlier post.).

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Engine Fuel Emissions Pollution 150

The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

You can also set up auxiliary gauges on the center screen or put the exhaust into quiet mode. Other options include an active exhaust, a decklid spoiler, and magnetic damping. Fuel economy for the EcoBoost is 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, and 21/29/24 with the Performance Pack.

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Cheap Ford Exhaust MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel economy estimates by the EPA are 23 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. In 265 miles we averaged 29.8 But in two 110-mile highway runs at 65 mph, we averaged 33.4

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MPG Clean Cleaning Fleet 98

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” Did anyone ever ask about the fuel economy of a Hellcat?” Exhaust noise? And the Daytona’s range? roared Kuniskis. “NO!

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. These components have a high-voltage electric drive and are powered by the fuel cell. lb-ft) available from 3,000 to 7,000 rpm.

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Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2024

Eco cues you to upshift sooner and Sport seems more prone toward automatically downshifting early — which offers up a satisfying exhaust burble from the triple pods as the engine speed drops. Fuel economy is not as good as what you’d find on motorcycles targeting the same market and you need to use 91 octane gasoline.

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Motorcycles Personal MPH Three Wheeled 104

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons. Lower roof rails mean easier loading.

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Vehicles Connect Connected Standards 150

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In Sport mode, the steering becomes even firmer and while the bi-modal exhaust delivers additional pleasing V8 grumble, the extra effort conspires with the Silverado’s stiff ride and hard seating making it even harder to tolerate. Considering its size and power, the Silverado’s fuel economy is respectable.

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Silverado Chevrolet F-150 Ford 40

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. The exhaust side shaft features cast iron gears to reverse rotational direction of the exhaust shaft. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2016

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 The Pacifica’s efficiency is further reflected in its city- and combined-cycle fuel-economy ratings of 18 mpg (13 l/100km) and 22 mpg (10.7 improvement in fuel economy.

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Minivan Chrysler MPG 2017 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

They also feature an integrated aluminum cylinder head/exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight—an attribute that contributes to increased vehicle efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance, for a more responsive driving experience. Variable-flow oil pump enhances efficiency. Refinement details.

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Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Serious, Affordable Performance. Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. The rear fascia houses quad, chrome exhaust tips.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

On the one hand, it decouples the combustion engine during purely electric operation; on the other hand, if the combustion engine is employed it affords the possibility to move off drawing on the performance of a wet start-up clutch. The on-demand vane-type oil pump cools and lubricates the engine depending on engine load and engine speed.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 225