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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100km) (city 36.0 mpg, highway 40.0

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. turbo, Cruze’s fuel efficiency enables a cruising range of more than 500 miles (800 km). close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-off O 2 sensor.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Toyota’s current plug-ins are: being used for auto show displays, brief demonstrations and university studies. They are very early “converted” prototypes using double nickel-metal hydride batteries.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

At the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show, Qoros Auto introduced the first drivable engineering development car—a modified Qoros 3 hatchback—equipped with the QamFree engine featuring FreeValve’s Pneumatic-Hydraulic-Electric-Actuator (PHEA) technology. Earlier post.) FreeValve AB is a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive.

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MAY 11, 2012

The high efficiency and optimized weight of the 7MT also contributes to the overall fuel economy. In a car with a manual transmission, Auto Stop/Start shuts down the engine if the gearbox is shifted into neutral and the clutch is released.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show.

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MAY 31, 2012

Lexus had unveiled the ES 350 and 300h earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine (2AR-FXE), the ES 300h is expected to earn EPA fuel economy ratings of approximately 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined (5.88, 6.03 Earlier post.). L/100km, respectively).

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MARCH 28, 2012

Mazda’s TAKERI Concept will make its North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. i-ELOOP efficiently converts kinetic energy into electricity during deceleration, which is stored in capacitors and then used to power the vehicle's electric equipment, reducing engine load and improving fuel economy by as much as 10%.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Electronic Throttle Control accurately controls air intake and engine torque, improving drivability, response and fuel economy. Automatic transmissions lose power and fuel economy in the torque converter.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. A number of measures minimize the energy needed to turn the extra gears and shafts to help improve overall fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. The AF40-6 uses a six-element, dual-stage torque converter with a lock-up clutch that helps optimize fuel economy.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

For higher performance and improved fuel economy, the RDX makes use of a 6-speed automatic transmission with a new lock-up torque converter. Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 ILX concept. Click to enlarge. The RDX also gets a new, lighter all-wheel-drive system. L/100km).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

As auto manufacturers continue to replace mechanical systems with electrical components, particularly in stop-start vehicles, the demands for power have begun to outstrip the capabilities of traditional battery systems. million worldwide by 2023. Click to enlarge. —“48 Volt Systems for Stop-Start Vehicles and Micro Hybrids”.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

liter concept Theta turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine capable of developing as much as 286 hp (213 kW) while and delivering more than 30 highway mpg at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2008. Theta II GDI, a high pressure fuel pump injects the fuel at pressures of up to 150 bar, in precise amounts and intervals.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its fifth-generation, 2011 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. kg) less and helps achieve an 18% improvement in highway fuel economy, when compared with its predecessor. The 2011 Elantra delivers fuel economy of 29 mpg city (8.1L/100km)and Fuel economy improvements.

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Electric Assist: The MGU’s electric motor function provides a power boost for an extremely smooth launch from the Auto-Stop mode. Regenerative Braking: When braking or coasting, some of the energy normally lost is converted to electricity through the MGU and stored in the lithium-ion battery pack.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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JUNE 1, 2016

The close-coupled catalytic converter and electrically operated boost pressure control valve (the wastegate) serve to lower the gasoline engines’ emissions still further. SYNTAK has the additional benefit of enhancing comfort by reducing engine noise and enabling the heating system to reach its target temperature more quickly.

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APRIL 5, 2009

GM will introduce its new 2010 GMC Terrain at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The five-passenger crossover SUV, which shares the Theta chassis with the Chevrolet Equinox, offers estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (7.8 City fuel economy is estimated to be 21 mpg US (11.2

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has developed two new fuel-saving technologies: the 4J10 lightweight and compact 1.8-liter As a result, the new system provides ideal valve operation control that also reduces pumping losses by using intake valve timing to control intake volume; thereby further improving fuel economy.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

SDCmaterials, a developer of advanced catalyst products based on a novel materials fabrication and integration platform, announced a partnership and formalized a supply agreement with Car Sound, a leading manufacturer of catalysts and catalytic converters for the automotive aftermarket. Further advancements in automotive fuel economy.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Ford has also updated its Duratorq TDCi diesel engines for 2010 to deliver even higher efficiency, with improved performance, fuel economy and refinement. For 2010, Ford is launching an updated Focus ECOnetic, which can be specified with Ford’s first Auto-Start-Stop System in Europe. TDCi diesel. Click to enlarge. Duratorq TDCi.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Using the motor as a generator slows the car and converts the kinetic energy into an electrical charge routed to the battery to recharge it. The arrangement helps optimize fuel economy and simplifies the drivetrain by making a traditional transmission unnecessary. L per 100 km from the latest generation of Prius models.

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APRIL 2, 2019

Toyota will introduce the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback at the New York International Auto Show this month. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Ford is unveiling the refreshed 2011 Edge at the Chicago Auto Show. liter EcoBoost I-4, fuel economy on the new Edge will be 30% better than it was at launch in 2006. Plus, Ford’s newest EcoBoost engine will deliver on the promise of 15% fuel economy improvements versus the Edge’s current 3.5-liter Earlier post.).

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MARCH 31, 2010

As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy. The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 L/100km) and city fuel economy of 37 mpg (6.4

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. However, any unburned methane must be converted in the catalytic converter. In addition to the engine, the fuel economy and emission values of the eco up!

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APRIL 14, 2014

Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. l/100 km); its combined fuel economy is projected to be around 37 mpg (6.36 The close-coupled layout enables extremely fast response by the oxidation catalytic converter and the SCR catalytic converter.

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). It is one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, and already conforms to the LEV3 emissions standard in the US. Fuel economy improvement. 2014 Jetta TDI.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Toyota introduced the fifth-generation RAV4 at the New York International Auto Show. liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine provides a highly responsive, yet fuel efficient driving experience. The new RAV4 offers two powertrains: the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Earlier post.). With a 40% thermal efficiency (41% for hybrids), the 2.5-liter

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MARCH 8, 2013

will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2

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APRIL 3, 2012

The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. The Cayenne Diesel is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission, without the Auto Start/Stop function available on other Cayenne variants. Highlights of the 3.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As the Obama Administration considers stricter fuel economy regulations, automakers are expected to lower the overall weight of vehicles by approximately 400 pounds (181 kg) per vehicle, and as aluminum use increases, the mix percent is expected to double. Twenty percent of all bumpers in 2012 will be aluminum.

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JANUARY 18, 2010

ZF highlighted the transmission, along with other vehicle technologies, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. optimizes fuel consumption by lowering the speed level. The hydrodynamically cooled clutch HCC combines the comfort of a torque-converter transmission with the sportiness of a dual clutch transmission.

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