Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI receive a number of running changes to 2013 model year cars that go on sale this month. seconds, the Jetta GLI is a tenth faster with the manual transmission and two tenths quicker with the DSG dual-clutch automatic than the cars equipped with the Gen 2 engine.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

All models add two rear-seat USB-C ports for a total of four in the car. The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Headquartered in Laindon, Essex and with a further site in Coventry (UK), CPT specializes in the development of 12V and 48V electric motor-generators for start-stop applications, mild hybridization, exhaust-driven electrification technologies, e-boosting for combustion engines, e-compressors for fuel cells and similar products.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2014

Global powertrain supplier BorgWarner finalized its acquisition of Gustav Wahler GmbH & Co. A producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and tubes as well as engine thermostats for both on- and off-road applications, Wahler’s customers include leading automotive manufacturers from around the world. —James R.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2017

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. Among the key elements of the upgraded 213-kW (295-horsepower) is two-step variable valve lift (VVL), which boosts fuel economy and Pentastar’s refinement. jump, year-over-year.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Nissan designed Juke to appeal to customers who are shopping in the small car segment of the market, but are “uninspired” by the traditional offerings. A degree of overlap allows exhaust gas recirculation. liter engine but with the fuel economy of a smaller engine. The Nissan Juke. Click to enlarge. improvement.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. First introduced at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the Smart Stream powertrains will allow Hyundai Motor Group to respond to global changes in environmental regulation and meet customer demand for fun-to-drive cars.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. “People downsize cars, not expectations.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. ” —Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Five variants of the new family car with a choice of new 1.3L The Sail 3, built on Shanghai GM’s new-generation small car architecture, is the first model in its class that comes standard with a start-stop system, which reduces fuel consumption by 3-5% in heavy traffic. The engine achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 5.3

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Standards GM Chevrolet Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. The 2WD drivetrain offers a weight saving of approximately 60 kg, enhancing fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

Mazda is focusing on four key areas with its new generation models: KODO—Soul of Motion design language; SKYACTIV technology; Mazda Proactive Safety; and a new car connectivity system called Mazda Connect. The MAZDA HAZUMI brings together all four of these elements and foreshadows Mazda upcoming next-generation subcompact car.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design. They assumed a baseline fuel economy of 21.4

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. All Prius models are built around Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) and feature double-wishbone independent rear suspension. Pricing starts at $27,100. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

million units by 2020. (“ Analysis of the GPF Market for Passenger Cars in Europe and North America ”). Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment. Ford and GM, will account for 11.5–13.5%

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2017

The approach relies on three stages targeting the improvement of the control strategy: Direct optimization of the control of the main components (engine, exhaust after-treatment, transmission, waste heat recovery, e-drive) to maximize their performances.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. This Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel represents a new era in diesel performance for American cars. Click to enlarge. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Toyota intends to expand the number of models equipped with the newly announced powertrain units globally from this spring onward. New 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at a SKYACTIV Technologies media workshop this week in Vancouver, Canada, at which engineering management explained the development philosophy, approach and results for the initial set of SKYACTIV technologies. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

Euro-4 is achieved through use of an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system and catalytic converter with replaceable filter. Its advanced combustion control technology can optimize the engine for fuel economy while meeting existing and future emissions and onboard diagnostic requirements.

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Russia Range Vehicles 2014 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L turbo, Cruze’s fuel efficiency enables a cruising range of more than 500 miles (800 km). Fuel delivery. fuel economy. turbo and 1.8L cast aluminum.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2009

BorgWarner is introducing an electric butterfly EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve for diesel applications. Recirculating exhaust gas and combining it with an air and fuel mixture reduces the combustion temperatures that produce NO x emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2013

Toyota unveiled the 2014 Toyota Corolla—the 11 th generation of the car. With nearly 40 million units sold, the Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling car nameplate; this year marks its 47 th year on the market. The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

EcoBoost engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Ford had also shown a Lincoln C (C-size) concept car powered by a 1.6-liter, The 6-speed dry-clutch automatic transmission delivers a 7-9% fuel economy improvement vs. traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions. million globally.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy Production 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 48V diesel mild-hybrid unit is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy. liter engine delivers greater efficiency and fuel economy. km/l (6.13 l/100 km or 38.3

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

Use of new technologies to reduce friction losses should be able to lower automotive fuel consumption and emissions by 18% within the next 5 to 10 years and by up to 61% within 15 to 25 years, according to a joint study by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) in the US. million TJ/a.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. The top pipes’ greatest benefit is optimal heat removal, because the hot exhaust gases are released via the shortest possible route, and exhaust gas back pressure remains low. Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2023

The concern here is that the changing landscape is about to close the door on American muscle cars for a second time. From Automotive News : Kuniskis said the industry is in a similar position as it was in the 1970s, when regulations put a shackle on muscle cars. But Kuniskis feels this moment is different. People are going to compete.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. This reduces to 2.5% The conference.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid 257

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. This is complemented by a reversal of the intake and exhaust valve positions, as compared to the previous engine design. New, cam-driven fuel pump.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L It did not disappoint. liter Duramax turbodiesel engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. Dynamic Force Engines. Performance of new engines. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. THS II for 2.5-liter

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