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Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km).
will be updated with a Cummins X15N natural gas engine ( earlier post ) that will run on Shell Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants. achieved 10.8
liter VVT-i gasoline engine. Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Gasoline engines are chosen by 85% of A-segment customers in Europe. “ mpg US increasing to 57.4
The new C-Class. Mercedes-Benz has launched its new C-Class, featuring a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines along with a hybrid model. The US market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC and C400 4MATIC. l/100 km/mpg US.
Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.0-14.8 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 36-32 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.7 l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9 kWh/100 km).
mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. l/100 km (62 mpg US) ( earlier post ); first deliveries of the production version of this Golf BlueMotion were made in October of the same year. These measures take the Golf BlueMotion to a c D value of 0.27, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in its class. l/100 km (73.5
liter TFSI engine, generating a maximum 201 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. Augmented by a standard 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system, a first for the model, it has the ability to coast automatically with the engine temporailly shut off in many driving situations. The A3 features a standard 2.0-liter
The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The new C-Class.
Volkswagen is introducing its first fuel-saving BlueMotion vehicle with a gasoline-fueled TSI engine with the Polo TSI BlueMotion. Improvements to the TSI engine management system have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption by a further 0.2 l/100 km (57 mpg US) and emissions to 94 g/km CO 2. TSI engine. Earlier post.)
In this case, the Passat BlueMotion Concept has a manufacturer-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km), best-in-class among non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedans. liter EA211 TSI engine with direct injection and turbocharging. This is the first inline four-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation.
mpg US) with 97 g/km CO 2 in the NEDC combined cycle. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. liters diesel per 100 km (60 mpg US) in the NEDC test procedure (New European Driving Cycle)—up to up to 8% less than the 1.7-liter liter engine it is replacing. Diesel Engines'
Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter
Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Depending on its configuration, the single-stage turbocharged engine generates 85 or 100 kW (116 or 136 hp) of power from a displacement of 1598 cc and delivers 280 or 300 N·m (207 or 221 lb-ft) of rated torque. mpg US) NEDC.
At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission. This placement also helps create best-in-class front headroom and legroom.
At the Geneva Motorshow (7-17 March, 2013) Opel will introduce a new generation diesel engine, the 1.6 Equipped with Opel’s “BlueInjection” SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology, the engine already meets Euro 6 emissions limits. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and 109 g/km CO 2 in the Zafira Tourer. g/km for Euro 5. liter range.
Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 B-Class diesels.
liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. Following the S 400 Hybrid and S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is the third hybrid model in the new S-class line-up. The combustion engine can be completely decoupled from the electric motor. liter biturbo V6 engine. l/100 km.).
Significantly larger than the previous generation Sportage, the Hybrid will allow owners to enjoy class-leading rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity, an expansive list of ADAS features, and dual panoramic display screens (12.3-inch liter turbocharged engine with a 44kW motor to achieve up to 39 mpg (targeted).
liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for the third consecutive year. EcoBoost was also named Best Engine Under 1.0-Liter The Best Green Engine Award this year went to the Tesla Model S electric powertrain. liter EcoBoost engine are now available in 72 countries worldwide.
liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower. Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter
liter DOHC V6 engine mated to a next-generation Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) to help provide up to a 30% increase in combined city/highway fuel economy over the previous V6-equipped model while maintaining comparable power. Fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg highway / 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined for the 2WD model (9.0,
Powered by the choice of two new engines mated to the nine-speed, the Cherokee features expected highway fuel economy ratings of up to 31 mpg US (7.6 The new transmission has a compact, modular design and is the first 9-speed automatic transmission developed for passenger vehicles with a front-transverse engine layout.
Class family in Europe. If the new E 200 NGD automatically switches to running on gasoline because the gas tank is empty, the new four-cylinder engine needs requires 6.3 mpg US), with CO 2 emission of 147 g/km. Benz gasoline engines. Diesel Engines Europe Natural Gas' E 200 Natural Gas Drive. Click to enlarge.
The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic.
Just before the end of the year, Volkswagen will introduce three new gasoline engines (77 kW/103 hp, 110 kW/148 hp and 162 kW/217 hp) and two diesel engines (81 kW/109 hp and 110 kW/148 hp) for the Beetle. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard and are all more efficient than their predecessors. 162 kW TSI.
With my 14 years of experience in being a Chief Engineer for joint venture projects, I know the importance of sustaining modernity during a vehicle’s lifecycle. —David Terai, AYGO Chief Engineer. Toyota’s award-winning, 998 cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve, DOHC, Dual VVT-i engine is now Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant (also called Euro 6.2).
and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Scope and demonstrate improvements for a 55% engine efficiency. Sources of increased engine thermal efficiency. Cummins Inc.
Mercedes-Benz increases engine range for refreshed A Class compact. With the refresh of its A-Class, Mercedes-Benz has increased the range of available engines. l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. All in all the model range has 17 versions.
Jaguar says that its new four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post ) is its most efficient diesel to date; with the new Ingenium diesel engines driving the rear wheels, the aluminium-intensive XE ( earlier post ) is also the most fuel-efficient Jaguar yet, with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. liter Ingenium diesel. Click to enlarge.
The first Elantra Hybrid to be brought to market offers more than an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined cycle. To transform the 2021 Elantra into its new four-door-coupe look, Hyundai engineers and designers had to make it longer, lower, and wider compared to the sixth-generation model. liter GDI Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine.
The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The new Ranger Rover currently offers a choice of a gasoline 510PS (503 hp, 375 kW) LR-V8 Supercharged engine and two diesel (3.0-liter l/100km (31.4
Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, We are literally trying to reinvent the auto industry, so why go the conventional route and rework someone else’s engine? liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.
The e-POWER system combines an electric motor, which drives the wheels, with a gasoline engine that charges the vehicle’s battery. liter engine. Used solely to charge the battery, the gasoline engine runs at a constant, optimal speed for maximum fuel efficiency, achieving 26.2 km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8
However, unlike the all-battery-electric powertrain of the LEAF, e-POWER adds a small gasoline engine to charge the small, high-output battery when necessary, eliminating the need for an external charger while offering the same high-output. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test. e-Power vehicles do not use grid charging.
dual injection engines that are being launched in China. The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. The new engines are leaders in performance and efficiency. engine generates maximum power of 92 kW/170 N·m, while the 1.3T
In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L As a world-first in the compact class, the top-of-the-range “Discover Pro” infotainment system can be operated by gesture control. The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5
Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle.
In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.
The variety of diesel engines available in the new Vito is also unique in the model’s segment. The front-wheel drive variants are equipped with a compact, transverse-mounted four-cylinder engine with 1.6-liter liter displacement (OM 622 turbodiesel engine). The engine has been substantially upgraded for use in the new Vito.
i-DTEC engine. liter i-DTEC diesel engine to be applied first in the Civic is the first engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series to be launched in Europe. It is the lightest diesel engine in its class, weighing 47 kg (104 lbs) less than Honda’s 2.2-liter liter i-DTEC engine. Honda’s 1.6L
The Civic Tourer will be available with the choice of two engines: the new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series ( earlier post ) and the 1.8 i-VTEC gasoline engine with manual or automatic transmission. mpg US (3.6 i-DTEC engine. liter i-DTEC engine. Honda’s 1.6L Click to enlarge.
SIDI Turbo gasoline engine ( earlier post ) in three Astra variants: Astra five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and Sports Tourer models. The 125 kW/170 hp direct injection engine leads the newly-launched Opel powertrain offensive. This new-generation engine tops the gasoline offer in the Astra family and replaces the previous 1.6
Ford had attracted criticism (and lawsuits, see below) around the end of 2012 for the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0 The discrepancies resulted in a number of class action lawsuits alleging Ford overstated the fuel efficiency of its hybrids.
turbocharged engine—one of GM’s eighth-generation Ecotec engines—is based on an optimized single-cylinder architecture design and integrates highly intelligent electrically enabled technology. liters/100 km (33 mpg US). The all-new 2.0L Smart Technology. Enhanced Stability and Safety.
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