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JANUARY 26, 2012

BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. Output and torque diagram for the new diesel. Average fuel consumption is 6.3

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC concept. At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC offers fuel economy of 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100km) in city traffic and 39 mpg US (6.0

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Mercedes Diesel Concept Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72 mpg (12.45 mpg (12.45 mpg city and 34.3 mpg highway. emissions standards it was being measured against, resulted in a successful proof of concept. Cummins Inc.

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

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APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Chadwell et al.,

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Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

TDI (diesel) engine. mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 The new three-liter V6 exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee; the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger, which prevents unwanted interactions between the gas columns, guarantee spontaneous throttle response. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0

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Audi Gasoline Engine Standards 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3-liter liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. L/100km or 75 mpg US). L/100km or 75 mpg US). Advanced diesel Mazda SKY-D engine. liter diesel engine. Click to enlarge. liter SKY-G engine.

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Mazda Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 230

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MARCH 3, 2010

The i-flow concept. Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter Tags: Diesel Engines Hybrids. Click to enlarge. The new, downsized 1.0-liter

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Audi is now refreshing its A1 models, including the offer of six engines—gasoline and diesel—that are new or that have been intensively further developed. TDI diesel. 4-cylinder engine as the second engine in the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel engine platform (MDB). US mpg) (99 g CO 2 per km [159.3

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Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207

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MARCH 2, 2012

The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 Click to enlarge. Energy TCe 115.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2012 Engine 278

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The technology is a particularly cost-efficient solution to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. Two diesel engines and two gasoline variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with either rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.

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BMW Plug-in 2017 Gasoline 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

HCCI is a combustion regime in which well-mixed fuel, exhaust gas and air are compressed to the point of auto-ignition. Unlike a spark ignition gas engine or diesel engine, HCCI produces a low-temperature, flameless release of energy throughout the entire combustion chamber. Tags: Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency.

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Engine Plug-in Concept Plug 186

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MARCH 3, 2016

Audi is introducing a diesel-engined S model to its Q7 model line. liter V8 diesel delivers 320 kW (435 hp) and 900 N·m (663.8 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 194 grams per kilometer (312.2 The Audi valvelift system (AVS) is also making its debut in a diesel model from Audi. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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Audi Exhaust Volt Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. Tags: Diesel Fuel Efficiency.

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MPG Ford 2010 Re-Charge 236

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range. Turbocharged by means of exhaust gas turbocharger with engine load management by means of variable intake valve activation.

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2014 Gasoline 2000 Exhaust 299

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a 3.5-liter In accordance with the modular concept, the powertrain design for the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID is basically the same as that for the S 400 HYBRID.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Volvo’s current plug-in architecture of choice is shown on its V70 diesel PHEV prototypes: combining a front-wheel drive engine (diesel initially) with an axle-integrated rear-wheel drive electric motor, powered, in the case of the V70 PHEV, by an 11.3 Volvo concept of a range-extended architecture. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Volvo All-Electric Plug 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0 mpg US (automatic: 4.2 – 4.4 liters, or 41.3 - 39.2

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BMW Fuel MPH Powered 210

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Possible areas of interest for technology to improve fuel efficiency include: Development of high-performance low-temperature catalysts for exhaust aftertreatment. Fuel property impacts on combustion.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1 The plug-in hybrid system in the X5 prototype.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liters/100km (36 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 154g/km—a 20% reduction from the 192 g/km of a series production Passat (MY 2006) fitted with a 2.0L In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. 2010) A New Engine Boosting Concept with Energy Recuperation for Micro/Mild Hybrid Applications. (22

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Hybrid VRLA Downsizing Fuel 210

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

In addition to the systematic further development of its highly efficient diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz Vans will in the future also offer locally emission-free electric drive in all segments and will push forward with the electrification of the commercial fleet. Maximum cargo volume is 17 cubic meters, with payloads of up to 5.5 Like the 3.0-liter

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Connected Connect Mercedes 2019 220

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DECEMBER 25, 2022

For over 100 years now, trucks have roared down America’s many highways, leaving clouds of dust and exhaust in their wake. For example, companies like Lordstown Motors , Tesla, Rivian , and Nikola have unveiled electric truck concepts and are delivering trucks to customers. EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever.

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Fleet Gas-Electric Pennsylvania Commercial 52

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

At the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, Volkswagen is unveiling a new Golf BlueMotion concept car. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO 2 /km. In the Golf BlueMotion concept car, Volkswagen is employing a 1.6-liter The latest Golf BlueMotion. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Concept 2013 Fuel 359

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter liter 4-cylinder diesel (OM 626) produced by Renault. mpg US) NEDC. The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. l/100 km (54.7

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

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JUNE 10, 2015

The intelligent body concept uses this mixed-materials approach to increase the strength and rigidity of the passenger cell while at the same time significantly reducing vehicle weight. The innovative insulation concept has the additional effect of further improving acoustic comfort. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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MARCH 9, 2016

Initially, the E 200 d models of the new E-Class will be available with an all-new four-cylinder OM 654 diesel engine ( earlier post ), while the E 200 will be powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine and the E 350 d by a six-cylinder diesel. liters per 100 kilometres (112 mpg US) corresponding to 49 grams of CO 2 per km.

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Mercedes Engine PHEV MPH 150

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The Frankfurt Motor Show is playing host to a staggering array of weird and wonderful concept cars this week, many of which are geared around green credentials. The L1 combines this new diesel hybrid technology with other wonderful little tweaks to push its fuel sipping tendencies over the edge. The 800 cc engine is derived from the 1.6-litre

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Diesel CO2 Hybrid Concept 32

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AUGUST 20, 2011

The new gearbox uses the same state-of-the-art dual-clutch concept as the PowerShift transmission which is already available in European Ford vehicles with more powerful diesel and EcoBoost gasoline engines. Compared to the 100PS (99 hp, 74 kW) 1.6-liter liter automatic model in the previous Focus, the new Focus 1.6 liters/100km (36.8

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

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JUNE 25, 2009

liter twin turbo diesel with 2,000-bar injection pressure; and an 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be used in a hybrid application. L/100 km (40 mpg US), with an average CO 2 rating of 158 g/km. Straight-Six Diesel Engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo. liter diesel features two substantial changes from its cousin.

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BMW 2009 Engine Gasoline-Electric 199

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MARCH 9, 2015

The Golf SportWagen was also the basis for the hydrogen fuel cell Golf SportWagen HyMotion concept shown at the LA Auto Show last November. liter, 150-hp turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TDI diesel ( earlier post ), fitted with a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. city (mpg).

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MPG Diesel Fuel America 150

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The Takeri diesel concept. Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. The CX-5 will be Mazda’s first production model equipped with the new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine. mpg US, 5.4

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Audi’s new A3 Sportback features a lightweight design and an initial choice of one diesel (TDI) and two gasoline (TFSI) engines, with two additional diesel engines and one gasoline unit to follow. The compact diesel, which is characterized by minimal internal friction, consumes on average 3.8 Audi A3 Sportback. Click to enlarge.

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Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel 281

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Five three- and four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines will be available from market launch of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, all featuring the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. They include the four-cylinder diesel in the BMW 220d xDrive and BMW 218d Gran Tourer as well as the three-cylinder diesel in the BMW 216d Gran Tourer.

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BMW MPG MPH Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2013

In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 Earlier post.) Fuel economy targets for the vehicle are 22.4

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Light Diesel Fuel Fuel Economy 319

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The plug-in full hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics all-wheel drive concept car is powered by a 1.5-liter, The purpose of the high-performance concept study was to visualize the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility, according to the company. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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