Convert Downsizing MPH 
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L Skarke et al.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2009
A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. The course used for the test included a combination of city and highway driving with an average speed of 45 mph and with speeds up to 60 mph.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. mph), the new technology reduces the fuel consumption of the 4.0 Weighing 220 kilograms (485 lb) including all key add-on parts, the V8 is comparatively light.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2010
seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). seconds with the AMG Performance package, with the top speed increased to an electronically limited 300 km/h (186 mph). The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. The 100 km/h mark is reached in 4.4
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2009
Downsizing is a key element of Audi’s efficiency strategy. TFSI from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.1 Both versions reach a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph) and, on average, consume just 5.5 Audi injects AdBlue upstream of a DeNOx converter, where NO x is catalytically reduced. TFSI, the low-emission A4 3.0
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 The newly developed four-cylinder exemplifies the Audi’s downsizing strategy of substituting turbocharging for volume. mph) while consuming an average of 3.9
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L It’s a simple mechanical arrangement, Gray said, noting that there are no clutches, and no torque converter. Additionally, the extra capability of the e-Drive increased the all-electric speed range up to 62 mph. Atkinson to a 2.0L
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
312 
Let's personalize your content