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AUGUST 24, 2012

Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Acceleration from 0-60 mph in 5.6 L/100km, respectively).

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. On the other hand, it is well known that in an internal combustion engine up to 35% of the energy developed by the fuel combustion is dissipated in the exhaust gases. Skarke et al.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust 312

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization. With this hybrid level pure electric driving of up to 20 km/h (12 mph) is possible and fuel improvements of 15 to. —Getrag Chief Technology Officer Didier Lexa.

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Hybrid Plug-in Plug MPH 356

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JANUARY 11, 2011

liter V6 turbodiesel developing 240 hp (179 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 N·m) of torque ( earlier post ), the V6 diesel accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds; top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h) (electronically limited). Powered by a 3.0-liter AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow.

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Diesel Market Power Powered 210

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor. In the 2021 Mirai, a second DC/DC converter augments the main DC/DC converter to respond to the auxiliary load increase. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

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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.

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Hummer All-Electric Miles Range 231

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. It’s a simple mechanical arrangement, Gray said, noting that there are no clutches, and no torque converter.

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Hybrid Fusion Li-ion Fuel Economy 275

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 liter VQ35HR V6 engine directly to the transmission, without the use of a traditional torque converter. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% less exhaust compared to 2005 standards.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

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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. turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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MARCH 4, 2013

ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show. At a 65 mph cruise, the system is designed to operate using generator power only. Generator power is supplemented with battery under increased load—e.g., when accelerating or climbing.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

The RAV4 Hybrid will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 The RAV4 Hybrid offers a choice of several driving modes: ECO mode optimizes throttle response and air conditioning output to help prioritize fuel economy. miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph).

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Fuel Economy MPG Toyota Hybrid 150

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JUNE 25, 2012

The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. The new transaxle is equipped with a numerically lower differential gear drive ratio (3.23), designed to help improve fuel economy. L/100km, respectively).

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

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JULY 1, 2010

Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). Battery regeneration.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

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MARCH 6, 2014

Mercedes-Benz’ new 9-speed 9G-TRONIC, the first rear-wheel drive nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, is making its debut in the E 350 BlueTEC as the standard transmission paired with the 185 kW (252 hp) V6 diesel. Lightweight design and fuel economy measures. Torque converter. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy 312

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

The 640i Gran Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.4 Top speed is electronically governed at 155 mph (250 km/h). Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 7.8 EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to the on-sale date in the USA. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

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BMW 2013 Engine Fuel Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

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 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 seconds, and the top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h). Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 L/100km) (city 36.0

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8

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Plug-in Hybrid Miles Plug 220

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MARCH 31, 2010

Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

The diesel engine powers an electric generator, which provides direct power to the wheels, eliminating the torque converter, automatic transmission, transfer case and drive shafts. The system can improve fuel economy by up to 40% over conventional powertrains in harsh terrain, according to Oshkosh. PST—approximately 6.5

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Light Diesel Concept Hybrid 246

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JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 The base version of the Golf GTD, at 3,036 pounds (1,377 kg), accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 With a new 2.0L By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Increasing the number of gear ratios from six to nine improves fuel economy and a correspondingly reduces CO 2 emissions. (ZF ZF suggests that the 9HP can provide fuel savings up to 16% compared to a standard 6-speed front transverse automatic transmission.) Low engine speeds for increased fuel savings.

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Land Rover Standards Fuel Fuel Economy 230

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen, seeing the hybrid as complementary to the Jetta TDI diesel in attracting different, yet equally fuel-economy-conscious buyers, is initially targeting 5% of Jetta sales in the US for the new hybrid model. The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Hybrid MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 296

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JULY 21, 2013

We also produce a huge amount of waste and we are looking at schemes that convert biomass into hydrogen. So as well as producing a clean fuel we would be reducing the amount of waste we put into landfill. seconds, a 100 mph top speed and a range of 369 miles (594 km). With a tank capacity of 5.6 km/liter (67.3 mpg US or 3.5

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London Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel 344

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

The benefits are not confined to significant performance improvements and better fuel economy. In implementing FreeValve technology, manufacturers are able to do away with expensive parts such as the throttle body, camshaft, cam drive, timing gear and cover, wastegate, pre-catalytic converter systems and direct injection systems.

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Engine Auto Fuel Power 218

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JANUARY 22, 2014

At the vehicle level, this results in a reduced thermal burden on the cooling system; simplification of the cooling system hardware; and reduced volume and lower weight for the motor inverter, power converter and associated cooling components. 35% Fuel Economy Improvement - Gasoline Engine. Modeling and/or analysis. ?

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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AUGUST 21, 2014

GM’s objectives in developing the new 8-speed were improved fuel economy, performance, and NVH—while staying in the footprint of the 6L80. overall ratio spread, enabling improved launch capability because of a deeper first gear ratio and better fuel economy due to lower top gear N/V capability, relative to the 6L80.

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GM Oil Yukon Convert 231

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The engine may be decoupled from the drive train during stop and go driving, delivering greater fuel savings, reduced emissions and engine-off operation when compared with a parallel hybrid. RunWise improves upon the typical gains achieved by using natural gas as a fuel source. Low-speed cycle.

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Hybrid Diesel MPH Oil 246

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APRIL 3, 2012

The result is 0-60 mph acceleration in 7.2 seconds and a top track speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). located in the car’s spare-wheel well, a heating system for this tank and the lines which carry the AdBlue, an injection valve for AdBlue fluid and a selective catalytic reduction converter, which aid in the reduction of NO x emissions.

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Cayenne Diesel 2013 Porsche 218

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

liter gas engine—and is projected to save taxpayers between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle in fuel costs annually. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and in the 0-100 mph run by 4.7 The only faster entry was the Ford Police Interceptor Utility powered by a 3.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine.

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2020 Ford Hybrid Supplies 186

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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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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

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JANUARY 17, 2010

BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including style updates for 328i and 335i models and an all-new direct gasoline injection turbocharged engine with Valvetronic for 335i models. BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible customers have a choice of two inline-6 engines. Click to enlarge.

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2011 BMW Exhaust Convert 199

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JANUARY 28, 2014

All gasoline engines for Europe were converted to new three- and four-cylinder versions. The new generation of engines has improved TDI fuel economy significantly. For the 55 kW Polo TDI BlueMotion, Volkswagen has further reduced fuel consumption from the extremely good 3.4 Gasoline engines. l/100 km (69.2 l/100 km (73.5

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MPG Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric 333

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MARCH 18, 2013

GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 Those features help the new CTS sedan reach 60 mph from a standstill in an estimated 4.6 seconds and achieve an estimated top speed of 170 mph (274 km/h). greater fuel economy. l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4 The wide, 6.71

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. However, any unburned methane must be converted in the catalytic converter. The eco up! accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.3

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

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JUNE 15, 2013

In addition to the engines with optimized fuel economy, the car’s lightweight construction concept (although the new BMW 4 Series Coupe has grown in terms of dimensions, it is between 20 and 45 kilograms lighter than its predecessor) and aerodynamics—headlined by the Air Curtains and Air Breathers—also help to increase efficiency.

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BMW Gasoline Diesel Engine 207

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JULY 7, 2014

The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210