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JANUARY 4, 2013

Using a new optimization framework, Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos of the Energy & Transportation Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has explored the impact on fuel economy and GHG emissions of varying the size of the motor/generator and battery pack in pre- and post-transmission hybrid configurations of a medium-duty PHEV.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of the larger electric motor.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota projects fuel economy of 52 mpg city / 48 mpg highway / 50 mpg combined for the AWD-e model, and estimates that the AWD-e model—which is debuting at the LA Auto Show—could account for as much as 25% of annual US Prius sales. The Prius AWD-e models offer the same 65.5

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Each pixel in each 3d contour represents a design which plots an attribute against a design feature or a design feature against another design feature to identify optimum combinations to deliver desired effects. Atkinson to improve fuel economy. This is a very important tool for Ford, Gray said.

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MAY 6, 2012

mm) is an entirely new engineering development that was systematically designed for low efficiency losses. The oil pump, with its two-stage control, is designed for energy efficiency. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 8.6 seconds; acceleration tops out at 216 km/h (134 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The transmission is designed as a product for the global market with a consistent common-part strategy. designed for various applications as common parts. Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization.

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APRIL 10, 2018

The all-new Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford’s new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space for Ford’s mid-size models without negatively impacting exterior dimensions; and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel-efficiency. The all-new 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost and 1.5-liter

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JANUARY 26, 2022

This design provides both maximum performance and amazing efficiency, and it is designed and built with heavy-duty performance and demand in mind. The powertrain features a motor generator within the bell housing between the twin-turbo engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission.

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MARCH 9, 2022

The six-cylinder engines were developed based on the ‘right-sizing’ concept, which calls for optimizing displacement to improve fuel and power efficiency. It then compensates for any shortfall by braking force generated by the friction brakes, achieving both a natural braking feel and good fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

liter engine offers an increase of 16 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque compared to the previous generation A3 1.8T, along with EPA-estimated combined cycle fuel economy of 29 mpg (8.1 System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 The A3 sedan with 2.0-liter This new 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Available with 95 PS (70 kW) or 120 PS (88 kW), it delivers greater power, torque and responsiveness, with optimized combustion chamber design, and cutting-edge turbocharger and fuel injection technology. Active City Stop now operates for the new Focus at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph), increased from 30 km/h (19 mph).

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. Designed to be lighter and more efficient, the new EA888 Gen 3 turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder powerplant features a number of refinements, including a novel cylinder-head-integrated exhaust manifold with exhaust gas cooling. liter model.

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JANUARY 24, 2014

The BMW 740Ld xDrive will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.1 US EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available, however, other models equipped with this engine have seen a 25 – 30% improvement in fuel efficiency over their direct gasoline-powered counterparts. With a weight-saving aluminum block and head designs, the 3.0-liter

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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. They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph.

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MARCH 4, 2013

The PbC batteries, on the other hand, are designed for sustained long-lasting performance geared for the life of our system, and the rigors of many charge/discharge cycles. At a 65 mph cruise, the system is designed to operate using generator power only. when accelerating or climbing.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

This results in better fuel economy, idle stability and lower emissions. This enables better optimized control of the valve timing over a broader range of engine speeds and loads for improved fuel economy and emissions. The Getrag manual has a new shift linkage design for shorter throws and improved precision.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, Designed from the ground up, the Td6 provides efficiency and refinement. seconds for gasoline V6 models.

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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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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The hybrid, optimized for fuel efficiency accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8 seconds, and has very low CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. Total provides Peugeot and its networks worldwide with FE (Fuel Economy) lubricants designed to reduce vehicle consumption by reducing friction in the engine.

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APRIL 18, 2016

l/100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine-driven charge-sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

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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 Hybrid module. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. China Driver Assistance Systems Engines Fuel Efficiency' The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6-

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy 281

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Applications need to use an integrated approach to design, develop, and optimize an assembly consisting of what would have been at least four light duty vehicle components made from traditional metals. Rolling resistance cannot be improved in isolation from other tire design goals, especially wear and traction.

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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). l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4 Additionally, approximately 90% of the 3.6L

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Due to go on sale in summer 2015, the new European Jazz will offer improved fuel economy and higher performance due to its new Earth Dreams Technology engine. This prototype introduces a completely new body shell for the popular model, with a sleek and modern design hinting at “significant advances” in this latest model.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Take-off speed is 110 km/h (68 mph); cruise speed is 160 km/h (99 mph); and maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph). The aft main wheel is driven by a 6 kW electric motor providing power for taxiing and acceleration up to 60 km/h (37 mph) during take-off, reducing overall electrical power consumption in day-to-day operation.

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JULY 24, 2014

The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4

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JANUARY 26, 2012

Initial design layout of the Rotrak system with the corresponding block diagram. The company’s engineers have a prototype system running in a B-segment donor vehicle on a dynamometer and are calibrating the control strategy to prove its driveability, performance, CO 2 and fuel economy benefits. Source: Stone (2010).

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Downsizing Vehicles Fuel Economy 2010 270

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MARCH 11, 2014

The patented TrailerTail design lowers vehicle fuel consumption by reducing low-pressure suction drag directly behind a trailer. ATDynamics launched the patented thermoplastic composite TrailerTail design in 2010. Source: ATDynamics. Click to enlarge. Roehl Transport; and C.R.

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. 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

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 The “safety package” that combines the City-Brake Active system that is designed to help drivers avoid rear-end collisions while driving at the speed of below 30 km/h (18.6

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APRIL 1, 2012

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Beyond 2015, Hyundai plans limited mass production of the ix35 Fuel Cell, with a goal of 10,000 units; Hyundai will also introduce the vehicle in Korea and California. ix35 fuel cell powertrain layout. The fuel economy and range of the ix35 Fuel Cell have improved by 10% over the previous-generation model.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Assist features make automated driving possible in all speed ranges for the first time in a series production truck: Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 mph: Improves safety, efficiency, and driver comfort by automatically decelerating and accelerating to maintain a safe following distance.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 liter, 16-valve DOHC engine.

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MARCH 4, 2014

In applying the technology to production cars, Kia engineers are targeting reductions in CO 2 emissions of up to 15%, while the electric supercharger is designed to deliver power increases of 15 to 20% depending on its application. 7-speed DCT.

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