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They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 They first subjected a compact passenger sedan and a sport utility vehicle to SAE J2263 coastdown procedures. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9 l/100 km).
Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.
Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter
The most commonly reported engine problems are issues with the electronic control module calibration (cited by 23% of owners who experienced an engine problem), exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve (20%), and electronic engine sensors (16%). miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0 mpg in 2011. Overall Scores.
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.
liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating. At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly.
No obvious pattern for specific vehicle types in terms of fuel economy percent change with speed has yet emerged (for example, results for SUVs were similar to small sedans or pickup trucks in terms of percent change in mpg). Percent mpg decrease for a given 10 mph increase based on 74 vehicles. Brief summary of vehicle data.
Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine featuring a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-I and a high-efficiency Exhaust Gas Recirculation system. liters per 100 kilometers [55 mpg US], while delivering total system power of 162 kW [217 hp]. Click to enlarge.
GM staged the debut of the all-new, 7 th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. The Stingray accelerates from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip; it is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg (9.05 inches to 2.75
The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) combined, a 32% improvement over the supercharged V6, and reach a high of 28 mpg (8.4 The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015.
Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. Blue-Will promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of up to 106 mpg US (2.2
to deliver an estimated 190 horsepower (140 kW) and 180 lb-ft of torque (250 N·m)—about 12% more horsepower and 16% more torque than the current Ecotec 2.4L, while offering estimated highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg (7.84 engine carries an EPA rating of 33 mpg (7.13 GM expects the 2.5L L/100km) highway.
On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. 2013 Cadillac ATS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) pounds (2.5
Other features of the engine include: Cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) delivers greater efficiency and enables knock-free operation at higher, real-world loads. mpg US, 10.4 The Jeep Grand Cherokee is produced at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The result is less overall pumping work.
Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% mpg (19.26 mpg (19.26 The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream.
Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces best-in-class horsepower (287) and torque (262 lb-ft), along with leading fuel economy of an estimated 28 mpg highway.
The team presented a paper on their work at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Enrichment of the fuel mixture at high-speed, high-load conditions is currently used to reduce exhaust temperature to avoid damage to engine or emissions aftertreatment components. In the face of increased regulatory stringency (e.g., 1 CR offered a 4.8%
GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). range extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined GM-estimated fuel efficiency of 41 mpg (EPA estimate pending). The 2016 Volt goes on sale in the second half of 2015. The new high-efficiency 1.5L
On a 110-mile freeway run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph, after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. Saving the battery charge for when on city streets, and leaving the efficient hybrid engine to do its thing on the highway, is how that gaudy 50+ mpg number is reached.
The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips.
For example, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this year, Volkswagen presented the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Golf Alltrack is 30 mpg highway and 22 mpg city—this is slightly worse than the Subaru Outback, equipped with the 2.5L
Audi will unveil an all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. mpg US ), equivalent to 45 g CO 2 per km (72.42 US mpg) of fuel and cutting-edge electronic applications. Shooting brake concept. Click to enlarge. liters of fuel per 100 km (123.8 l/100 km (123.8
Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodge introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact at the Detroit Auto Show. liter turbo and DDCT transmission are 40 mpg US (5.88 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) L/100km) combined cycle. Both features improve fuel economy.
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FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads. miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway.
Colias has observed the transformation, and the recent detour back to plug-in hybrids, from a front-row seat in Detroit. Thats the elementary-school explanation; there are myriad other partspiston rings, flywheels, rocker arms, exhaust manifoldsthat do their piece. mpg for 1975 models, according to Environmental Protection Agency data.
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