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MAY 15, 2013

liter, 3-cylinder design of the Pinnacle engine, as well as a downsized, turbocharged 750cc Pinnacle design. FEV investigated the impact of six fuel saving technologies: friction reduction; turbocharging; Variable Compression Ratio (VCR); Variable Cam Timing (VCT); Early Intake Valve Closure (EIVC); and downsizing. mpg US (6.3

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MAY 14, 2009

Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter Downsizing is rigorously being developed in the volume segments with the 1.2 L/100km (43 mpg US), with 129 g/km CO 2. liters (56 mpg US). Click to enlarge. TSI and the 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

mpg US); CO 2 emissions are 127 g/km (204 g/mile). Downsizing entails the replacement of engine displacement with turbocharging. Audi has introduced a new low-displacement turbocharged gasoline engine in the A3 model line. Earlier post.) TFSI engine generates 77 kW (105 hp), with fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100km (42.8

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MAY 8, 2015

mpg US) in the NEDC, clearly undercutting both its predecessor and comparable competitors. Thanks to this rightsizing approach, the new engine enjoys the consumption benefits of a downsizing engine in partial load operation, while at higher loads it has the advantages of a large-displacement engine. l/100 km (47.0 Stroppiana, A.,

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 All versions except the 1.6 TDI with S tronic and the most powerful gasoline engine are equipped with a start-stop system. The base engine, the 1.2

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AUGUST 21, 2014

Fans of chest-thumping V-8s may scoff at such a downsized engine, but everyone else will likely want to know how efficient it is. The 2015 Ford Mustang has attracted plenty of attention for its 2.3-liter liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine--and not all of it positive.

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MARCH 6, 2012

l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2. The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5

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JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 l/100 km (52 mpg). l/100 km (51 mpg). liter, 3-cylinder with low fuel consumption of 4.3

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JANUARY 9, 2010

Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US). L/100 km (48 mpg US) or 119 g/km of CO 2. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. 100% Electric vehicles. HYbrid4 Plug-in.

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

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JULY 7, 2015

Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 l/100 km) over 8,387 miles (13,498 km), in a 25-day drive across all 24 EU contiguous countries. Earlier post.) liters per 100km) by more than 25%. hours, each day. The new 1.6

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (23 mpg US mpg). liters per 100 km (23 mpg US), the Audi S8 is significantly more fuel efficient than its competitors, according to Audi. The newly developed 4.0 This is due in large part to the cylinder-on-demand system, which deactivates four of the eight cylinders in many driving situations.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

One of the most popular motor industry trends in recent years has been that of ''downsizing'' engines--reducing capacity even in larger vehicles to improve fuel efficiency, while usually adding a turbocharger to make up for lost power. It''s why Ford can now sell a 1.0-liter liter engine in the U.S.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

This crucial difference means the technology is perfectly suited to maintaining vehicle performance and driveability—widely recognized as a critical marketing issue for any car maker contemplating radical engine downsizing. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8

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mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. These innovative technologies include catalytic and evaporative emissions controls, advanced fuel injection, downsized GDI engines, turbochargers, cooled-EGR systems, dynamic cylinder deactivation, OBD systems as well as hybrid and fuel cell powertrain systems, batteries, electric components and controls.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

mpg US (5.87 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. downsize), and the agencies say they have included costs of preserving performance, utility and safety. mpg in MY 2021. mpg in model year 2025. L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 improvements.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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MARCH 4, 2014

The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km, while allowing customers frequent electric driving mode. l/100 km (65 mpg US), with 84 g/km CO 2. mpg US), with 85 g/km CO 2. The hybrid powertrain was optimized for installation within the vehicle’s compact packaging.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

km/L (JC08 test cycle)—71 mpg US and 59 mpg US, respectively. Customers are mainly single men and women, and people over 40 who are downsizing to a compact car. To date, 70% of orders have been for the new 13-SKYACTIV model grade, surpassing initial expectations of 60%. The 13-SKYACTIV delivers fuel efficiency of 30.0

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Mazda 2004 Downsizing MPG 199

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JULY 2, 2012

l/100 km (51 mpg US), equivalent to 107 g/km CO 2 ). mpg US), or 105 g/km CO 2. liter TSI fitted to the Polo BlueGT develops a power output of 103 kW / 140 PS, with a combined fuel consumption of just 4.6 When the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed DSG transmission, fuel consumption is reduced to 4.5 l/100 km (52.3

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JUNE 13, 2012

GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. seconds; it achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway (11.2 Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L

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APRIL 14, 2021

liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, features 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb-ft (241 N·m) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 29 mpg with front-wheel drive and 26 mpg with all-wheel drive. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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MAY 8, 2013

To achieve the target fuel economy improvement over the baseline V6 configuration, the team used GTDI technology for downsizing in combination with part-load lean homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) operation for further fuel economy gains. FTP75 (mpg). HWY (mpg). The project team is replacing a 3.6L I4 Ecotec engine.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

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JULY 24, 2011

The company anticipates that it will be the only gasoline-powered vehicle delivering fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (equivalent to 71 mpg US or 3.3 and the downsizing of the particles sprayed from the injector. L/100km) in JC08 mode. This new mini vehicle will have an entry price of less than ¥800,000 (US$10,200).

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MAY 11, 2011

up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model. up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model.

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2011 Nissan Engine Standards 210

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JANUARY 13, 2015

The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter Sonata Hybrid is expected to achieve up to 39 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway and have a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg (6.03, 5.35 Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

mpg US), equivalent to 110 g/km CO 2. The new engine extends the range of the three-cylinder gasoline engines based on the EA211 engine series ( earlier post ) by adding a configuration with direct fuel injection plus turbocharging technology, which opens a new chapter in downsizing strategy at Volkswagen. l/100 km (52.3

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

L/100 km (56 mpg US). The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. Consumption figures based on the US CAFE standard are: City 24 mpg, Highway 31 mpg, Combined 27 mpg (9.8, Preliminary fuel consumption rating is 4.2 L/100 km, respectively).

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MARCH 5, 2014

Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter Click to enlarge. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter l/100km (42.8 The existing 1.6

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

L/100 km (56 mpg US), equivalent to 109 g/km CO 2. Downsizing and technologies such as the Stop/Start system contribute to improved fuel efficiency in the gasoline-powered versions. L/100 km (41 mpg US); the equivalent CO 2 value is 138 g/km. TDI diesel with 105 PS and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) consumes 4.2

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. mpg US city, 51.5 mpg US highway, 38.9 mpg US combined (7.26 mpg US (5.18 The H2-DI engine was estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE targets with engine out Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission levels. Source: Wallner 2011. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 Overall volume of the fuel cell system was downsized by 20% compared to the previous system via modularization of bulky parts in the fuel cell system including fuel cell stack, balance of plant (BOP), inverter and high voltage junction box. 21 kW (battery).

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Tucson Hyundai Hydrogen Fuel 255

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JULY 28, 2014

To meet the increased fuel economy requirements for new vehicles, automakers have made major investments in engine downsizing, vehicle lightweighting, and vehicle electrification. Relatively modest incremental fuel economy improvements of 2 mpg to 3 mpg per vehicle can have significant impacts on global oil demand.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

This brings implementation of intelligent downsizing to more than 97% of vehicles sold by Volkswagen in the US, available across all the models on sale. liter engine and 7% over the 1.8T.

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APRIL 29, 2011

You may recall a few weeks back we reported on police forces all around the nation downsizing their vehicle fleets from big and brawny V-8 sedans to a new-generation of V-6 sedans and SUVs.

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In terms of fuel economy, the Nissan offers a claimed 18 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway on the rear-drive models. Meanwhile, the hybridized Toyota is supposed to offer up to 22 MPG city and 24 MPG on the highway. Going 4x4 with the Frontier brings those numbers down to 17 city and 22 on the highway.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Those of the "no replacement for displacement" school of thought might be thinking more about performance than they are gas mileage, but at what point does downsizing actually start to harm gas mileage, rather than help it? As carmakers strive to attain better MPG figures, many are beginning to.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The new model gets gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of 31 kilometers per liter (73 mpg US), a 15% improvement over the previous version. 73 mpg US, 3.23 27 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7 Earlier post.). 100 kW (supercapacitor). Hydrogen storage. 700 bar, 5.6 350 bar, 3.5 Gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency. 404 miles). 230 miles).

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