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JUNE 23, 2014

Composite intake manifold w/ integrated air-water charge air cooler assembly. Cycle-based CAE analysis of fuel economy contribution of critical technologies. This entails overall lean homogeneous combustion with early primary injection and an air/fuel ratio of ~20-30:1. Earlier post.). Low pressure, cooled EGR system.

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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The engine also uses a transverse water flow cooling technique, which is common practice in Formula 1, combined with a double water jacket design for the cylinder head. These two particularities have been exploited in the case of the engine and have been combined with a double water jacket arrangement for the cylinder head.

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Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. With Crew Chief, Ford is deploying smart technology to deliver green driving results.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. Cobra electric supercharger. Click to enlarge.

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Water Engine Commercial Diesel 370

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

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Obama Cleaner Fuel Economy Climate 249

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one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the US, serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands, is launching a pilot program to electrify its two most popular commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH hybrid electric drive system.

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The system is equipped with a new water cooling function, so that it can direct even more drive torque to the front wheels if necessary. The car’s top speed is 318 km/h. Porsche developed a new all-wheel drive system (PTM) with electronically controlled and activated multi-plate coupling.

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APRIL 23, 2014

In recent years—especially in the time since EPA fuel economy ratings have become more realistic—40 miles per gallon on the highway has become like a sort of high-water mark for non-hybrid cars. So it''s.'

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Fuel 145

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Aisin Seki electric water cooling pump installed in engine (red circle). Cars traditionally use mechanical water cooling pumps, which have a flow rate dependent on the engine speed. Electric cooling pumps offer greater control over the water flow allowing significant fuel economies. © Aisin Seiki. Click to enlarge.

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Water Automobile Electric Electrical 252

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International Truck (Navistar’s flagship vehicle brand) has invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in an open performance testing to compare fuel economy and drivability of their new trucks during the week of 31 August at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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Fuel Economy Economy International Fuel 150

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The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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The acquired data provides important insights into the fuel spray motion as well as the timing and quantity of soot formed under a wide range of conditions. The sunlight changes direction as it passes from cooler air through hotter air, and these steered light rays give the impression that there is water in the road—a mirage.

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Fuel Economy Economy Emissions Fuel 150

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APRIL 12, 2013

liter EcoBoost is the first engine from Ford to incorporate a computer-controlled clutch on the belt-drive water pump, which further improves efficiencies by reducing warm-up time. A water-cooled charge air cooler is added to offer a more efficient feed of air into the engine. The new 4-cylinder 1.5-liter

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Fusion Water Ford Engine 246

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JULY 1, 2017

The company’s internal testing shows these products are delivering up to nine percent in fuel economy improvement over the comparable models built only a year ago. Fuel injection pressure is maximized by the engine’s 2,500 bar (36,300 psi) high pressure common rail fuel system. liter engine.

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Fuel Economy International Economy Engine 150

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Unlike conventional fuel manufacturing, e-fuels are synthesized from green hydrogen—produced by water electrolysis using renewable electricity—and carbon dioxide, resulting in 80% lower lifecycle emissions. The tests will be conducted by researchers in the Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST.

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Hyundai Motor Motors Motoring 448

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The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. There are more than 40 individual shift maps to optimize shift points for fuel economy, performance and 4x4 capability. 1 to improve fuel economy and reduce engine noise. axle ratio.

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Jeep Available Fuel Economy Economy 269

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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, L/100km, respectively). In ECO mode, meter lighting changes to blue.

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

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A new thermal management system has also been developed: in a cold state, a switchable water pump with flow-optimized ball valve ensures that no coolant flows through the engine, providing for swift heating-up of the combustion chambers after starting up the engine.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes Diesel Fuel 236

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JANUARY 14, 2013

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 Full-time 4x4 models have fuel economy figures of 20 city and 28 highway. Click to enlarge.

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Jeep MPG 2014 Fuel Economy 231

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MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

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liter EcoBlue features innovative technologies, including: Low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation combined with water-air charge cooling for more efficient combustion and reduced emissions. liter EcoBlue engine delivers 150 PS, 370 Nm of torque, and CO 2 emissions from an anticipated 112 g/km for the five-door model. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

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Historical and projected achieved fuel economy (mpg US) for passenger cars and light trucks. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and NHTSA have been working together on developing the National Program of harmonized regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy. Source: NHTSA Final EIS.

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2017 Standards Fuel Economy MPG 236

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The EcoDiesel V-6 engine also features low-friction pistons to improve fuel economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide an enhanced combustion system – injector nozzle, piston bowl and glow plug with integrated combustion pressure sensor to optimize combustion. Transmissions. 1 crawl ratio. An approach angle of 43.6

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Jeep Diesel Fuel Economy 2020 342

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MAY 31, 2012

liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine (2AR-FXE), the ES 300h is expected to earn EPA fuel economy ratings of approximately 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined (5.88, 6.03 The fuel system uses electronically controlled sequential fuel injection (SFI) with regular 87 octane unleaded gasoline. Earlier post.).

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Lexus 2013 Hybrid Fuel Economy 252

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The engine also uses the core EcoBoost technologies of turbocharging, high-pressure direct fuel-injection and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing alongside a new aluminium engine block. liter EcoBoost.

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

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The electrochemical conversion of ammonia to dinitrogen in a direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) is a necessary technology for the realization of a nitrogen economy. This technology could enable a carbon-free fuel economy, but it’s one half of the puzzle. —Michael Trenerry, lead author.

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Energy Wisconsin Hydrogen Gas-Electric 418

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These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter DPI engine include: Fuel injection at the intake stroke decreases wall wetting for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

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MPG 2020 Engine Fuel Economy 220

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Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. The high pressure fuel pump of the second generation Duramax engine operates at pressures up to 2,000 bar, enabling increased engine efficiency. Water-cooled turbo. —Nicola Menarini, Global Chief Engineer, GM Powertrain.

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Diesel Engine Chevrolet Global 334

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The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. The water pump is driven by an electric motor, thus eliminating the need for a drive belt.

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Japan Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy 294

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The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Water pump. Fuel injection type. gasoline engine.

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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, Prior to its introduction in the US, improvements have been made to the Td6 helping to achieve an additional eight percent increase in overall fuel efficiency.

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

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Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter Ram 1500’s unsurpassed 29 mpg highway fuel economy rating for 4x4 models is significant in that 4x4 models represent more than 80% of the U.S. Redesigned intake ports to improve engine performance and fuel economy.

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MPG 2020 Fuel Economy EPA 223

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liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. Despite the engine having a larger displacement and being more powerful than the EA211 fitted in the Jetta, the engine is more efficient in fuel usage. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4

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Engine SUV Fuel Economy Power 243

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Mazda suggests that the set of technologies will help the all-new Mazda achieve among the highest level test mode (JC08) fuel economy figures for a vehicle powered solely by combustion engine in registered vehicles excluding hybrid and micro-mini vehicles in Japan, as well as improved practical fuel economy.

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Diesel Mazda Fuel Economy Clean 239

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EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 liter EcoBlue diesel engine fuel economy estimates are expected in early 2019. The wagon, which comes in 5- or 7-passenger models, offers a choice between a new 2.0-liter liter EcoBlue diesel, both paired with a new 8-speed automatic.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Diesel 247

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As a result, NREL researchers developed a thermal management system to optimize system efficiency while regulating operating temperatures of the SiC modules directly cooled with 115 °C water-ethylene glycol coolant. The lighter overall weight and improved performance have clear benefits to fuel efficiency and operating costs.

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Powered Power Fuel Economy Design 403

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Bosch is now more broadly commercializing its water injection system for turbocharged engines ( earlier post ). Bosch currently supplies water injection parts for the BMW M4 GTS—the first production vehicle to feature a water injection system. Water injection can also boost power by up to 5%, Bosch says.

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