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MARCH 8, 2018

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit ( earlier post ) will offer improved EPA-estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L/100km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L/100km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012

With the new automatic climate control system in the BMW 3 Series, BMW is offering a combination of increased interior comfort due to improved air quality and better fuel economy through intelligent control.

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Fuel Economy Climate BMW Economy 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Variable speed mechanical output with a fixed input mechanical speed is achieved by exporting/importing electrical power through a set of control windings—splitting the power along a “variator” path. winding copper losses). The original MAGSPLIT. The magnetic gear is central to MAGSPLIT. at rated load. MAGSPLIT 2.

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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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AUGUST 15, 2013

Numerous measures have also been taken to reduce wind noise in the GLA. These include countersteering when the vehicle oversteers, steering corrections when braking on surfaces with different levels of grip, reducing the effects of front-wheel drive on the steering and compensation of cross-winds and road camber.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use. The potential is significant.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. Renewable fuels will see strong growth. L/100 km) by 2040. L/100 km) by 2040.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn.

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MARCH 31, 2014

The selected projects include 6 vehicle-related technologies and 2 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as new hydropower, heat pump, solar and manufacturing technologies. Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants.

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Exhaust Wind 2014 Motors 261

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

The orange increment, in the 20% EV and 100% EV cases, is from linking fuel efficiency standards. The controlled charging of EVs can reduce electricity costs and improve the integration of wind energy. Taken to the extreme, this would lead to falling CV fuel economy as EV adoption increases. Credit: ACS, Choi et al.

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JULY 2, 2021

Although heavy vehicles comprise just 4% of all on-road vehicles, they are responsible for more than 20% of all transportation-related fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. A truck model in the NASA Ames 7x10 wind tunnel.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

But how can you increase your fuel economy? Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy. While it does cost a bit to have your car checked over by a mechanic, regular maintenance will improve your fuel economy and help you catch problems before they occur.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As fuel economy slowly rises across its entire range, Ford is looking to lower the environmental impact of the dealerships that sell its greenest cars as well. The company announced today a pilot program that will put solar-and-wind clean-energy systems into four of its dealerships.

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MARCH 26, 2015

Our lightweight materials can help reduce the overall weight of a truck, but those savings can be quickly offset by increased payload capacity so we are finding other ways to help the industry realize fuel economy improvements. The CFD data helped reveal opportunities to alter the design for improved airflow and reduced drag.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Our engineers were comprehensive and thorough when it came to evaluating and modifying the aspects of the car’s performance that contribute to fuel economy. Aerodynamics.

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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MAY 18, 2016

Suzuki said that the background to the irregularity lies in the fact that its Sagara proving ground is located atop a hill close to the sea, where it is significantly affected by weather conditions such wind, and carrying out tests was difficult.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Ford is investing $200 million in a new aerodynamic testing complex that will house a next-generation rolling road wind tunnel and state-of-the-art climatic chamber. The new wind tunnel complex will sit on 13 acres next to Ford’s current Driveability Test Facility in Allen Park, Michigan. Construction starts this year.

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Wind Ford MPH Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

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 gets a good share of its fuel efficiency by cheating the wind with an ultra-low 0.24

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APRIL 17, 2013

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. gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 This improves torque in all engine speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions. While distributed windings often deliver excellent performance, they can be bulky as well as costly to build.

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Prius Hybrid Motors Motoring 356

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APRIL 4, 2019

Ultraconductors for Motor Windings – Covetic copper and copper/nano-tube alloys for high-conductivity windings are two approaches to increase the conductivity of copper and both reduce the size and increase the efficiency of the electric motor. Covetic steel is one approach that can achieve this.

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JUNE 7, 2013

The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 Valvematic offers more than a five-percent improvement in fuel economy and engine output (140 hp / 104 kW). The LE Eco grade is differentiated by a more efficient 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter

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AUGUST 10, 2012

Part of the Detroit complete powertrain offering, the DT12 combines the operational ease of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, resulting in enhanced fuel economy, vehicle performance and safety. —Brad Williamson, manager, engine and component marketing for Daimler Trucks North America.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

World energy growth over the next twenty years is expected to be dominated by emerging economies such as China, India, Russia and Brazil while improvements in energy efficiency measures are set to accelerate, according to BP’s latest projection of energy trends, the BP Energy Outlook 2030. Click to enlarge. Coal will increase by 1.2%

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APRIL 15, 2011

The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index tracks the granting of US patents in solar, wind, hybrid/electric vehicles, fuel cells, hydroelectric, tidal/wave, geothermal, biomass/biofuels and clean, renewable energy. GM’s 135 patents represent nearly 14% of the total 1,881 received by 700 entities.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The ProStar ES was developed to have the lowest wind averaged drag coefficient in the industry. This is part of what enables the ProStar ES to achieve an 11 percent improvement in fuel economy vs. the 2010 ProStar/MaxxForce 13/10-speed manual baseline.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9 trillion miles in 2018 to 3.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The car maintained an average speed of 53 mph, while encountering a multitude of real-life scenarios including the busy roads exiting New York and, towards the end of the trip, entering Los Angeles, road works, high winds and a climb to 7,275 feet above sea level. Earlier this year, an XF 2.2 mpg US, 5.0 L/100km).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

A PureMotion Model 120 fuel cell powerplant aboard an Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) bus operating in the Greater Oakland, California, area has surpassed 7,000 hours in service with the original cell stacks and no cell replacements, and another has exceeded 6,000 hours.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2012

Our focus on increased domestic oil and gas production, currently at an eight-year high, combined with the historic fuel economy standards we put in place, means that we will continue to reduce our nation’s vulnerability to the ups and downs of the global oil market. —President Obama. Transportation.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

This analysis, performed by PE International and Five Winds Strategic Consulting, is the most comprehensive and transparent comparative LCA ever conducted on aluminum and steel truck wheels, according to Alcoa. wheel lifetime and the negligence of rotational inertia effects on fuel economy, the use of Alcoa forged. tons CO 2 e).

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

Buick will offer its LaCrosse CX model with a new fuel-efficient, direct-injected Ecotec 2.4L LaCrosse sales are up 238% compared with a year ago when sales of the previous model were winding down. four-cylinder engine as standard and priced at $26,995. Earlier post.). Buick sales in November rose 14.8% equipped models.

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2010 Buick MPG Fuel Economy 186

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Along with specific aerodynamic enhancements, it achieves 12% greater highway fuel economy than current models equipped with the 2.4L engine; GM estimates highway fuel economy of 37 mpg US (6.4 This power capability enables the battery to capture energy during regenerative braking for improved fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. Equipped with a 1.8-liter, EV mode allows for electric motor power only for up to 1.25

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JULY 19, 2010

Designers and aerodynamicists collaborated to reshape sideview mirrors and harmonize the front air dam with the rear liftgate spoiler to significantly increase fuel efficiency on the highway. Reduced wind noise at speed is an incremental benefit.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 CR-Z is the first model to feature Honda’s three-mode drive system, which enables the driver to choose SPORT, NORMAL or ECON modes depending on the driver’s driving style and/or driving situation such as in the city, on the freeway or on winding roads. CR-Z combines a 1.5-liter

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