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The reduced complexity of the design of the new integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head ( bottom ) compared to the old ( top ). GM has combined the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting in the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direction injection V6, achieving both better fuel economy while reducing emissions.
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The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4 liter engine is EPA-rated at 29 mpg (8.1 liter engine) is rated at 38 mpg (6.2 liter engine is EPA-rated at 29 mpg (8.1 liter engine) is rated at 38 mpg (6.2 l/100 km) highway.
Still one of the lightest engines in its class, the unit incorporates numerous revisions that enhance performance and help deliver class-leading fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. What was already one of the lightest engines of its type was made even lighter by fitting a cylinder head with a built-in exhaust manifold.
mpg US)—167 g/km CO 2 —on the NEDC with optional low-friction tires. mpg US) with 172 g/km CO 2. The Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo with a 3.0L diesel engine consumes 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 Range on a single tank is in excess of 1,200 kilometers (746 miles). With the standard tires the fuel consumption is 6.5 l/100 km (36.2
The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaustemissions. The plug-in hybrid consumes less than 11 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres [21 mpg US ]. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically.
liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). Controllable flaps in the exhaust system modulate the sporty sound and make it even richer. Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 quattro drive.
MPG Contributions. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating. fed by multipoint fuel injection (MPI)— and 123 lb-ft (167 N·m) of torque with a 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating.
L/100km, equivalent to 67 mpg US. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 90 g/km. The result is enhanced combustion and, consequently, lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. liters/100km (44 mpg US) NEDC combined cycle, a saving of almost 1.5 CO 2 emissions are down to 119 g/km. Energy TCe 115.
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mpg US) with 97 g/km CO 2 in the NEDC combined cycle. liters diesel per 100 km (60 mpg US) in the NEDC test procedure (New European Driving Cycle)—up to up to 8% less than the 1.7-liter mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of 97 g/km. At the same time, fuel efficiency is improved and CO 2 emissions are reduced.
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L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. Combined with aerodynamics of Cd 0.237, the concept has reduced CO 2 emissions to 65 g/km. In addition, these TDI engines share important internal engine details for reducing emissions. The door, five-seat concept offers combined EPA cycle fuel consumption of 2.44 TDI and the 1.6
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mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. This corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km (159 g/mile). liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometer (174 g/mile). mpg US) and 111 grams CO 2 per km (179 g/mile). mpg US) and 111 grams CO 2 per km (179 g/mile).
In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 Tailpipe emissions [g/mile]. Earlier post.) NO x + NMOG.
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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. TDI of the XL1 also shares key internal modifications for reducing emissions with the 1.6 With the goal of reducing emissions, exhaust gas recirculation and an oxidation catalytic converter as well as a diesel particulate filter are used.
engine brings CO 2 emissions down to 109 g/km from 124 g/km, with fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US)—an 11% reduction in consumption from the 4.72 mpg US) of the outgoing 1.5L Nissan is introducing a new 1.5-liter liter dCi diesel engine in the Juke in Europe. l/100 km (49.8
L/100 km (261 mpg US), according to VW. The new Volkswagen XL1 attains a CO 2 emissions value of 24 g/km, due to a combination of lightweight construction (monocoque and add-on parts made of carbon fibre), very low aerodynamic drag (Cd 0.186) and a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 0.8L Equipped in this way, the 0.8
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liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. Besides reduced engine displacement, other emissions-reducing measures were implemented such as specially formed piston recesses, multipoint fuel injection and controlled orientation of individual injection sprays. mm, and its stroke is 80.5
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Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. mpg in 2011. Based on scale of 1,000).
seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The new Lexus full hybrid targets class-leading emissions and also generates significantly less NO x and particulate emissions than an equivalent diesel engine vehicle, Toyota points out. The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture.
mpg US (4.8 mpg US/5.05 mpg US/6.0 kWh), negligible smoke emissions, and low HC and CO emissions. Additionally, extension of TSCi combustion process to medium and high operating ranges is needed, where pressure rise rates and smoke emissions become the dominant factors. L/100km): 4.7% L/100km) and 24.8%
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In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The turbocharger was redesigned for the use of low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4
The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 Due to the powertrain and features such as a newly designed exhaust system, an acoustic windshield, and thicker front side windows, the Jetta Hybrid is the quietest car Volkswagen has offered in the compact sedan class. There is also a sport setting (“S” mode).
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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Exhaust system configuration.
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liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission and is estimated to deliver up to 40 mpg highway. D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. The 2012 Veloster features a new 1.6-liter liter engine.
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