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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

million over three years as part of an $80-million Co-Optima funding round ( earlier post ) to conduct research and development for an advanced mixed-mode gasoline (spark/compression ignition) engine to attain significant improvements in both fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. HATCI) was established in 1986 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Hyundai Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy 278

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. A new compact high-output/low-loss drive motor for the transaxle/motor uses a redesigned magnet and electromagnetic steel plate configuration, with two additional magnets for increased output.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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MARCH 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. The engine is a 2.4L Global sales of the Outlander PHEV increased 64.3% in 2018 over 2017, climbing to 42,337 units.).

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Mitsubishi PHEV Motoring Motors 321

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JUNE 15, 2021

e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. The second-generation e-POWER system features an all-new electric motor and inverter. Electric motor torque was increased by 10% and output by 6%. The new inverter is 40% smaller and 30% lighter.

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Aura Japan Nissan Powered 435

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MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. The lower and higher limits of each range are results for base and premium models, respectively.

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Light Gas Ford Vehicles 435

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AUGUST 6, 2014

As part of its 2014 ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge ( ALCC ) awards of processor time (totaling more than 3 billion processor hours), the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has awarded 15 million hours on Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) Titan supercomputer to a project led by General Motors, and 17.5

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Engine GM Ford 2014 335

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Volkswagen is introducing its next generation of the supermini (B segment) Polo, featuring a range of new EU6 engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient and new driver assistance technologies. The new Polo TDI BlueMotion takes the efficiency lead with combined fuel consumption of 3.2 Gasoline engines. Diesel engines.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3. The powertrain lineup comprises the latest Skyactiv-X (Mazda’s Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) engine, earlier post ), Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-D engines, each of which provides responsive speed control in any driving situation.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. Key assumptions for these two scenarios (e.g., powertrain efficiency, component weights, etc.)

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Gasoline-Electric 2020 SUV Gasoline 417

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MARCH 17, 2021

kWh of power, yielding an estimated all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles and estimated fuel economy of 70 MPGe. The Plug-in Hybrid powerplant delivers power through a PHEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission for smoothness and efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg with all-wheel drive.

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JUNE 9, 2021

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor.

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Ford Hybrid DIY Fuel Economy 459

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The fuel cell topics: Innovative Materials and/or Technologies for Bipolar Plates for PEM Fuel Cell. This topic seeks to demonstrate the successful production of > 200A, > 800V rated SiC devices that are designed for automotive qualification, and suitable for use in electric drive vehicle traction motor inverters.

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Engine Fuel Hydrogen Batteries 253

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MARCH 26, 2018

liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS) ( earlier post ) with gains in power, fuel efficiency, and cleaner emissions. Physically, the engine is smaller and lighter than its 1.8-liter VVT-iE uses one electric motor instead of oil pressure to control the variable valve timing.

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2019 Engine Powered Power 261

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AUGUST 23, 2013

V6 TDI diesel engine. 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. Earlier post.) Are these sales incentivized?

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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MARCH 9, 2013

Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. Diesel demand accounts for 70% of the growth in demand for all transportation fuels through the forecast period to 2040.

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Gasoline Transportation 2020 Diesel 383

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., Continuing to race using hydrogen engines. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. liter SKYACTIV-D engine fueled with next-generation biodiesel (Mazda). Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

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MARCH 9, 2022

Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 kWh battery pack. kWh battery pack.

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APRIL 26, 2019

liter engine. (At engine for the Altima, including the mirror bore coating.). The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 million engines a year. The team in Decherd assembles an engine every 19 seconds and is capable of building about 1.4 million engines a year.

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Nissan Engine 2019 Fuel Economy 246

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JULY 16, 2020

liter engine is a strong but smooth operator, yielding 203 hp at 6,600 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. The Camry’s four-cylinder engine uses a very high compression ratio (13:1) and Toyota’s innovative D-4S fuel injection, which employs both direct injection and additional port injectors. The Dynamic Force 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System.

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Toyota Hybrid Camry Hybrid Exhaust 400

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Jaguar Land Rover is expanding its Ingenium engine family with a new six-cylinder gasoline engine designed and engineered in-house, and manufactured at its £1-billion Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) in Wolverhampton, UK. —Nick Rogers, Executive Director Of Product Engineering.

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Land Rover Gasoline Engine Gasoline-Electric 220

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter liter engine with 40% thermal efficiency (41% in hybrid applications); a new 2.0-liter liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter As a result, the newly developed 2.0-liter

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 264

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The e:HEV system is newly developed for Jazz and engineered to deliver an enjoyable driving experience. It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine, a lithium-ion battery and an innovative fixed-gear transmission via an intelligent power control unit.

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Honda Standards Europe Hybrid 405

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The new Note features the second generation of Nissan’s e-POWER electric powertrain—a series-hybrid drive system in which the only function of the combustion engine is to act as a generator to produce power for the battery. The second-generation e-POWER system has an all-new electric motor and inverter.

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Japan Nissan Powered Power 397

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. GDi HEV engine and a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission. The engine’s output is 150 horsepower and 139 lb-ft (188.5

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2020 Hyundai MPG Hybrid 403

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APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. of the engine.

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San Diego Fuel Fuel Economy Jacksonville 281

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JULY 7, 2018

Honda’s latest addition to its PCX series of scooters is the PCX HYBRID, the world’s first mass-produced motorized scooter (125cc or less) equipped with a motorcycle hybrid system. The PCX HYBRID’s idling stop system has a shorter start time than the PCX, and contributes to quietness while stationary and improved fuel economy.

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Motorcycles Honda Hybrid Lithium Ion 279

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. The drive unit features a large number of changes: new roles for the two motors, two clutches instead of three, and a smaller power electronics unit integrated into the housing among them. (No Click to enlarge.

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Volt GM Motoring Motors 341

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APRIL 4, 2019

Topic 2: Electric Motor Research Increasing Power Density 8x (up to $3.5 Potential technologies in response to this AOI include, but are not limited to, the following: Printable magnetic materials for motors – Instead of laminations, one approach to building high power density, high-speed motors is using solid 3D printed materials.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Motoring 252

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JUNE 2, 2022

Instead of AWD provided by transfer gears and a driveshaft to the rear wheels, Corolla’s new Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive employs a separate rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels when needed. All 2023 Corolla Hybrid models gain a more powerful Toyota Hybrid System. As before, the system pairs a 1.8-liter

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Hybrid Toyota Available Lithium Ion 409

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AUGUST 17, 2019

Projects selected will accelerate the development of lithium-metal solid state batteries (materials, tools, and modeling); novel materials and designs for advanced electric motors; and combine new powertrain materials with new combustion regimes to improve fuel economy significantly. The projects are:

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Economy 270

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JUNE 10, 2020

After more than two years of preparation, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) produced Toyota’s first hybrid transaxle in North America this previous week.

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West Virginia Virginia Toyota Hybrid 291

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released two studies from the Co-Optimization of Engines & Fuels initiative ( Co-Optima ) ( earlier post ). These new blendstocks, co-optimized with advanced gasoline engines, show potential to improve passenger vehicle fuel economy by 10%. Efficiency Merit Function.

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Engine Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy Gasoline 199

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APRIL 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, has achieved sales of 200,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2013. liter gasoline engine. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV has been rolled out to more than 50 countries across the world.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Sale Global 304

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

At the Aachen Colloquium next week, Ricardo and Geely will present research work into the application of the Ricardo Magma xEV gasoline engine concept into a commercial vehicle series hybrid powertrain, delivering 45% brake thermal efficiency. The Magma concept architecture closes the inlet valve early to reduce pumping losses.

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Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Concept 207

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APRIL 6, 2017

Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. Current MHEV systems typically consist of an engine coupled to a belt-integrated starter generator (BISG).

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Battery Powered Fuel Economy Hybrid Powered 284

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fuel economy and power, as well as content. Fuel economy background. Diesel engine. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L 2014 Ecotec 2.0L

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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JULY 14, 2014

The CDP CNG Cruze will certified to the cleanest emissions standard available for an internal combustion engine, according to CDP President Kevin Fern. equipped CNG Cruze outputs 20 hp and 24 ft-lbs torque over its competitor, while maintaining nearly the same fuel economy. Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped Earlier post.).

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