Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fuel economy versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with the new base 6.2-liter axle to a 4.30

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2009

Cummins’ Light Duty Efficient Combustion technology is designed to scale down across smaller light-duty engines. Cummins is progressing in the development of Light Duty Efficient Clean Combustion (LDECC) technology for light-duty diesel engines. lower fuel consumption, but would require an SCR system for NO x control.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 The CR-V EX, for example, adds 7-inch Display Audio, a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, Honda LaneWatch, Smart Entry/Push-Button Start and LED daytime running lights. an increase in the combined rating of 11.5%

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Fuel Economy 2015 Honda Fuel 311

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2014

Volkswagen estimates highway fuel economy to have improved by as much as 17% compared to the 2.5-liter This builds on the premise that a collision is rarely a single, instantaneous action, but rather a series of events that follow the initial impact— the most significant of which can cause additional collisions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

The facility, to which GM contributed $5 million, uses advanced tire performance machinery that will enable automakers and tire manufacturers to replicate real-world emergency events and improve vehicle highway safety. By some estimates, tire design can help improve fuel efficiency by up to 7%.

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GM Fuel Economy Virginia Economy 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

Fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions from both EcoBoost gasoline engines are enhanced using Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine’s cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine.

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Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

liter EcoBoost and design an engine with compact structure and high strength and light weight. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. liter EcoBoost race truck finished the event without any issues. The only part changed during the event was the stock air filter.

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F-150 Ford Engine Fuel Economy 329

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

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.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Vehicles also had to complete emissions, efficiency, and range events in which they had to achieve at least two-thirds the minimum fuel economy and range requirements. For fuel economy, this translates to at least 67 MPGe, or two-thirds of the 100 MPGe target for both vehicle classes.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010. Designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, the REEP system’s patented technology improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. Held in conjunction with the 46 th Annual NTEA convention in St.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Cummins introduced the EcoFit Urea Dosing System at a customer appreciation event in Beijing, with nearly 100 customers in attendance. The EcoFit Urea Dosing System is being developed by Cummins Emission Solutions for use in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. urea and 67.5% urea and 67.5%

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2012

At the same event, Delphi also revealed a new common rail system for small, one- to four-cylinder diesel engines, including non-automotive applications. The MDP method has proven considerably more precise than traditional crank speed-based monitoring, since there is no dependency on combustion of the injected fuel for detection.

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Engine Light Diesel 2000 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE FWD is 131 MPGe city, 107 MPGe highway and 119 MPGe combined. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for XLE AWD is 114 MPGe city, 94 MPGe highway and 104 MPGe combined. The XLE FWD model has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

While fuel economy of engined-cars is the key technology pathway to decarbonizing the transport sector by 2020, the 2DS also envisages 20 million EVs on the road by 2020, with yearly sales reaching seven million vehicles. The target is to be backed by government funding of US$3.6 billion to US$4.2

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

We have demonstrated that our HEDGE technology, primarily the use of cooled EGR, successfully suppresses low-speed pre-ignition events and in a way that improves fuel economy. The causes of low-speed pre-ignition events are not completely understood.

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Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. The light-duty engine is a “basic” Achates opposed piston 2-stroke engine, said Redon—i.e., liter, 3-cylinder (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Taking the displacement down gets you on a percentage basis the best fuel economy value versus other technologies. Once you take the weight out, you take the engine down and get substantial deltas in fuel economy. liter EcoBoost I-4, expected to deliver 30% better fuel economy than the 2010 model.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. Wilson and other members of the Malibu engineering team presented at a Malibu Eco media event. Very aggressive use of deceleration fuel cutoff.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. China Driver Assistance Systems Engines Fuel Efficiency' The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6-

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. This year’s event showcased developments in advanced manufacturing processes, user-friendly automotive technologies and advanced vehicle designs at the ATC. The Concept Vehicle Integration Lab has advanced processing equipment.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

In conjunction with its annual media and investor conference, Volkswagen is staging a two-week (8 - 21 March) e-mobility event at Berlin-Tempelhof. and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This is the story we wrote after seeing them at a private event two days before the 2024 LAAS. Changes include new head and tail lights, front and rear bumpers and newly designed 19-21-inch wheels. kWh battery that in the rear-wheel drive Light LR, Wind, GT-Line trims is targeted to have a 319 all-electric driving range.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 Eco: the engine controller, air conditioning and other auxiliary units are controlled for optimal fuel economy. Dynamic Light Assist. With a new 2.0L

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

On Tuesday, Delphi’s Dr. Detlev Schoeppe, technical director for Delphi Diesel Systems, will present a paper detailing Delphi’s developments in fuel injection equipment and control strategies for light-duty diesel engines, including the recent introduction of the Delphi Direct Acting Diesel Common Rail System ( earlier post ).

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Congress 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The newest Pentastar V-6’s advanced technologies, such as wide-range variable valve timing and two-step variable valve lift, deliver an optimized blend of power and fuel economy, based on the driver’s demand. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

million) grant to help develop new super-light materials solutions for building more fuel-efficient cars and aircraft. The LATEST2 (Light Alloys Towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport 2 nd Generation) Project is being funded by a program grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2012

The cylinder head of the Ricardo Hydra light-duty single-cylinder engine has four-valves with double-overhead camshafts and central injection. At a low-load condition of 1500 rpm-2 bar IMEP, Delphi used a secondary-exhaust-valve-lift event to rebreathe hot exhaust gas and promote autoignition. Sellnau, M., Sinnamon, J., and Husted, H.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2009

The yard hostler is be on display at the World Maritime Day Parallel Event at Chelsea Piers in New York City, 16-18 October prior to undergoing additional development testing and ultimately being put into active service. It is also well suited for use in light-duty trucks and SUVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Acura wants to rekindle that spirit with the all-new 2023 Integra, which was shown to the media at a Los Angeles event this week. Up close, the grille has an intricate design and is framed by the LED head and daytime running lights. The fifth-generation 2023 Acura Integra will come with a high-output turbocharged 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The core element of the new engine is a new combustion process combining short intake events with a high compression ratio. Put another way, the rightsizing approach combines the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb. Height (in). tbd/40/tbd.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L These were two main consideration in base engine design. —Sellnau et al.

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