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Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fueleconomy. There are two basic exhaust emissions and fueleconomy tests described in J1711. Earlier post.)
Standard fuel consumption is 4.2 liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). The Audi TT 2.0 TDI meets the Euro 6 standard.
liter engine and next-generation Xtronic CVT with sub-planetary gear, offers combined fueleconomy of 34 mpg (6.9 The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra allows Nissan to use the more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter Fueleconomy is rated at 30 mpg (7.84 2013 Nissan Sentra. Click to enlarge. L/100km) on the highway.
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 fueleconomy. liter V-8 gas engine average a 15% improvement in fueleconomy versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with the new base 6.2-liter axle to a 4.30
l/100 km) in 2016, the The ICCT team assessed increased consumer label fueleconomy (as opposed to the regulatory test fueleconomy) to 35 mpg (6.71 The resulting trajectory would reduce CO 2 emissions by half and increase fueleconomy by more than 60% from 2016 through 2030. Source: The ICCT.
Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7l/100 100 km (41 mpg US ), or 134 grams CO 2 /km (216 g/mile). T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile).
Fueleconomy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 At the recent 2103 SAE World Congress, Cummins discussed key engine technology enablers—including air-handling, fuel system, and base engine design— and development of the combustion system that will help in achieving the target emission levels and fueleconomy.
The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fueleconomy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fueleconomy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03
Detroit Diesel’s BlueTec Technology incorporates emissions technology already present on today’s vehicles such as the Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, and Diesel Particulate Filter. These SCR components include: the DEF tank, DEF doser, SCR catalyst, Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM) and the DEF gauge.
The start-stop system utilizes a new glass mat battery and reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.3 US gallons) per 100 km (62 miles).The In the new A3, all gasoline engines have their exhaust side facing the rear, and—like the diesel engines—they are also tilted 12 degrees towards the rear. US gallons) tank of fuel.
2021) over a 150,000-mile vehicle lifetime, but that further work must be done to address achieving the more stringent 1 mg/mi target (LEV III in 2025). GDI is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance, as illustrated by the popularity of Ford’s GDI EcoBoost engines. Earlier post.) gasoline blend.
The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fueleconomy evaluation. On the other hand, it is well known that in an internal combustion engine up to 35% of the energy developed by the fuel combustion is dissipated in the exhaust gases. Skarke et al.
The A dvanced C ombustion C oncepts— E nabling S ystems and S olutions (ACCESS) is developing advanced combustion control concepts along with with an enabling system, subsystem and component level solutions for the management of multi-mode/multi-fuel combustion events. turbocharged direct injected inline 4 (based on the GM Ecotec 2.0L
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The expected fueleconomy 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 fueleconomy, performance and 4x4 capability. 1 to improve fueleconomy and reduce engine noise. axle ratio.
liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fueleconomy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable—yet independent—control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. Fueleconomy also is aided by engineering a lightweight powertrain.
At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fueleconomy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. GM’s biggest competitors in this segment and their 2009 EPA fueleconomy estimates are the Honda CR-V (20/27) and the Toyota RAV-4 (22/28). Click to enlarge.
Next-generation Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and diesel exhaust fluid system with range of up to 4,000 miles between refills; Dual fuel filtration system for enhanced reliability and durability in virtually every climate and environment; and. a 5 years/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Fueleconomy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke diesel 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 model. The improved torque and horsepower, for example, means a customer can get to a higher gear faster and stay in it longer, both of which aid fueleconomy.
diesel from GM’s European lineup (the engine is manufactured in Kaiserslautern, Germany) to challenge Jetta on the basis of highway fueleconomy and power, as well as content. Fueleconomy background. Chevrolet is positioning the Cruze, which features a US-modified 2.0L l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).
Renault has further improved the fueleconomy of its diesel-powered light commercial van Kangoo and Kangoo Express with the ENERGY dCi 71 and 90 models. This figure includes savings on fueleconomy and an oil change (now at 40,000 km, or 25,000 miles) based on a mileage distribution of 36 months/90,000 km (56,000 miles).
Excess heat and pressure from the exhaust gas are recaptured by the turbo-compound unit. The Volvo integrated driveline then uses extreme downspeeding to maintain road speed at lower RPM, saving even more fuel. Volvo Trucks North America’s latest-generation D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard on all VNL models.
Each engine delivers improved fueleconomy. liter EcoBoost engine joins the lineup early in 2011 ( earlier post ), the 2011 F-150 will have up to 20% better fueleconomy compared with the outgoing 2010 F-150. Fueleconomy improves up to 20% versus 2010 model year F-150 5.4-liter year-on-year.
The new Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUVs are now available with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, with an electric-only range of up to 66 km (41 miles) and CO 2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. Range Rover Evoque PHEV. L/100km (168 mpg US). L/100km (147 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 36g/km.
The defect leads to lower fueleconomy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%.
Depending on the application, the redesigned V-6 delivers fuel-economy improvements of more than 6% while increasing torque more than 14.9%. Increased fuel-efficiency was a key impetus in the development of the redesigned 3.6-liter million customer-equivalent miles using computer simulation and physical tests.
In other words, they found that they real-world fueleconomy benefit of adoption of HEVs may be better than for estimates based on EPA “sticker” fueleconomy alone. miles) “outbound” driving through downtown Burlington, Vermont (“city”) and interstate highway I-89 to Richmond, VT (“highway”) and returning via 26.5
Preliminary fueleconomy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, Total range increases to 658 miles (1,059 km), a gain of 8.0% Combined they hold enough fluid for approximately 10,000 miles. for the Range Rover Sport and 3.3% for the Range Rover.
Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fueleconomy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter L/100km) highway for the SUV (4x2) and a range of more than 730 miles (1,175 km). Click to enlarge.
The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fueleconomy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fueleconomy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. Valve train (exhaust). Fuel injection type.
Bottom: Total particle-phase PAH emissions, expressed in ng/mile, for both test vehicles over the LA92 cycle. The found that using a GPF did not show any fueleconomy and CO 2 emission penalties, while the emissions of total hydrocarbons (THC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) were generally reduced. Yang et al.
Piston cooling jets, located at the bottom of each cylinder, contribute to fueleconomy by squirting oil on the bottom of the pistons to help maintain cylinder temperatures and reduce the possibility of hot spots along the cylinder walls or at the top of the piston that could lead to detonation. liter MultiAir Turbo engine is 9.8:1.
turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fueleconomy in the compact car segment. The intake and exhaust cams can be phased up to 60 crankshaft degrees.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is able to run completely under electric power for up to 50 km (31 miles), with the power of the turbodiesel engine alone, or through an infinite combination of the three power sources. Overall system output is 262 kW (356 hp), with maximum torque of 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics.
Cruze goes on sale in the US in the third quarter of 2010 but has already logged more than 4 million miles in quality and durability testing worldwide, making it one of the most real world-tested GM products prior to a US launch. Enhanced with its exhaust-driven turbocharger, the Cruze’s Ecotec 1.4L Fuel delivery. fueleconomy.
A new, 29,000-psi (2,000-bar) common-rail fuel-delivery system managed by the engine control unit (ECU) allows for variable timing and duration of multiple fuel-injection events. High-efficiency exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler (which also benefits emissions compliance). The air filter service interval is 30,000 miles.
unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fueleconomy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. It will also play an important role in North America.
The study follows another recent ICCT report showing that the gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%. going up a slight incline), or to normal regeneration events in the diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems. Earlier post.). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Franco et al.
City fueleconomy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to launch. The Eco achieves greater fueleconomy using a number of features that enhance its aerodynamics, minimize weight and reduce rolling resistance.
engine features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fueleconomy.
The Civic Natural Gas is recognized by the state of California as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) by meeting SULEV emissions standards and warranting its emissions durability for at least 150,000 miles or 15 year (in California and those states that have adopted California’s ZEV regulations).
seconds; its EPA estimated fueleconomy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions.
Final fueleconomy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. turbo-diesel engine provides greater fueleconomy than a comparably sized gasoline engine through greater thermal efficiency, a higher compression ratio and an unthrottled combustion process. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze.
advantage over competing buses in fluid economy—a measurement of diesel fuel plus liquid urea consumed by the vehicle’s emissions reduction system. Comparisons of type C buses have typically been centered on fueleconomy. The specifications for each bus were as similar as possible.
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