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Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 10, 2012
Additionally, the engine features cast-aluminum, low-friction coated pistons with piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions. A pilot injection controls noise levels and a main injection is used for power generation. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Increased efficiency in all of the new Ecotec engines is achieved in part through lower engine friction, which was reduced by up to 16% using new technologies such as a variable-displacement oil pump. Additional engine features include: A precision sand-cast engine block with cast-in-place iron liners. Forged steel crankshaft.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 8, 2019
This means that the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. Furthermore, the new arrangement allows much improved air ducting with shorter distances and fewer diversions - both on the intake and exhaust side. Turbocharger.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 1, 2017
At the reveal, Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand, FCA Global, said that a full plug-in hybrid electric Jeep Wrangler will be available in 2020. The eTorque system’s hybrid functions include auto stop/start, electric power assist, extended fuel shut-off, transmission shift management, intelligent battery charging and regenerative braking.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 13, 2009
The engine mounted fuel pump is augmented by a conventional electrically operated supply pump in the fuel tank. The cylinder head has integral cast oil passages that feed a set of internal oil control valves that activate cam phasers, enabling variable valve timing. Continuously variable valve timing (VVT) optimizes the engine.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. For the Highlander Gas L, LE and XLE models, the optional AWD system can send up to 50% of available torque to the rear wheels to help counter wheel slip when necessary. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2014
Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model). Forged connecting rods and an aluminum oil pan aid weight savings. The system instantly engages when 4x4 traction is needed.
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