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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant ( earlier post ), the 1.5 l/100 km (49 mpg US). Eco-coasting.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

In addition to improving the fuel economy and range of the powertrain, Hyundai has also created a more compact power source for the Tucson ix FCEV. Hyundai will test about 50 new Tucson ix FCEVs throughout 2011 as part of the second phase of the Korean Government Validation Program. fuel economy. Hydrogen storage.

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 EGHR improves engine warm up and assures consistent fuel economy performance in cold weather. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Ford has launched the new Transit Custom ECOnetic, a 1-tonne van that achieves fuel consumption from 6.0 Without the optional speed limiter, the model delivers fuel economy from 6.2 Transit Custom ECOnetic. Click to enlarge. l/100km (38 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 163 g/km. Powered by a 100 PS (74 kW) version of Ford’s 2.2-liter

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MAY 23, 2021

The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control.

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MPH Miles Gas Fuel Economy 145

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JANUARY 4, 2013

Using a new optimization framework, Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos of the Energy & Transportation Science Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has explored the impact on fuel economy and GHG emissions of varying the size of the motor/generator and battery pack in pre- and post-transmission hybrid configurations of a medium-duty PHEV.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively). TRD Pro will be offered only in 4WD. 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The transmission is designed as a product for the global market with a consistent common-part strategy. designed for various applications as common parts. The common-part strategy makes it possible for Getrag to implement all customer versions on only one production line and therefore to react quickly and efficiently to market.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. This technology makes driving more relaxed in the kind of monotonous queuing that is a less attractive part of daily driving in urban areas. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph. At steady-state highway conditions (65 mph), the simulation results show that the ORC is able to recover approximately 2.4%

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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. turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 l/100 km, respectively). l/100 km, respectively).

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

But how can you increase your fuel economy? Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy. While it does cost a bit to have your car checked over by a mechanic, regular maintenance will improve your fuel economy and help you catch problems before they occur.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Maintenance 105

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

The Hydra-Matic 6T40 automatic transmission is part of GM’s family of six-speed automatic transmissions. The 6T40’s wide overall gear ratio spread provides everything from strong first gear acceleration to fifth and sixth gear overdrive gears for strong highway fuel economy. Click to enlarge. Sonic’s Ecotec 1.4L

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MAY 6, 2012

Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 8.6 seconds; acceleration tops out at 216 km/h (134 mph). The combined fuel consumption of the new two-liter diesel is 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4 It accelerates the new Audi A3 to a highway speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.3 TFSI and indirect injection.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Tesla Motors unveiled the first locations in its Supercharger network, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). The hybrid system produces CO 2 emissions from 102 g/km (WLTP) and fuel economy of 4.5 Auto High-Beam Headlights and Traffic Sign Recognition all remain part of Honda SENSING’s offering on the all-new Jazz. It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter

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AUGUST 29, 2013

The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and. Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. MQB and MLB. l/100 km) for the 2.5-liter

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2012

The company’s engineers have a prototype system running in a B-segment donor vehicle on a dynamometer and are calibrating the control strategy to prove its driveability, performance, CO 2 and fuel economy benefits. Both solutions involve part load losses which compromise some of the fuel consumption savings made by downsizing.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, seconds respectively, compared to 6.9 seconds for gasoline V6 models. for the Range Rover Sport and 3.3%

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JUNE 2, 2011

Engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine’s internal moving parts, especially during warm-up—the time when an engine emits higher levels of CO 2 and other pollutants. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. —Derrick Kuzak. —Derrick Kuzak.

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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 The base version of the Golf GTD, at 3,036 pounds (1,377 kg), accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 With a new 2.0L By comparison, the earlier A6 Golf GTD posted 8.1

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. Numerous additional measures have been adopted to further improve both engine performance and fuel economy. seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). l/100 km (32.7

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 mph), with a side curtain airbag system and a front seat i-side airbag system (variable capacity type) is available on certain types. Honda Motor Co., km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Cost of a finished, stamped component of no greater than $2 per pound of weight saved when compared to a comparable, baseline part. Baseline EDV top speed is approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) and has limited acceleration at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). 35% Fuel Economy Improvement - Gasoline Engine. EPA Tier 3.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

A three-cylinder engine has a number of advantages over a four-cylinder powerplant, including reduced energy loss through friction, fewer moving parts, lower weight and more compact dimensions, all of which cut fuel consumption. Top speed is up 7 mph (11 km/h), and fuel economy is also improved by up to 1.5

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

l/100 km) combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. NORMAL mode: Allows the hybrid system to achieve an ideal combination of fuel economy and vehicle acceleration. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Due to go on sale in summer 2015, the new European Jazz will offer improved fuel economy and higher performance due to its new Earth Dreams Technology engine. As part of Honda’s small series range, the third generation European Jazz will be built on the company’s global compact platform. Civic Sport. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 29, 2012

The supercharged V8 gasoline engine has fuel economy gains of up to 11% with emissions reductions of more than 8%, while the naturally-aspirated V8 sees economy improvements of up to 8% with emissions down by more than 6%. In the XF sports sedan this engine is capable of accelerating the car to 60 mph in 7.5

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MARCH 11, 2014

fuel-efficiency gain at 65 mph and 9-12% when combined with ATDynamics-Transtex skirts and other minor trailer modifications, the company says. Addressing the low pressure suction drag at the back of tractor-trailers, which acts as a vacuum and significantly reduces fuel economy, is a key part of meeting the project goal.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Using the electric motor alone, the GTE is capable of speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h); with the TSI engine as well, the Golf GTE can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE offers combined cycle fuel economy (provisional) of about 157 mpg US (1.5

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Using the US certification standards, which include emissions from the production of the electric energy, the combined fuel economy in continuous driving is 50 mpg US (4.7 The electric motor’s instant torque delivery contributes to the car’s acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds (0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds).

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MARCH 6, 2015

mph) takes just 3.5 mph) takes 3.2 mph) takes 3.2 In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 seconds, and it can reach a top speed of 323 km/h (200.7

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. For AEP, this increase included more in-house production of engine components and an increase in local sourcing for parts previously supplied from Japan. billion over the past five years alone.

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MARCH 18, 2013

GM estimated fuel economy for the CTS with Twin-Turbo is 17 mpg city (13.8 Those features help the new CTS sedan reach 60 mph from a standstill in an estimated 4.6 seconds and achieve an estimated top speed of 170 mph (274 km/h). greater fuel economy. l/100 km) and 25 mpg highway (9.4 The wide, 6.71

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Cadillac 2014 Exhaust Fuel Economy 252

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JUNE 17, 2013

The 250 V Lithium polymer batteries (40 Ah, 4V per cell) are made by KOKAM and are housed within the inboard part of the wings outside the cockpit and provided with venting and passive cooling. Take-off speed is 110 km/h (68 mph); cruise speed is 160 km/h (99 mph); and maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

This represents a 47% increase in power, a 45% increase in torque and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption when compared to a traditional camshaft engine with similar specifications. The benefits are not confined to significant performance improvements and better fuel economy. Two trims of the model—equipped with a 1.6-liter

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