Installation and MPG

GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2022

A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022. Retail EV Charging Stations. In addition to mobile EV charging, GM and Renewable Innovations have collaborated on the EMPOWER rapid charger.

GM

GM Commercial Fuel MPG

Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

Ford will begin installing the GE WattStation Level 2 charging stations across its North American campuses, developing a workplace charging network at nearly every Ford facility in the United States and Canada. It can then use actual station data to plan for additional station installations.

Installation

Installation Ford Charging Fusion

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

Green Car Congress

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. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The new Sonata Hybrid goes on sale this spring and is built in Asan, Korea.

2020

2020 Hyundai MPG Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 l/100 km) highway and 27 mpg (8.7

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MPG 2014 Mercedes EPA

Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically. The plug-in hybrid consumes less than 11 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres [21 mpg US ]. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?sbaar

Plug-in

Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG

2013 GS 450h EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined; 35% improvement over preceding generation

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2012

Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, L/100km, respectively).

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the modular hybrid system requires little installation space and weighs around 100 kg. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In combination with a 19 kW, 0.8

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (157 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per kilometer (56.3 An individual installation check, the “e-tron plus” special package and “green” power from Audi in partnership with LichtBlick ( earlier post ) complete the offering for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.

Audi

Audi Plug-in MPG Europe

New Audi A3 Sportback cuts fuel consumption around 10% compared with prior models; up to 62 mpg US with entry diesel model; plug-in hybrid e-tron model in 2014

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

mpg US) when paired with the manual transmission. liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometer (174 g/mile). mpg US) and 111 grams CO 2 per km (179 g/mile). liters per 100 km (48 mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams per km (183.47 l/100 km (61.9

Audi

Audi MPG Plug-in Diesel

Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

liters of fuel per 100 km (157 mpg US), which corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile). kWh Li-ion lithium-ion battery system is installed in a space-efficient, crash-protected location in the floor, beneath the rear bench seat. In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles).

Audi

Audi Plug-in MPG Miles

Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. All new Volkswagen vehicles are configured to accept alternative drive systems as well as conventional ones, making installation of the compact XL1 plug-in hybrid system in the twin up! city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1

Plug-in

Plug-in MPG Plug Concept

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

mpg US) averaged over all drives. l/100 km (84 mpg US). mpg US) for the PHEV, with accompanying CO 2 emissions (combined) of 71 g/km. kWh, it offers five times the storage capacity of the NiMH battery in the previous conventional hybrid model, yet it does not require any additional installation space. l/100 km (53.4

Porsche

Porsche MPG Hybrid PHEV

Audi’s 544 hp V10 diesel quattro concept averages 30 mpg; integral steering

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 kilometers (30 mpg US ). The newly developed V10 TDI is installed longitudinally in front of the rear axle—and can be seen through the large rear window. With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, and top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph), the nanuk quattro averages fuel consumption of 7.8

MPG

MPG Concept Diesel Audi

Audi unveils TT and TTS Roadsters prior to Paris debut; evolution of Audi Space Frame; up to 54.7 mpg US with diesel

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Using the modular transverse matrix (MQB), all engines are mounted in the same place—their installation location has great advantages with regard to packaging. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 114 grams of CO 2 emissions per kilometer (183.5 stop system is included as standard. ft) of torque, the 2.0 TT Roadster 2.0

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Audi MPG Diesel Engine

Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Road testing by Consumer Reports has found the fuel economy on the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and new C-Max Hybrid falling far short below Ford (and EPA) triple 47 mpg (5.0 47 mpg for city, highway and combined—for both vehicles. Consumer Reports found the Fusion Hybrid delivered 39 mpg (6.0 l/100 km) figures—i.e.,

Fusion

Fusion EPA Ford MPG

ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. A Gen 2 Series PHEV Powertrain under development is installed in a running rolling chassis. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis. Click to enlarge. 20 kWh pack in the proof-of-concept Crown Vic conversion.

Conversion

Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. A new Eco grade model is expecting ratings of 58 MPG city / 53 MPG highway / 56 MPG combined thanks to lighter weight and further optimized aerodynamics.

Prius

Prius MPG 2016 Toyota

VIA launches electric vehicle assembly plant in Mexico

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

The facility employs a conveyor-scissor lift system that moves conventional vehicles through 8 assembly stations where technicians raise or lower the vehicle at each station to install electric and other components. VIA’s unique assembly system will be able to output two electric vehicles per hour and 10,000 vehicles per year.

Mexico

Mexico Electric Vehicles Extended Range Vehicles

First Full Month of Transit Connect Sales in the US Tops 2,000 Units

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

Early Transit Connect buyers represent a cross section of the small business landscape, including laundries, caterers, door and lock companies, painters, electricians, restaurant suppliers, satellite dish installers, carpet installers and commercial carpet cleaners. Earlier post.).

Transit Connect

Transit Connect Connected Connect Sale

First XL Hybrids XLP plug-in hybrid upfits to be installed on Ford F-150 pickups

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2017

The XLP technology will be installed in MY17 Ford F-150 pickups with the 2.7L Installation of the XLP PHEV system can be completed in just hours on half-ton pickup trucks as a ship-thru upfit. The XLP Fleet-Ready technology is the industry’s first ship-thru upfit on pickup trucks from a leading OEM. EcoBoost engine and the new 3.3L

F-150

F-150 Plug-in Installation Hybrid

Cummins progressing toward ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 fuel-efficient diesel for light-duty pickups

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2013

mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 These were installed on two different engines with 8-hole injectors. mpg US (9.5, Tier 2 Bin 2 requirements are only slightly less stringent than the CARB LEVIII-SULEV20 requirements. Earlier post.) Fuel economy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 l/100km) city and 34.3 l/100 km) highway.

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Light Diesel Fuel Fuel Economy

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

OEMs can get higher mpg improvements by using different architectures. The planed price for production in 2013 for the full release system is starting under $8,000 including installation, Ashton said, with fleet discounts beyond that. The system is designed to be installed in about 4 hours, faster at a commercial upfitter.

Hybrid

Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Downsizing

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

l/100 km (48 mpg US) and 114 g/km of CO 2 —an improvement of 45 g/km over with the previous 1.6-liter l/100 km (51 mpg US) and 105 g/km of CO 2. l/100 km (76 mpg US) and 3.2 mpg US) respectively, delivering CO 2 emissions of just 82 and 85 g/km. l/100 km (76 mpg US) and 3.2 The Peugeot 308 1.2-liter

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG

Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km), while highway mileage is estimated at 27 mpg (8.7 One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT. It is expected to be priced at around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. liters diesel equivalent, or 87 mpg US equivalent). has a storage capacity of 10 kWh and is installed behind the rear seats.

Mercedes

Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel

VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up! to 42 mpg US); the corresponding NEDC level is 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US). GTI1 has been named International Engine of the Year 2018 in its category. l/100 km (41.2

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2018 Engine International Exhaust

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. Many of these new features will be offered in Lightning eMotors’ Class 4, 5, 6 and 7 vehicles in 2021.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Fuel Electrical

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

liter V6 gasoline engine to deliver EPA mileage ratings of 19 mpg US city and 26 mpg US highway—an improvement of 26% when compared to the V8-powered S550 sedan. The 120-volt lithium-ion battery weighs less than most other batteries and can be installed in the engine compartment, requiring no reductions in trunk or cabin space.

Mercedes

Mercedes Hybrid Li-ion Tax Credit

Volvo XC90 SUV PHEV to offer up to 400 hp and low GHG emissions of around 60 g/km

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2014

The Volvo XC90 range also includes the D5 twin turbo diesel engine with 225 hp (168 kW), 470 N·m (347 lb-ft), fuel consumption of around 6 l/100 km (39 mpg US) and the D4 turbo diesel engine with 190 hp (142 kW), 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) and fuel consumption of around 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US). Earlier post.).

Volvo

Volvo PHEV SUV Emissions

FEV analysis of automotive-scale Pinnacle opposed-piston engine finds potential for significant increases in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2013

mpg US (6.3 mpg US (8.0 mpg US, 5.8 mpg US, 6.3 mpg US, 6.1 mpg US, 6.07 mpg)—just 0.3% mpg US, 5.96 mpg US, 5.8 The predicted fuel economy of the base Pinnacle engine, over the full drive cycle, was 37.3 As a point of baseline comparison, an unnamed production MY2009 1.5L

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Engine Downsizing

GM investing $109M in Mich plants to support 1.4L Ecotec engines

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

liter turbocharged engine for the Chevrolet Cruze Eco model helps achieve EPA-estimated 42 highway mpg. liter engine will be installed in the Chevrolet Sonic, which will be built at GM’s assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. The Ecotec 1.4-liter Later this year, the 1.4-liter

GM

GM Engine Chevrolet General Motors

Jaguar debuts new 2.2-liter diesel with stsop-start system in XF development mule

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

mpg (UK) (43.6 mpg US, 5.4 The new four-cylinder 16-valve common rail diesel engine displaces 2,179 cc and is installed in a north-south configuration for the first time. Developing 190 PS (189 hp, 141 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) of torque, the new engine is capable of returning 52.3

Diesel

Diesel MPG MPH Engine

75th Anniversary of introduction of series-production diesel passenger car

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

100 km (26 mpg US), compared to the 13L/100km (18 mpg US) consumed by the corresponding gasoline-fueled model. The OM 138 engine, with a Mercedes-Benz pre-chamber system and a Bosch injection pump, developed 33 kW (45 hp) at 3200 rpm, and was installed in the chassis of the gasoline-powered Mercedes-Benz 200 with a long wheelbase.

Diesel

Diesel Production Mercedes MPG

New BlueTEC Model for Mercedes S-Class; Fuel Consumption Down 11%, Power Up 10% and Torque Up 15%

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35 mpg US) NEDC—corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 177 grams per kilometer—the new V6 diesel model is 11% more economical than its predecessor. The AdBlue tank is installed under the luggage compartment floor and has a capacity of 25.7 With combined fuel consumption of 6.8

Mercedes

Mercedes Power Powered Fuel

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

Vehicle installed on the chassis dynamometer in the ORNL vehicle research laboratory. No obvious pattern for specific vehicle types in terms of fuel economy percent change with speed has yet emerged (for example, results for SUVs were similar to small sedans or pickup trucks in terms of percent change in mpg). Thomas, Brian H.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH

JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2020

of all 2019 pickups having such products installed as standard. of pickups had the devices installed. Similarly, standard leather seats were also installed in 27.3% as well as average combined mpg (14.6 mpg vs. 17.8 as well as average combined mpg (14.6 mpg vs. 17.8 vs. 2,186 lbs.) vs. 2,186 lbs.)

F-150

F-150 Price 2019 2010

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

Amped Up: Installing an EV Charger at Home

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2024

Faced with broken chargers or a simple lack thereof, your decided to make the leap and install a Level 2 charger in the garage space attached to his home. This will help position the charger in a convenient spot – whether that convenience is centred around usage or installation is up to you and your electrician.

Installation

Installation Plug-in Plug MPG

Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2019

The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle. Installation and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. hours (120-mile range) with Lightning’s DC fast charging option (using standard CCS-Combo charging).

Ford

Ford Batteries Battery Li-ion

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

Highlander

Highlander New York 2020 Toyota

Mazda adding new 3.3l 48V MHEV diesel to CX-60 line-up next year

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2022

mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 137g/km. The 200ps variant returns a WLTP average fuel consumption of 48 mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 127g/km. This advanced combustion technology makes the new e-Skyactiv D unit one of the cleanest diesel engines in the world, achieving a thermal efficiency of more than 40%.

Mazda

Mazda Diesel Fuel Economy MPG

California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2020

The vans ordered by California Department of State Hospitals have zero tailpipe emissions and achieve 61 MPGe on EPA city and highway routes, compared to 13 MPG for a gasoline version of the same vehicle. Vehicles equipped with the package are being deployed across the United States.

California

California Ford Los Angeles Fleet

ALTe Powertrain Technologies introduces range-extended electric powertrain system for E350s

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe) has successfully installed its range-extended electirc powertrain system in a second line of vehicles: the Ford Econoline E350 platform. ALTe has already successfully implemented conversions in Ford F150 trucks, which have been driven by dozens of potential fleet customers.

Range

Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet

GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

2013 GS 450h EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined; 35% improvement over preceding generation

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

New Audi A3 Sportback cuts fuel consumption around 10% compared with prior models; up to 62 mpg US with entry diesel model; plug-in hybrid e-tron model in 2014

Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

Audi’s 544 hp V10 diesel quattro concept averages 30 mpg; integral steering

Audi unveils TT and TTS Roadsters prior to Paris debut; evolution of Audi Space Frame; up to 54.7 mpg US with diesel

Consumer Reports road testing finds Ford Fusion and C-MAX hybrids falling far short of EPA ratings

ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

VIA launches electric vehicle assembly plant in Mexico

First Full Month of Transit Connect Sales in the US Tops 2,000 Units

First XL Hybrids XLP plug-in hybrid upfits to be installed on Ford F-150 pickups

Cummins progressing toward ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 fuel-efficient diesel for light-duty pickups

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

Volvo XC90 SUV PHEV to offer up to 400 hp and low GHG emissions of around 60 g/km

FEV analysis of automotive-scale Pinnacle opposed-piston engine finds potential for significant increases in fuel economy

GM investing $109M in Mich plants to support 1.4L Ecotec engines

Jaguar debuts new 2.2-liter diesel with stsop-start system in XF development mule

75th Anniversary of introduction of series-production diesel passenger car

New BlueTEC Model for Mercedes S-Class; Fuel Consumption Down 11%, Power Up 10% and Torque Up 15%

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Amped Up: Installing an EV Charger at Home

Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Mazda adding new 3.3l 48V MHEV diesel to CX-60 line-up next year

California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

ALTe Powertrain Technologies introduces range-extended electric powertrain system for E350s

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