That car's state - of - the - art motor, equipped with cylinder deactivation, brings
fuel economy and emissions gains of around 40 per cent.
GM engineers plan to present a paper at the 2013 SAE convention to detail and explain the improvements to
fuel economy and emissions gained with the engine design.
Not exact matches
This comes as automakers from around the world are struggling to make low -
emissions vehicles scale up in China, the United States
and other markets where programs
and regulations are calling for massive
gains in
fuel economy over the next 10 to 15 years.
Power is unchanged but there are
gains in
fuel economy and fewer
emissions, with the car now claimed to be capable of delivering 33.6 mpg on the standard EU test when working with the now - standard seven - speed twin - clutch transmission — nearly 5mpg better than before.
According to Ford, the concept's shape is meant to help
gain class - leading
fuel economy and low CO2
emission and would be at least five percent more aerodynamically efficient than the current Ford Escape.
The standard engine is a new 2.5 - liter four - cylinder unit with undisclosed power
and torque levels that's said to offer improvements in NVH,
fuel economy,
and emissions over its predecessor, as well as
gains in horsepower
and torque.
However simple the eAssist hybrid system is, it has impressive
fuel economy gains and reduces
emissions and, when paired with the Buick LaCrosse, there's no additional cost.
The new Cayenne
gains LEVII
emission status
and preliminary
fuel economy testing showed estimated EPA
fuel economy figures of 18 mpg in the city
and 22 on the highway.
The new Cayenne
gains LEV2
emission status
and preliminary
fuel economy testing showed estimated EPA
fuel economy figures of 18 mpg in the city
and 22 on the highway.
It provides faster, smoother shifts than the old six - speed auto, while also contributing to a 5.7 mpg
gain in
fuel economy and an 88g / km reduction in CO2
emissions.
With 84 MPG - e, the Pacifica Hybrid reveals new possibilities for
fuel economy gains and emission reductions, earning the Pacifica Hybrid ASG's coveted BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Award.