The announcement underscores Volkswagen Group of America's continued success
with diesel technology: Year - to - date the Volkswagen Group of America has sold more than 47,000 clean diesel vehicles, including more than 10,000 in the month of July alone.
Down the track, if all goes according to plan, solar thermal will compete
with diesel technology to supply power to remote communities.
Not exact matches
NOx - ious
Diesels: These models, all
with TDI
technology, were among the 15
with cheating software.
The grant was awarded in conjunction
with the National School Transportation Association's (NSTA) Go Yellow, Go Greennational campaign that encourages cleaner operation of school buses through the reduction of school bus idling and the implementation of the latest clean
diesel technologies.
Oleo Sponge could potentially also be used routinely to clean harbors and ports, where
diesel and oil tend to accumulate from ship traffic, said John Harvey, a business development executive
with Argonne's
Technology Development and Commercialization division.
The production - spec Takeri will not only share styling cues
with the CX - 5, though; it will be brimming
with Mazda's Sky Activ
technology, which comprises highly efficient petrol and
diesel engines, new manual and automatic transmissions and lightweight chassis components.
Diesels and smaller gasoline engines are planned for Europe, many
with cylinder deactivation
technology, but it's unknown whether they'll make the transatlantic voyage to Audi showrooms here.
This formula is reportedly changing for the next generation, as rumors have circulated regarding
diesel, pickup truck, and hybrid variants, along
with extensive use of different materials and
technology.
Going on sale in Spring 2017
with prices from # 43,495, the new Discovery seats seven, offers a range of petrol and
diesel powerplants, and packs the brand's latest semi-autonomous
technology.
The Takeri concept gets a Sky Activ
diesel engine, while the production version will feature a range of petrols and
diesels with the
technology.
Results showed that the patented hydraulic hybrid
diesel technology achieved a 45 - to 50 - percent improvement in fuel economy and a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared
with traditional
diesel - powered vehicles.
Mazda will be the only manufacturer competing in the series
with a
diesel engine, showing its commitment to the
technology.
One Hummer engineer shared his interesting idea for greener paths — use
technology from the upcoming Chevy Volt to build a hybrid Hummer, since the torque of an electric motor paired
with a small
diesel engine could make for an even more impressive off - roader.
Such a feat has undoubtedly helped Audi promote
diesel technology in its road cars, and
with the advent of the e-tron quattro racers, two more technological frontiers can be used to please the marketing men.
TDI is a trademarked name that Volkswagen has given its
diesel injections — it stands for Turbo Direct Injection, and describes the
technology that injects the
diesel fuel under high pressure directly into the cylinder, which has been force - fed
with pressurized air from the turbocharger.
«We can do lot more
with today's propulsion systems, both gas and
diesel, as you downsize and add direct - injection and electrification to those systems,» Smyth says, noting GM is working on all possible future powertrain
technologies, including hybrid - and all - electric vehicles, as well as plug - in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells.
This year's changes are both aesthetic and mechanical,
with revised front and rear styling, updated safety
technology, improved aerodynamics, and a new EA288
diesel engine.
Powered by a choice of two 2.0
diesel engines or the most powerful 1.8 t petrol, the Scout's four - wheel drive system makes use of Haldex - 5 electronically - controlled multi-plate clutch
technology, to increase traction by 25 per cent compared
with the standard front driven Octavia.
All
diesel models are available
with stop / start
technology, although in our experience the system doesn't cut in as readily as its does on some rivals.
Lexus and parent manufacturer Toyota have been increasing the presence of hybrid models for some time now,
with many years of development behind the
technology that is now looking like a much better choice than
diesel considering it's current struggles.
40/30 Highway / City MPGReviews: * Cabin is attractive, especially
with the two - tone color scheme; lots of rear - seat legroom; fuel - sipping
diesel - engine upgrade available; plenty of appealing convenience and
technology features are offered.
As an important test bed for future
technology, the Racing Lancers used at the Dakar reflected Mitsubishi's ongoing efforts to minimize the automobile's environmental footprint
with such features as clean
diesel power, bio-fuel capability and plant - based «green plastic» body components.
In addition to the BMW 750i xDrive, the BMW 740d xDrive now also features the intelligent four - wheel drive system for supreme power in every driving situation, meaning that the BMW 7 Series will include for the first time four - wheel drive
technology combined
with a
diesel engine.
If the BMW Group is to enter the American market
with a
diesel product, it will be
with one that offers a truly sustainable solution such as the exhaust treatment by SCR
technology — which is the drastic reduction of NOx content by use of urea.
Coming to the engines, the 2016 BMW X1 offers a range of four - cylinder petrol and
diesel units
with BMW's TwinPower Turbo
technology.
Awards: * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded BrandsReviews: * Appealing engines to choose from, including a thrifty
diesel V6 and a brawny V8; plush interior
with plentiful luxury and
technology; enough off - road ability to conquer practically any trail.
The most powerful
diesel version of the compact BMW X model features a four - cylinder engine
with TwinPower Turbo
technology and Common Rail direct injection, the piezoelectric injectors of which operate at a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar.
The new race car is still a hybrid that relies on
diesel engine
technology, but rather than stick
with a mechanical flywheel for energy storage the R18 will switch over to lithium - ion batteries.
More and more standard - size vehicles, SUVs, and high performance sports cars utilize
technology with hybrid drivetrains,
diesel engines, turbochargers, and low - rolling resistance tires.
The
diesel range comprise the enhanced 2.2 liter 4 - cylinder
with 170 HP (C 220 d) and 204 HP (C 250 d) which features ecofirendly SCR
technology (Selective Catalytic Reduction).
The 308 GT trim is only available
with powerful petrol and
diesel engines and changes the suspension setup and styling, as well as adding keyless entry and driver assistance
technology.
The four - cylinder 2.8 L Duramax engine features
technology that you would see on the V - 8
diesel that many late - model
diesel owners would be familiar
with, including a variable - geometry turbocharger, common rail direct fuel injection, and B20 bio-
diesel capability.
The
Technology Project Hybrid from Brabus has a direct - injection, 2.2 - liter common - rail
diesel engine
with two supplemental hub motors from English manufacturer Protean Electric.
Following the introduction of the New FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet II turbo
diesel, the FIAT 500 range is expanding further
with the launch of the 1.2 - litre 69 hp «Eco» which is equipped
with a host of energy saving
technologies.
Source: Edmunds * Cabin is attractive, especially
with the two - tone color scheme; lots of rear - seat legroom; fuel - sipping
diesel - engine upgrade available; plenty of appealing convenience and
technology features are offered.
The new model gets revised styling and a new range of in - line 6 - cylinder petrol and
diesel engines
with mild - hybrid
technologies.
This will be Honda's first
diesel engine combined
with an advanced CVT and India will be the first market to get this
technology.
mill,
with common - rail direct - injection
technology and 150 hp, is fitted
with a
diesel particulate filter and complies
with Euro 4 emissions standards.
Delivering 136 metric horsepower and 320 Nm (236 lb - ft) of torque between 2,000 rpm and 2,250 rpm the new «U3»
diesel powertrain replaces the 1.7 - liter CRDi unit and complies
with the strict Euro 6d TEMP emissions standard thanks to the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control
technology.
Market launch of the new MINI 5 door
with four model variants (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 — 3.6 l / 100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 136 — 95 g / km); two petrol and two
diesel engines of the new generation available
with MINI TwinPower Turbo
Technology; MINI Cooper 5 door with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door with 3 - cylinder diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder diesel engine presented for the first time with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM technology including auto start / stop function and optional G
Technology; MINI Cooper 5 door
with 100 kW / 136 hp 3 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper S 5 door
with 141 kW / 192 hp 4 - cylinder petrol engine, MINI Cooper D 5 door
with 3 - cylinder
diesel engine (85 kW / 116 hp) and MINI Cooper SD 5 door featuring new 4 - cylinder
diesel engine presented for the first time
with an output of 125 kW / 170 hp; 6 - speed manual transmission as standard, 6 - speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; extensive MINIMALISM
technology including auto start / stop function and optional G
technology including auto start / stop function and optional GREEN mode.
Except the entry level petrol and
diesel engines, all other engines are offered
with Green tec
with start - stop
technology.
Thankfully,
with the latest developments in
diesel technology, these characteristics are things of the past.
The new ŠKODA Superb comes
with direct - injection turbocharged engines based on MQB
technology (five TSI petrol, three TDI common - rail
diesel).
Volkswagen states that the next generation Passat will get two new engines which include a 2.0 - litre 4 - cylinder bi-turbo
diesel mill that produces 240 PS of power and 500 Nm of torque at 1750 RPM and will come
with a very exclusive new 7 - speed DSG automatic transmission and 4Motion four - wheel drive
technology.
Also if high millage
diesels gain traction in the U.S., Opel may end up sharing the
technology with some of its other General Motors cousins.
* Segment - best towing (20,000 lb / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lb / 2,873 kg) supported by all - new frames and strong suspensions for maximum capability * Class - leading torque, class - leading fuel economy
with up to 63 - percent lower emissions and quicker acceleration
with new 6.6 L Duramax
diesel mated to new Allison 1000 six - speed automatic transmission * B20 biodiesel capable * All - new exhaust brake system for greater feeling of control and reduced brake pad wear * Comprehensive set of confidence - and control - related features, including trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake control, hill start assist, automatic grade braking and intelligent brake assist * Bold and new exterior design features louvered hood, front bumper, grille and 20 - inch wheels * Extended cab models feature 170 - degree - opening rear access doors for unobstructed access to the interior * Purposeful
technology, including available mobile WiFi, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar 9.0 and navigation * Goes on sale this summer
For 2018, every BMW
diesel is also fitted
with AdBlue
technology to reduce emissions and make them more affordable for company - car drivers.
All of the petrol engines and the four - cylinder
diesel units fitted in the new BMW 4 Series range stem from the latest BMW EfficientDynamics family of engines and are equipped
with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology.
of torque, Jeep's 24 - valve dual - overhead cam 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6 delivers clean -
diesel technology with low CO2 emissions.
BMW and Toyota are in talks for a
technology sharing agreement, one that would reportedly see BMW provide Toyota
with a
diesel engine for its midsize cars in Europe.