Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology
Green Fleet magazine covers not only alternative-fuel technologies but improvements to existing gasoline engines and related technologies. Subjects include fuel-efficiency improvements to gasoline-powered engines, emissions reduction technologies, such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, turbocharging, and smaller displacement engine designs.
Isuzu Speeds Up Process for Alt-Fuel Truck Conversions
ANAHEIM, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) announced a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to more quickly convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) trucks for their customers.
Posted on May 16, 2012 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
2013-MY Ford Transit Van to Come With 3.5L EcoBoost V-6
INDIANAPOLIS – Ford said the EcoBoost V-6 contributes to the 25-percent reduction in fuel when compared with its E-Series vans. The engine going into the Transit had a successful year in 2011 in the F-150, according to Ford.
Posted on March 6, 2012 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Ford Launches Production of New 1.0-liter EcoBoost Engine in Germany
COLOGNE, GERMANY – Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally on Nov. 9 launched volume production of Ford’s smallest gasoline engine – a 1.0-liter, turbocharged, direct injection EcoBoost engine that will debut in Europe in early 2012 and ultimately be available worldwide.
Posted on November 14, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Study Projects 186 Million Stop-Start Vehicles in Use by 2020
BOULDER, CO – According to a new report from Pike Research, sales of stop-start vehicles will grow rapidly in the coming decade, rising from 3 million units in 2011 to 37.3 million units per year by 2020.
Posted on November 1, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Mitsubishi Unveils 2 New Fuel-Saving Technologies
TOKYO, JAPAN -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it has developed two new fuel-saving technologies: the 4J10 lightweight and compact 1.8-liter gasoline engine incorporating a new version of the company's MIVEC variable valve timing system and the latest version of the company's Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) idle-stop technology.
Posted on October 25, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Dodge Charger SE
The 2011 Dodge Charger features an all-new 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine, which provides the Charger SE with 63-percent more standard horsepower, 36-percent more standard torque, and increased fuel economy, when compared to the previous, entry-level 2.7L V-6 engine.
Posted on October 11, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Mazda3 SKYACTIV
The Mazda3 enters 2012 offering significantly improved fuel economy, thanks to its SKYACTIV Technology.
Posted on October 11, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Chevrolet Sonic with 1.4L Turbo Delivers 40 MPG on Highway
DETROIT – The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg.
Posted on September 20, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Ford Expands EcoBoost Commitment for 2012
DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Co. is expanding its range of vehicles with the EcoBoost engine, offering the fuel-efficient powertrain in the model-year 2012 Ford Edge and Explorer that are arriving in dealerships now.
Posted on September 6, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
Volvo Develops Downsized 4-Cylinder Engines
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN -- The Volvo Car Corp. announced that a forthcoming concept car, to be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will showcase the company’s new range of downsized four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines.
Posted on September 5, 2011 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more
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- In This Issue:
- Making the Business Case for Alternative-Energy Vehicles
- The Green Fleet Price Tag
- 'Going Green': Beyond the Basics
