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Old 12-19-2017, 09:46 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Old 12-20-2017, 11:08 AM   #52 (permalink)
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What stands out as the most notable efficiency-related changes in your automotive world in the last decade?
I see aerodynamic improvements, more efficient drivetrains and the proliferation of EVs as very notable changes in the last ten years. Many of these are similar to what Ecomodder members have been experimenting with in their own garages and detailing in posts on this website. Sometimes it feels like the big auto manufacturers are listening in. Fastback rooflines are becoming cool again.

We recently traded our 07 Grand Cherokee CRD and 11 A3 TDI for a 2017 Audi Q5 3.0T. The Q5 has a roofline that follows the "template", belly pans producing an almost totally flat undercarriage and an eight speed DSG transmission. I could only get about 24 mpg from the CRD turbo diesel on the highway, which I figured was pretty good for a heavy, four wheel drive vehicle. However, even with a gasoline supercharged three liter V6 the Q5 has been returning 30 mpg on the highway at 60 mph for a similar size, weight, towing capacity and all wheel drive. Amazing.

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Old 12-20-2017, 11:21 AM   #53 (permalink)
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I see aerodynamic improvements, more efficient drivetrains and the proliferation of EVs as very notable changes in the last ten years.
Not sure about EVs, but 10 years ago I would never believe the Prius could outsell the VW Golf here in Brazil. But anyway, apart from the aerodynamic improvements and a broader availability of hybrids in many different vehicle classes, I'm sure the engine downsizing was one of the most noticeable measures. Just look at the Volvo XC90 which had engines ranging from a 2.5L straight-5 to 4.4L V8, and now the current generation is fitted only with 2.0L 4-cyls, quite impressive for a vehicle close in size to a Chevy Tahoe.
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I see aerodynamic improvements, more efficient drivetrains and the proliferation of EVs as very notable changes in the last ten years.

I have enjoyed being part of the Ecomodder community and have learned a great deal. Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to many more decades of innovation.
Seconded.

Ten years ago the second generation Prius was still relatively fresh and the jellybean shape was absolutely like nothing else and it and the tiny Insight were the only hybrids going. Now you're seeing more than mere lip service to aerodynamics even in full size trucks (hello active shutters, F-150) and hybrid models of even the bread and butter midsize sedans (Camry, Fusion, Accord).
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Ten years ago the second generation Prius was still relatively fresh and the jellybean shape was absolutely like nothing else and it and the tiny Insight were the only hybrids going. Now you're seeing more than mere lip service to aerodynamics even in full size trucks (hello active shutters, F-150) and hybrid models of even the bread and butter midsize sedans (Camry, Fusion, Accord).
IIRC there were other hybrids 10 years ago, but they weren't so appealing to the mainstream market. At least one example other than the Prius and some mild-hybrids, another one I remember is the Ford Escape Hybrid. OTOH it's quite surprising that the present generation of the Escape doesn't feature a hybrid version...
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I've read that a Ford Escape hybrid is imminent. They can't afford to have the Rav hybrid taking those customers all for itself.
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I've read that a Ford Escape hybrid is imminent. They can't afford to have the Rav hybrid taking those customers all for itself.
Even though Ford tried to fill the gap with the C-Max hybrid, it already sounded quite pointless to leave the RAV4 hybrid without a direct competition.

But anyway, even in this POS country Brazil the hybrids are not so exotic anymore. I see Priuses quite often, and yesterday I saw a BMW i8. Well, even my mother who is not into cars inquired me about hybrids recently.
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