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Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. bar was measured at 2000 rpm, with 17.4 Earlier post.)

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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In addition to demonstrating better fuel consumption results than current advanced gasoline engines, the Omnivore engine has successfully demonstrated homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) down to extremely light loads. At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump.

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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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liter TDCi engine will in 2015 offer 210 PS (154 kW) and 450 N·m of torque—delivered from 2000 rpm—with significantly reduced CO 2 compared to the outgoing 200 PS (147 kW) 2.2-liter The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter TDCi engine.

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Developing Fords EcoBoost Combustion System

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Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct injection EcoBoost engines are targeted to play a significant near-term role in Ford’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption by enabling downsizing. Minimize smoke emissions and fuel liner impingement for low oil dilution, to ensure engine durability. port fuel injected (PFI) V8 engine. Earlier post.).

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