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Panasonic commercializes conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive use

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The new product enables automotive ECU downsizing with instantaneous large current supply into the power supply circuits, contributing to direct mounting on automotive engine ECUs and electromechanical integration. Large current in compact size, contributing to instantaneous large current supply for motor driving: Ripple current: 2800 mArms.

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New Honda Earth Dreams Technology 1.6L diesel in Civic to deliver CO2 emissions of 95 g/km

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liter i-DTEC engine in the new Civic will deliver CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km, according to Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, in his presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. liter i-DTEC offers maximum power output of 118 hp (88 kW) at 4000 rpm, and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm). Click to enlarge.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2

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Delphi develops new high-pressure common rail systems for heavy-duty and light-duty engines; Euro VI and beyond

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Delphi presented the work in a technical paper “Development of High-Pressure Common Rail Systems Incorporating Advanced Electronic Control Strategies for Future Heavy-Duty Vehicles,” at the 33 rd Vienna Motor Symposium last week. This concept system is expected to be ideal for heavily downsized applications and developing markets.

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DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

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All three engine BSFC curves correspond to an engine speed of 2000 rpm.Click to enlarge. The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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In Tokyo, Honda Motor Co., A two-motor hybrid system ( earlier post ) that can be applied in a conventional or plug-in hybrid. By downsizing from the present 2.2L Two-motor hybrid system. Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system features a lithium-ion battery and charger to enable mounting on plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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