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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. In MY 2010, 12.5% By MY 2013, higher-octane gasoline-fueled LDVs accounted for 14.2% of the total gasoline-fueled LDV market.

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Report: Japan carmakers downsizing in Europe as market shrinks

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’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. in 2010, with a total of 13,360,599 new units registered throughout the year, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association (ACEA).

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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inverter used in the Fiat 500e has a volume of about 5 liters, while the motor inverter used in the 2010 Prius drivetrain has a volume of about 5.4L (according to a DOE deconstruction.) The peak power density of the 2010 Prius motor inverter is 11.1 USABC Electrical and Electronics Technical Team Roadmap (June 2013).

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Ford to Launch 3 More EcoBoost Engines by End of 2010; Expects to Deliver 1.5M Annually by 2013

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By 2013 Ford expects to be producing approximately 1.5 While Ford is rolling out the first generation of EcoBoost engines, researchers are studying ways to further downsize future EcoBoost engines, while preserving performance and raising fuel economy. million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected.

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Ford Selects BorgWarner for Turbocharger for 4-Cylinder EcoBoost Engines

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Ford selected BorgWarner to supply the turbocharger technology for its new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, scheduled to make its global debut early in 2010. Ford expects up to 90% of its nameplates sold in North America will be available with downsized direct-injected turbocharged engines by 2013. The direct-injected 1.6-liter

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Ford displays prototype Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic hood

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Funded by the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the project began in 2010 and is scheduled to continue until September 2013. Ford is tackling the conversion problem primarily through downsizing engines with EcoBoost and electrification while mass reduction and improved aerodynamics are keys to reducing the workload.

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Valeo To Put 2/3 of its Advanced Research Investment Toward Solutions for Reducing CO2 Emissions; Lower CO2 Technologies to Represent More Than 1/3 of Sales by 2020

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As part of the new plan, Valeo will devote two-thirds of its advanced research investment to developing technology solutions for downsized internal combustion engines and for hybrid and electric vehicles. billion) by 2013 (10% of total sales) and then to boost that to more than €5 billion (US$6.8 billion) in 2020. billion) in 2020.

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