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downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio. DEER Conference 2012). In comparison, naturally aspirated engines have a higher compression ratio in the order of 1 to 1.5 Kleeberg, H.,

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The team presented a paper on their work at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Ford engineers also presented two other papers evaluating the effects of low to mid-level ethanol blends in spark-ignited engines at the conference. Downsizing/downspeeding. Engines 6(1): 2013, doi: 10.4271/2013-01-1635 Jung, H.,

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In August 2013, Magnomatics joined The Proving Factory to meet the medium-volume requirements of automotive customers for its MAGSPLIT power split device. In 2012 Magnomatics secured £2.5 million (US$4.1 million) funding to develop magnetically geared motors and generators for the hybrid and electric vehicle market. million (US$1.7

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The latest Euro VI emission standards, for example, comparable in stringency to US 2010 standards, became effective in 2013. The need for this technology is driven by ever tightening legislation. Earlier post.) It was less than 12 months following the sale of the air-cooled version of its technology to Valeo.

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As part of an aggressive deployment strategy for improving fuel efficiency across its product line-up in the near-to medium-term, Ford will offer its first-generation turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) in 90% of its product lineup by 2013. Planning background. ” First-generation EcoBoost.

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Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. August 9, 2007 (Multiple reports on speech and press conference by GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz) Lutz said his goal is for GM to develop a plug in hybrid on sale by 2010. told the Nikkei International Automotive Conference in Tokyo. No announced plans.

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