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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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Applicants must register their team by 30 September 2014. It also doesn’t hurt that many of these improvements could make our data centers run more safely and efficiently. —Google FAQ on the challenge. Eligible academics interested in pursuing grant funding must apply by 30 September. Power Electronics'

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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Resources (DOE will publish Merit Review presentations on its website.). Michael Ruth (2014) “ATP-LD; Cummins Next Generation Tier 2 Bin 2 Diesel Engine” DOE 2014 Annual Merit Review, Project ACE061. Weigert, E., 2013) “Cold Start Concept (CSC): A Novel Catalyst for Cold Start Emission Control,” SAE Int.

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Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

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quadrillion Btu in 2014 to 101.7 quadrillion Btu projected to be consumed in 2014. Brazil, Russia, India, and China (the BRIC nations) will represent the largest increases, as the percentage of global road transportation energy consumed by these nations is forecast to grow from 20% in 2014 to 36% in 2035. Click to enlarge.

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Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

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The Delphi study assessed the technology of downsizing and turbocharging; GDI fueling and its synergies with turbocharging; and an analysis of downsized 3-cylinder versus 4-cylinder engines. Downsizing can be accomplished via reduction in the number of cylinders, and/or a reduction in the displaced volume of each cylinder.

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California ARB amends diesel rules to reduce cost of compliance

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has amended its diesel rules to offer businesses a variety of options to comply with the regulations to reduce soot from diesel engines. With the amended regulations in place, diesel particulate matter emissions will be reduced from today’s levels by 50% by 2014 and 70% by 2020, according to ARB.

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Audi introduces new high-efficiency 2.0L TFSI based on Miller cycle; 190 hp, 47 mpg

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Thanks to this rightsizing approach, the new engine enjoys the consumption benefits of a downsizing engine in partial load operation, while at higher loads it has the advantages of a large-displacement engine. The result is optimal efficiency and performance characteristics across the entire engine speed range. Stansfield, P., Stroppiana, A.,

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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CPT’s SpeedStart paper (2014-01-1890) describes the specification of a 48V belt integrated starter generator (B-ISG) developed to meet the growing market demand for low voltage mild hybrid passenger vehicle applications. Technical Paper 2014-04-01. SpeedStart. —Nick Pascoe. 48V Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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