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Cummins Westport begins development on new mid-range natural gas engine; production by 2015

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diesel engine and will use Cummins Westport’s proven spark-ignited, stoichiometric cooled exhaust gas recirculation (SEGR) technology. Exhaust aftertreatment will be provided by a simple, maintenance-free three-way catalyst (TWC). Cummins Westport Inc. has begun development on the ISB 6.7G, a mid-range 6.7-liter The ISB6.7 The ISB 6.7

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New VW EA288 diesel to debut in 2H 2014 in the MY 2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle; MDB comes to the US (updated with diagrams)

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liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Exhaust gas aftertreatment module close to engine. In the MDB, the exhaust gas treatment systems starts right after the turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Using the existing Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 8 devices, passengers can now view high-definition videos and make video conference calls from the vehicle. Click to enlarge. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). seconds.

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Germany launches new study of oxymethylene ethers for optimizing clean diesel combustion

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Further development of diesel and gasoline fuels now offers the chance of preventing the formation of hazardous exhaust gases directly at their origin, i.e. during combustion in the engine. The objective is to demonstrate a highly simplified exhaust gas treatment process without particulate filters and catalytic treatment. 2015.03.012.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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The 3-year project, which launched in September 2015, targets radical concepts for new aero engines, in line with the EU’s long-term emissions reduction target for 2050. at the ASME Turbo Expo 2016 conference this week in Seoul, South Korea. ​ Core exhaust loss. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

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Conference today in Pisa, Italy. As the engine does not have poppet valves and the gas is fully expanded before the exhaust stroke starts, the engine also has potential to be quiet. In early 2015, LiquidPiston will host an open call for ideas regarding these new applications. The compact engine with a 4-lb (1.8 " x 6.2"

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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22 nd International AVL Conference “Engine & Environment”). This compares with €6,000 to more than €18,000 for a full hybrid or electric vehicle. —Guy Morris. Guy Morris et al. 2010) A New Engine Boosting Concept with Energy Recuperation for Micro/Mild Hybrid Applications. (22

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