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

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in August and September 2015—the highest share in more than a decade, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3%

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Honda provides first look at 2015 hybrid F1 Power Unit

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provided a first look at an image of the power unit currently in development for the 2015 FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship. liter engines were downsized to 1.6 Honda Motor Co., Honda Formula 1 power unit. Click to enlarge. In 2014, the regulations for F1 engine and energy recovery systems were changed.

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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. The European Union will tighten carbon dioxide emission rules from 2012, with a goal of curbing exhaust on new vehicles to an average 130 grams per kilometer by 2015.

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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Combined: UPDATE

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The 2015 Ford Mustang has attracted plenty of attention for its 2.3-liter Fans of chest-thumping V-8s may scoff at such a downsized engine, but everyone else will likely want to know how efficient it is. liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine--and not all of it positive.

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Ford of Europe to increase EcoBoost engine production by 35% form 2013-2015

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From 2013-2015, Ford of Europe will increase total EcoBoost gasoline engine production by 35%. EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to reduce consumption by up to 20% over larger engines. liter three-cylinder and the 1.6- liter four-cylinder variants.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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Registered teams must submit a technical approach and testing application by 22 July 2015. They are required to bring their inverters in person to a testing facility in United States by 21 October 2015. Up to 18 finalists will be notified of their selection for final testing at the testing facility.

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BorgWarner expanding variable cam timing technology for I4 engines; OEM diesel and gasoline applications in 2015

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The technology is planned to launch with a major global automaker on diesel and gasoline applications in 2015. BorgWarner phasers can actuate rapidly, resulting in improved low-end engine performance in downsized, direct-injected boosted engines. Both will be supported by production at a new facility in Eastern Europe.

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