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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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JULY 28, 2014

The grand prize winner will be announced sometime in January, 2016. A 1-page appendix with biographical information about the key team members must also be included. In the event of a tie on volume, efficiency will be used to determine the grand prize winner. As a few points of comparison, the Bosch INVCON 2.3 Click to enlarge.

Google

Google Downsizing Prius 2010

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8 kWh Li poly pack.

PHEV

PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in

New Toshiba image-recognition processors for ADAS; night-time pedestrian detection and 3D reconstruction

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Sample shipments of the first device, TMPV7608XBG, will start in January 2015, with mass production scheduled for December 2016 onwards. The new IC, with its output stage especially designed for optimal power management of TMP7608XBG, contributes to set downsizing and achieving the low heat operation required for ADAS applications.

DC

DC Downsizing 2015 Power

Honda begins sales of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan; targeting 200 units first year

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MARCH 11, 2016

During this period, Honda will collect information about the in-market use of the Clarity Fuel Cell as well as its external power output device and gather opinions and requests from customers and other relevant organizations, and then later begin sales to individual customers. Earlier post.). kW/L—approximately a 60% improvement.

Japan

Japan Honda Sale Fuel

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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JULY 11, 2017

miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 The original technology assessments informing the NHTSA/EPA rule are now about 5 years old. The paper relies on data from publicly available sources, as well as data and information from participating automotive suppliers. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5

Diesel

Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

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MARCH 1, 2016

An on-road demo event in Europe in 2016, will showcase the maturity of Nissan’s autonomous drive technology. Also on the path of Intelligent Power is the further improvement of downsized turbo and X-TRONIC transmissions for both fuel efficiency and seamless response and acceleration. Nissan Intelligent Power.

Nissan

Nissan Building Vehicles Japan

Honda leverages older name for new FCV: Clarity Fuel Cell makes its debut at Tokyo; 435-mile range on JC08

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers output of more than 100 kW, with an output density of 3.1 Honda will begin lease sales in Japan of this all-new Clarity Fuel Cell in March 2016. Earlier post.).

Honda

Honda Miles Fuel Range

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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APRIL 27, 2016

Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers 130 kW of output, with an output density of 3.1 In 2016, each of these areas plans to have more than 50 stations and 100s more within the next 5 years. Earlier post ).

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production

DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) have released a request for information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001460 ) titled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines” (Optima).

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Light

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing EPA Engine Eaton

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In August 2016, DOE announced funding of up to $7 million further to support the initiative. Thrust 1 builds on the significant amount of work carried out over the past several decades, focused on building advanced boosted, downsized, and downspeeded spark ignition engines. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

Engine

Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for light trucks for MY 2016. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis.

2016

2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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JUNE 19, 2015

Beginning in 2016, NHTSA and EPA will coordinate a mid-term review that must be finalized by April 2018. In addition, deploying turbocharged, downsized engines—which are expected to replace many current engines—may cost more and produce less fuel savings than the agencies’ analysis indicates. Recommendations.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

We have written a short paper of about 22 pages suitable for a general audience, pulling out more technical information into a series of appendices. Since some readers might read only one appendix, some information has been repeated. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. About Dr. Frank. Conclusions.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

New Toshiba image-recognition processors for ADAS; night-time pedestrian detection and 3D reconstruction

Honda begins sales of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan; targeting 200 units first year

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

Honda leverages older name for new FCV: Clarity Fuel Cell makes its debut at Tokyo; 435-mile range on JC08

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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