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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. Integrated exhaust manifold. Lightweight crankshaft offset from cylinder bores. Cooled EGR.

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Hyundai Motor Group outlines new powertrain strategy: Smart Stream targeting 50% thermal efficiency

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More than 1,200 engineers and academics are participating in the two-day event, which features presentations exploring the core theme “Knock the Limit of Powertrain Technologies: To Enhance Value for Customers.”. The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.

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Clemson research developing integrated modeling and control systems to reduce particulates from GDI engines

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GDI engines have better fuel economy and lower carbon-dioxide emissions than more conventional port fuel injection engines; however, the technology results in higher fine-particle emissions. Onori will present aspects of her work on emissions controls at the upcoming 2017 American Control Conference in Seattle in May.

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Study finds air quality models significantly underestimate traffic as source of NOx in Europe

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In these detailed bottom-up models, mobile source emissions are treated for different engine sizes and fuels, that, in the past, relied on standardized protocols obtained in test facilities, but were recently updated based on a number of RDE tests. Resources. Striednig, C. Lamprecht, A. Hammerle, G. Wohlfahrt, A. von der Heyden, M.J.

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Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

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The EU has already set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km.). Schematic diagram of test vehicle engine & exhaust system and PM sampling systems. Fuel injectors were side-mounted. The vehicles were fueled with an E10 ethanol?gasoline —Maricq et al.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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Two scenarios of US ethanol consumption and projections of original, revised, and repealed RFS2 requirements from the present to 2022. car warranties, cost, food-vs-fuels arguments). Primary technical concerns with using intermediate-level blends of ethanol in the vehicle fleet include: Fuel economy. Source: ICCT.

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