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& But Micky Bly, senior vice president and head of global propulsion systems for Stellantis, recently assured the public that the company doesn’t intend on dumping combustion engines overnight. Stellantis wants to have 75 EVs on sale globally by the end of the decade.& We are aggressively streamlining our diesel portfolio.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

It will produce the “global small” 1.0-1.2L The “global small” will conform to Thailand’s Eco-car Project, implemented by the Thai government with the objective of promoting investment in Thailand’s automobile industry and reduction of dependence on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.

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APRIL 20, 2024

Which EV maker is grading how reliably fast-charge stations work with its vehicles? Rivian charging grades for trip planning – Software Update 2024.11.01 That includes four-wheel steering and CrabWalk capabilities, plus GM’s SuperCruise and the same very high-power charging rates as the GMC Hummer EV. gas stations.

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MAY 17, 2016

hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g. hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g. As a global market leader, HELLA currently supplies electric vacuum pumps to more than 40 international OEMs.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Hyundai Mobis is working to elevate its status from a late starter to a global leader in braking and parking assist technologies. A regenerative brake system generates electricity with a motor while the car is decelerating and charges the batteries. iMEB (integrated MOBIS Electronic Brake).

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins’ proprietary control technology enables the zero-emissions bus range to be extended by optimally managing subsystems, allowing the charge of the battery to be extended. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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MAY 15, 2018

The roll-out of diesel mild-hybrid technology will contribute to the brand’s global efforts to improve whole-fleet fuel efficiency. If the battery has sufficient charge, the combustion engine turns off automatically during in-gear deceleration and braking. Charge from the 48V battery helps to start the engine in most conditions.

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MARCH 12, 2023

Power, and could approach 11 percent of the global market this year. Extrapolating from company targets, a future compact-size Lucid—think the size of Tesla Model 3 or Model Y—could decisively downsize its battery without sacrificing useful range. That still leaves another blind spot: Charging infrastructure.

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MAY 5, 2015

kW to reduce charging time. million EVs to be on the road globally by 2020, which correlates to an increase in demand for onboard chargers.). All suppliers are working on downsizing the charger by 10% to 15% by decreasing its weight and volume and increasing the power density. kilowatts (kW). kW onboard chargers.

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

Taub also noted that GM was pushing ahead with its development of HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) engines ( earlier post ), and would be exploring application in downsized turbocharged engines such as the new 1.4L The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The EcoBoost approach enables the downsizing engine capacity—replacing naturally-aspirated engines with much smaller units without sacrificing power output. The global EcoBoost engine family is the cornerstone of Ford’s near-term sustainability plan. By 2013, the company plans globally to produce 1.5 EcoBoost in China.

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JUNE 24, 2016

Torotrak expects that the developments, which provide a wider ratio spread and seamless power delivery, will further stimulate the popularity of CVTs, already predicted to reach global sales of 12 million per year by 2020. the Torotrak V-Charge. —John Fuller.

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APRIL 14, 2021

The new Tucson for the US only offers the long-wheelbase version of the global platform, which is longer, wider, taller, and has a longer wheelbase than the previous generation. PHEV level-2 charging capability takes less than two hours to recharge the system, using a 7.2kW on-board charger. cubic feet, to 38.7 cubic feet.

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MARCH 19, 2019

Another technology to help on the path to regulation compliance is Eaton’s TVS EGR pump, which is designed to save fuel while meeting new global emission regulations. Similarly, intake valve modulation can be used at higher loads to enable Miller cycle operation to improve engine fuel efficiency.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Instead, Volvo says, the little electric SUV might be the first new car for a young professional or a new couple, or empty-nesters who want to downsize their second or third vehicle now that they’re done hauling kids and their gear. The EX30 was the first high-volume Volvo planned to be built only in China, for export to all global markets.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Hakan Yilmaz, Global Technology Management, Gasoline Systems, for Bosch presented an overview of and update on the project at the 2011 DEER conference in Detroit in October. Homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) assisted with controlled boost, external EGR and fueling strategies for operation range extension.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

However, they noted, graphene sheets have a high tendency to restack themselves during preparation and electrode production, leaving behind intergraphene pore sizes that are not sufficient for accessibility to the electrolyte and formation of EDL charges. Naturally, the automotive market is the next step in our company road map.

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MAY 13, 2010

The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. The more established market for diesel pressure-charging is predicted to grow from 10.5 million to 16.1

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

liter engine is the latest addition to Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which currently range in capacity from 1.6 liters globally. Downsized EcoBoost engines feature turbocharging, direct injection and other technologies and replace larger engines with no loss of performance and with lower fuel consumption.

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APRIL 2, 2014

The V-Charge variable drive supercharger allows smaller engines to provide the drive feel of a larger unit, enabling downsizing without compromising driveability. Called S-CONTACCT, the program, with a total project value of £3.8 million (US$6.3 Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Additionally, says Allan Cooper, European projects coordinator for ALABC, as with conventional starter-motor batteries, advanced lead-carbon batteries can be charged at minus 30 °C (-22°F), which is not possible with lithium-ion batteries. —Allan Cooper. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 18, 2010

Smaller charges between €5 and €25 for excesses of 1 – 3 g/km. Downsizing, gasoline direct injection (GDI), and start-stop will be the key technologies helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) achieve emission targets by 2015. Super-credits are awarded for vehicles emitting less than 50 g CO 2 /km. Hariher Balasubramanian.

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford unveiled the new, fifth-generation global Mondeo in China, the first Ford to be equipped with the new 1.5-liter EcoBoost is the fifth and latest member to join Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which includes a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6- liter V6 variants.

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MARCH 29, 2018

The Kona Electric utilizes a Level-II on-board charging system capable of a 7.2 kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics. An 80% charge can be achieved in 54 minutes with a Level-III quick charge (zero to 80 percent charge @ 100 kW), using the SAE-Combo charging port, while a 7.2

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Westport Innovations Inc.

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MARCH 1, 2016

Nissan technologies also reduce charging time, and develop EV potential in other innovative ways. 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.

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MARCH 20, 2013

The researchers also noted the significant global interest in alcohol fuels for SI engines. Such downsizing may help offset the low energy density of ethanol, while problems with cold star due to reduced volatility can also be reduced via, for example, advanced DI operating strategies. —Cairns et al. VVT and alcohol biofuels.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Global Tier 1 supplier Rheinmetall Automotive—formerly KSPG and Kolbenschmidt Pierburg— expects electrification to account for more than half of its sales in 2020. Also on show were other pistons with rings, the outcome of the global strategic cooperation with Japan’s Riken Corporation. Sales amounted to around €2.6

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The initial range of 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engines for the company’s European product range will launch in 2010 and use the SCTi (sequential charge turbo injection) for production models. Compared to conventional fuel injection, direct injection produces a cooler, denser charge, delivering improved fuel economy and performance.

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MARCH 7, 2019

will address natural gas engine emissions and efficiency improvements by developing a natural gas specific combustion design utilizing optimized in-cylinder charge motion and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The engine will be integrated on a global heavy-duty base engine platform, enabling up to a 20% system cost reduction.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, introduced the EC’s CARS 2020 Action Plan aimed at reinforcing the European automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020. Global markets and the international harmonisation of vehicle regulations.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The firm polled and interviewed 23 suppliers, almost all of them global Tier 1 suppliers that sell parts directly to automakers. While the targets are still achievable without a large increase in the EV penetration rate, the targets could be achieved more easily if they were complimented by investments in EV charging infrastructure.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The KWID CONCEPT is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-liter ready—being pre-disposed to receive batteries for electric use—and comes with a charging plug behind the Renault logo. Click to enlarge. liter gasoline turbocharged engine mated to dual-clutch transmission EDC. The KWID CONCEPT is also Z.E

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JULY 4, 2010

to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. CPT recommends a combination of the highly dynamic electric supercharger in series with a conventional exhaust-driven turbocharger to optimize the overall response of the system, compared to other air charging methods. Boost pressure is directly controlled by the ECU.

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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 The main difference he stated is charging time and storage of electrical energy on the vehicle. Earlier post ).

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

The combined benefits of the MPC5676R allow global automakers to incorporate advanced technology, such as direct injection, turbo-charging and full drive by wire systems into a single controller. Freescale’s Power Architecture products are also supported by its global systems labs and software customization services.

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MAY 20, 2009

The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance. million vehicles globally. The EcoBoost line has a fully automated fuel-charging assembly and rundown station. The first EcoBoost engine in the family—the 3.5-liter The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter

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