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Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon. Fabien Redon.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination, and a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. . 37,328,933. Grantee Project Award. Chrysler Group LLC.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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replied, "Were listening." David Hermance, Toyotas executive engineer for environmental engineering: "We keep looking at the concept, and at some point it might be feasible, but it isnt there yet," ( Business Week, April 11, 2005 ) "They say this is the next great thing, but it just isnt"."

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