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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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Pinnacle Engines introduces new opposed-piston engine with a promise of 30-50% better fuel economy

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MARCH 31, 2011

Pinnacle says the engine achieves 30-50% better fuel economy in various drive cycle comparisons without the large cost penalty that can be associated with significant fuel economy improvement. The Pinnacle engine is based on a four-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture.

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PNNL team develops higher-strength, lower-cost titanium alloy aimed at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions

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APRIL 2, 2016

b) Comparison of tensile strength and strain to failure (elongation) of Ti-185 alloy with other commercially available Titanium alloys. However, wide scale adoption of β-titanium alloys in transportation applications has been limited due to its high cost. a) Ultimate tensile and yield strength of Ti-185 for three STA conditions. (b)

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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Toyota previews Prius v; first expansion of planned Prius family

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MAY 24, 2011

The Prius plug-in hybrid (PHV), to be released next year, and a low-cost compact hybrid based on the Prius C design study ( earlier post ), to be introduced sometime afterward, will constitute the Prius family’s third and fourth vehicles, respectively. Click to enlarge. L/100km / 5.88 L/100km / 5.6 L/100km).

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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APRIL 24, 2012

Comparison of ISFC (@42.9 Compression ratio was set at 15:1, and the fuel used was 87 octane gasoline. For a comparison engine, Pinnacle used a 200 cc, conventional two-valve, air-cooled, carbureted model. MJ/kg) (4000 RPM) between 250cc Pinnacle and 200cc poppet valve engine. Source: Pinnacle. Click to enlarge.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. The first testing phase of Lotus Engineering’s Omnivore variable compression ratio, flex-fuel direct injection two-stroke engine ( earlier post ) has been successfully completed on gasoline. Click to enlarge.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

We want to help the (automotive) customer optimize the solution,we can work in the mode where we are providing the black box, we go one step further and we look at [the consumer] and their requirements whether it’s acceleration, fuel economy, etc. In general, the price of gasoline needs to be above US$3.50/gallon

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Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

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MAY 4, 2015

kg), for a power-to-weight ratio of 478 W/kg; by comparison, Wrightspeed’s new Fulcrum microturbine offers a power-to-weight ratio of 750 W/kg. There have been a number of problems with automotive applications of turbines, Wright noted, among them fuel economy and efficiency, and cost.

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Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

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JANUARY 13, 2017

liter compression-ignition OPE will will be 30-50% more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline direct injection engines, reduce emissions and cost less than alternative technologies under development for meeting 2025 CAFE fuel economy and Tier 3 emission targets. A comparison between the 2.7L

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Solar charging stations and Conventional charging stations (electricity from coal) comparison. Comparison of P1, P2, P3, P4 configuration of HEV using simulation studies 3. PHEV & BEV comparison (economics) Even though these projects are related to electrical engineering, I think you can use them for mechanical as well. #42

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Opposed-piston engine maker Pinnacle initially targeting developing markets, with vehicles expected in 2013

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APRIL 29, 2011

Pinnacle says its engine achieves 30-50% better fuel economy in various drive cycle comparisons without the large cost penalty that can be associated with significant fuel economy improvement. The performance of the Pinnacle Engines design has been independently verified by FEV, Inc.,

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Direct-Injection Engine Study Finds That DMF Is a Promising Biofuel, With Combustion Performance and Regulated Emissions Comparable to Gasoline

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MAY 16, 2010

DMF is also believed to have a high research octane number (119), which will allow for the use of high engine compression ratios for improved fuel economy. More attractively, DMF consumes only one-third of the energy in the evaporation stage of its production, in comparison to that required by fermentation for ethanol.

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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

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

Pinnacle Engines introduces new opposed-piston engine with a promise of 30-50% better fuel economy

PNNL team develops higher-strength, lower-cost titanium alloy aimed at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions

DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Toyota previews Prius v; first expansion of planned Prius family

DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

Opposed-piston engine maker Pinnacle initially targeting developing markets, with vehicles expected in 2013

Direct-Injection Engine Study Finds That DMF Is a Promising Biofuel, With Combustion Performance and Regulated Emissions Comparable to Gasoline

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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