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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. Total cost of implementation is much less than $10/1%, he said. Source: Borgwarner.

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CPT showcases full range of 48V systems at Aachen

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showcasing its range of 48V systems at the Aachen Colloquium this week: its Cobra electric compressor, SpeedStart belt-integrated starter-generator, SpeedTorq drivetrain motor-generator, and TIGERS exhaust energy recovery system. Earlier post.). —CPT chief executive Nick Pascoe.

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Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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General project targets were to deliver diesel-like or better fuel economy using E10 gasoline (RON91), and to achieve low engine-out NO x and PM using low temperature combustion, the intention being to avoid the cost of aftertreatment for NO x and PM, in addition to meeting more stringent standards. DOE UFEV program targets. kWh and FSN 0.1,

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Mitsubishi Heavy Completes First Unit of Latest Version of Waste Heat Recovery System for Marine Engines

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(MHI) has completed its first unit of the STG (Super Turbo Generating) System, a marine-use, high-efficiency, combined power generation system that utilizes waste heat and the exhaust gas from diesel engines. The STG System (Super Turbo Generating System). Click to enlarge. The STG system generates 2.4 a hybrid boost.

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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Too, the cost of the technology has been slashed due largely to a 90% reduction in the amount of platinum used in the stack. The only exhaust gas emitted was water vapor—1800 tonnes of it in all. The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack.

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters. A cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at higher loads. The exhaust manifolds are cast integral with the cylinder heads. The Pentastar V-6 uses an 11.3:1 Thermal management.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. Cummins ISV5.0

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