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Lontra releases BladeBoost supercharger demonstrator results; next generation under development

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This enables the boost of downsized engines to be completely controlled at any point on the operating cycle, including part-load. The chart to the right plots the measured performance of the BladeBoost against the latest Eaton R900 TVS supercharger, using the published map of thermal efficiency. Earlier post.).

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DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

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The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. The engine will include new technologies developed by Envera and Tier-1 supplier Eaton. Eaton will provide a new advanced supercharger and variable valve actuation (VVA) technology.

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ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

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A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends.

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Eaton’s Vehicle Group launches EV e-drive gearing design, development and manufacturing

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Eaton can help manufacturers meet these challenges by applying its years of experience and in-house capability in design, validation and manufacturing of high-precision, high-quality gearing systems for transmissions and powertrains. Eaton conducts a total system analysis, using state-of-the-art tools and.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter DTNA notes that while Waste Heat Recovery is an innovative SuperTruck technology, challenges remain in the areas of vehicle and engine integration tradeoffs, working fluids, and cost and maturity. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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