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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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An SR based B-ISG is a relatively simple mechanical design construction consisting of a wire wound stator and central laminated rotor with no windings. The exhaust gas can reach temperatures greater than 900 °C, whereas the turbine upper functional limit is 850 °C. Rick Quinn, senior manager for advanced engineering.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

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For one, when wakeboarding behind the Arc Sport, you aren’t constantly choking down fumes and getting loopy from exhaust mere feet from your face in an otherwise beautiful natural lake environment. The Sport is also capable of 225kW CCS DC charging, for the few marinas that have installed DC fast chargers (there’s one in Tahoe ).

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Honda details development of powertrain components for Accord plug-in hybrid

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Valve train (exhaust). Exhaust gas energy is increased, which accelerates the warm-up of the under-floor catalyst. The exhaust feed to the under-floor catalyst has already been purified by the CC catalyst. Bore x stroke (mm). Displacement (cm 3 ). Compression ratio. Valve train (intake). VTEC & e-VTC. Finger rocker arm with HLA.

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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The engine features VVT-iE on the intake side while utilizing VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) for the exhaust, a highly efficient compression ratio of 13:1 (14:1 for the hybrid version) for increased thermal efficiency and fuel efficiency and a bore and stroke measuring 3.44 inches and 4.07 Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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An enhanced DC-DC boost converter contributes to enhanced fuel economy by reducing output current in low-load situations. On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before. In the 2016 Prius, an exhaust heat recirculation system uses the heat of exhaust gases to speed engine coolant warm-up.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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For the second-generation, Audi further optimized the turbo with integral insulation and by moving away from flange-based mounting to the exhaust manifolds to an integrated component. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Exhaust gas aftertreatment system, shown in an A7. lbs (4 kg). Click to enlarge.

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