Design, Downsizing, Exhaust and MPH

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging.

Waste

Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The product is designed for integration into both Otto and Diesel engines to deliver enhanced torque, emissions control and CO 2 reduction. When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter VTES is optimized to use the standard 12V vehicle architecture. Compared with a 1.6-liter

Downsizing

Downsizing Electric Electrical Exhaust

Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2010

An intelligently designed power transfer plays a major part in this: the unique AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission combines dynamism with economy, and includes a new stop-start function in the “Controlled Efficiency” driving mode. seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Downsizing

Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9 This combination of efficiency and dynamic performance is enabled by the systematic interplay of ACT, downsizing (reduced engine displacement plus direct injection and charging) and BlueMotion Technology (Stop/Start system, battery regeneration).

MPG

MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The design brief for the new-generation PureTech engines called for a clean break in powertrain development. To achieve these results, PureTech development called for a number of changes, chief among which were: Downsizing. Reduced weight and more compact design. l/100 km (51.1 Three cylinders. Reduced internal friction.

Engine

Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves.

2014

2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter The turbine housing for the low inertia turbocharger is integrated with the lightweight, thin-walled exhaust manifold, shortening the engine and catalyst warm up times and reducing emissions. liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH

Fiat Launches New 1.8L Gasoline Direct-Injection Turbo in Lancia Delta

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2009

Di Turbo Jet E5 drive torque is comparable to the one of an aspirated V6 engine which is almost twice its displacement, according to Fiat, but with significant efficiency gains through the downsizing. Di TurboJet, the Lancia Delta can reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 The 200 HP 1.8

Gasoline

Gasoline Exhaust Engine Convert

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter

2009

2009 Engine Detroit Oregon

Rotrak testing prototype variable drive supercharger in vehicle on dyno

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2012

Initial design layout of the Rotrak system with the corresponding block diagram. In a 2010 paper, Roger Stone, Engineering Director, Torotrak noted that conventional turbo- and supercharging technologies are more than capable of delivering the required peak power and torque levels from downsized engines but suffer from a number of.

Downsizing

Downsizing Vehicles Fuel Economy 2010

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. Earlier post.). I4 Ecotec engine.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine

Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2015

Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). The Volkswagen EA211 engine series served as the foundation for designing the new 1.0 Exhaust manifold integrated in cylinder head.

Gasoline

Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Because the front wheels are driven independently, the car can travel 26 kilometers (16 miles) on electricity alone, at speeds up to 135 km/h (83 mph). second launch from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), and 0 to 200 km/h in 6.7 In a test by Car and Driver magazine, the car exploded to 60 mph in 2.0 Ferrari conservatively quotes a 2.5-second

Plug-in

Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid

New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter TDCi variants feature a revised engine block, and new cylinder-head and fuel injection designs, and Ford’s lean NO x trap exhaust after-treatment system. A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter

Diesel

Diesel Ford Hybrid Power

Audi Introducing Three New Models at Frankfurt Show; New 1.2L A3, 3.0L TDI A4, and S5 Sportback

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

Downsizing is a key element of Audi’s efficiency strategy. Designed from scratch, the new turbocharged, gasoline direct injection 1.2 TFSI from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.1 Both versions reach a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph) and, on average, consume just 5.5 TFSI, the low-emission A4 3.0 Click to enlarge.

Audi

Audi MPH Diesel MPG

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. seconds before going on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). liter V6 unit has been designed as a naturally aspirated engine. The design highlights of the 3.5-liter

Mercedes

Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The use of the electric grid for energy transfer is not well understood, much less addressed by designers of other electric and alternative fuel vehicles. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

Fiat Launches New 1.8L Gasoline Direct-Injection Turbo in Lancia Delta

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

Rotrak testing prototype variable drive supercharger in vehicle on dyno

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

Audi Introducing Three New Models at Frankfurt Show; New 1.2L A3, 3.0L TDI A4, and S5 Sportback

3rd generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV lineup on average consumes 25% less fuel than previous models; pilot for the energy-transparent vehicle development tool

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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