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JULY 10, 2012

The Advanced Elastoval II piston enters series production later this year in a new European passenger car, where it contributes to gains in fuel economy and reductions in CO 2. Baberg, chief engineer product engineering, Federal-Mogul Powertrain Energy. generation pistons. Advances in. optimized design. —Arnd.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

liter model but with significantly reduced real-world and drive cycle CO 2 emissions, and comparable improvements in fuel-economy. The project deliberately focused upon technologies and systems that are already on the market or are capable of practical production implementation in the near term. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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JULY 14, 2013

Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. Technologies in the EA888 engine line. Click to enlarge. s hydraulic setup.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

GM plans to become carbon-neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targets to achieve carbon neutrality. The use of GM’s products accounts for 75% of carbon emissions related to this commitment. The company has also signed the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5?C, Electrification.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. Click to enlarge. Test engine specs.

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MAY 16, 2019

At the end of 2016, Delphi Technologies entered production with its industry first 350 bar GDi system, which reduces exhaust particulates by up to 70% compared with industry-standard 200 bar systems. The 500+ bar system could be used in production from 2022 onwards. —Walter Piock.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Drivers also can use the app to place a call for roadside assistance, monitor the vehicle’s fuel level, check tire pressure and battery status, and program engine start times to allow the vehicle to heat or cool to comfortable levels.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines. When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said.

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APRIL 19, 2013

As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced. Downsizing/downspeeding. Volumetric fuel economy. Evaluating fuel economy and CO 2 emissions of E10, E20 and E30 in an EcoBoost engine.

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APRIL 18, 2013

Emerging economies are stepping up their efforts to promote and develop clean energy. Many countries, including emerging economies, introduced or strengthened energy efficiency regulations. Fuel economy improvements accelerate where implementation of fuel economy standards and other policy measures has been scaled up, the report notes.

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million) aims to develop cost-effective solution based on 48V architectures as a key element to increase fuel economy and reduce environmental impact. liter diesel and a small downsized Spark Ignited CNG engine equipped with a direct injection system. million THOMSON project (with an EU contribution of €9.1

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JUNE 13, 2012

GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. Fuel economy numbers are not final, but the Verano Turbo is expected to be in line with Buick’s other turbocharged models.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Hyundai announced a sustained product blitz of 12 new and enhanced SUVs continuing through the 2021 calendar year. The fresh pipeline of new SUV products will include new and refined internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in, BEV and N performance models. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer. New Engine Valves.

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JUNE 19, 2012

downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. —Arnd Baberg, Chief Engineer Piston Product Engineering, Federal-Mogul. Federal-Mogul's 2D ultrasonic inspection technique enables high performance pistons for diesel downsizing. Click to enlarge. its strength.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Engine downsizing through charge boosting is a well-recognized means of improving internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, by increasing the proportion of the drive cycle at which the powertrain operates within or close to the region of peak fuel efficiency of its operating map.

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. The EcoBoost begins production. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance. Click to enlarge. Cleveland Engine Plant No.

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JULY 7, 2015

i-DTEC for the entire journey were two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, who took on the challenge to further demonstrate the real-world fuel economy of the Tourer. The system uses the car’s speedometer to advise drivers how their driving style is impacting on fuel economy.

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). This data includes data from some GM JVs.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

The auto industry’s current materials portfolio will need to be augmented to meet new 2025 fuel economy standards, according to a WardsAuto and DuPont Automotive survey conducted in late July. 49% of respondents thought that powertrains would see the greatest percentage of material changes as a result of proposed 2025 CAFE standards.

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MAY 20, 2015

Featuring a new full-hybrid powertrain which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Ah Li-ion cell—a downsized and lightweighted version of the 5.5 Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Bosch currently supplies water injection parts for the BMW M4 GTS—the first production vehicle to feature a water injection system. Bosch is now more broadly commercializing its water injection system for turbocharged engines ( earlier post ). Earlier post.) Rolf Bulander. Water injection can also boost power by up to 5%, Bosch says.

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APRIL 8, 2015

This situation means it is in the interest of the major brands to implement stop-start technology as standard (once the benefits have been established) to meet government targets for average fleet fuel consumption. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”. This also offers opportunities for other engine efficiencies such as electric boost.

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JUNE 22, 2013

The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Envera specializes in the development of advanced technologies for improving automotive fuel economy. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ).

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JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Samardzich is expected to detail EcoBoost production plans as well as the next three EcoBoost engines scheduled for launch by the end of the year during remarks Tuesday at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. The EcoBoost F-150 is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy along with the power and towing capability of a V-8.

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APRIL 2, 2014

The V-Charge variable drive supercharger allows smaller engines to provide the drive feel of a larger unit, enabling downsizing without compromising driveability. Torotrak’s Dr. Adrian Lee, product leader, core variator technologies, says it is easy to forget manufacturability and cost when innovating to meet pressing targets.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. TDI models, but even lower CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption than the current production 1.4l

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JANUARY 30, 2012

DENSO plans to offer this product worldwide as a solution to meet tighter fuel-efficiency and exhaust regulations. As OEs around the world look to downsize engines to help meet the increasingly stringent regulations, EGR systems are becoming more necessary to optimize the powertrain combustion process and improve fuel economy.

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MAY 27, 2014

To determine GHG emissions, UCS considered the fuel economy, fuel type, and sales volume of each type of vehicle sold by each automaker in the 2013 model year (MY2013). Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Methodology.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. fuel economy improvement. Spark Ignited Engines Product Group.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a Honda 3.5L Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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