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Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

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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. Regional growth projections.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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This year’s forecast recognizes an industry trend for slightly bigger engine sizes in Europe and China as automakers adapt powertrain strategies to tackle updated emissions regulations developed for real-world driving conditions. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. liters and 1.7

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Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

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liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter liter unit while maintaining performance standards. The car will appear in Ford showrooms in North America and South America later this year. Mondeo will be introduced next year in Asia and Europe.

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The EV Battery Wish List

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Extrapolating from company targets, a future compact-size Lucid—think the size of Tesla Model 3 or Model Y—could decisively downsize its battery without sacrificing useful range. In his role as an SAE board member, Nicholson also supports future-proof standards for EVs, connectors and chargers. Infrastructure Law is providing $7.5

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Report: Stellantis Discusses Engine Plans

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It’s even going to keep a few of Chrysler’s oldest units around — just with some improvements designed to meet the relevant emissions standards.& We are growing capacity, adding capacity, for South America, the Middle East and Europe and Asia Pacific.” & "We have to balance this approach,” said Mr. Bly. “

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