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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Together the partners have sought to demonstrate an extremely cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car delivering the performance of a baseline 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine has been replaced with a 1.0L Earlier post.). three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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Downsizing Low Cost Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. Click to enlarge. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. UniValve is a mechanical system for the simultaneous and continuous adjustment of valve lift and opening event.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. It is capable of operating in exhaust temperatures up to 850 °C, at speeds up to 60,000 rpm and delivering a peak power of 2 kW (@12V).

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid

Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles.

Eaton

Eaton Emissions Fuel Range

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain. The three components of the RegEnBoost system. Click to enlarge.

Downsizing

Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

Aeristech develops advanced 12V electric supercharger

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

UK-based electric forced induction specialist, Aeristech, has developed an advanced 12V electric supercharger system, eCharger. The company introduced a 48V electric supercharger capable of continuous operation at high boost levels in 2015. The car’s downsized 1.2 Earlier post.). —Aeristech CTO Bryn Richards.

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Downsizing Electric Electrical 2015

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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JUNE 16, 2011

The report, Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy estimates the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition diesel, and hybrid.

Fuel

Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel

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

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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.). —Wheeler et al.

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Ford introduces new 2.0L EcoBlue diesel; fuel consumption cut by up to 13%

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APRIL 26, 2016

Building on the performance and technology of Ford’s award-winning EcoBoost gasoline engines, the EcoBlue diesel range will deliver power outputs ranging from 100 PS to 240 PS (99 to 237 hp). In Europe, Ford revealed the all-new 2.0-liter The four-cylinder 2.0-liter Minimized crankshaft bearing diameters. Enhanced refinement.

Diesel

Diesel Ford Fuel Oil

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

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option. 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.

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Diesel Ford Hybrid Power

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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Aeristech develops advanced 12V electric supercharger

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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

Ford introduces new 2.0L EcoBlue diesel; fuel consumption cut by up to 13%

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

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