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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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This trend of increasing demand for higher octane gasoline is likely driven by changes in fuel requirements for light-duty vehicles (LDV) in response to increasing fuel economy standards, which will have widespread implications for future gasoline markets, according to EIA analysts. of the market. of the LDV market by 2025.

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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The results represent a light-load indicated efficiency improvement of 15-30% (up to 40.9%). The engine architecture has two different configurations: a fixed-geometry lower content version targeted at markets in developing countries (e.g., There is no ISFC improvement at high load. Source: Pinnacle. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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

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The continued growth of turbocharging technologies will be driven by requirements for manufacturers to meet global environmental emissions regulations and bolstered by strong demand in emerging markets. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). For instance, hybrid electric vehicles and diesel cars in the small (e.g., Renault Clio) and lower medium (e.g.,

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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TFSI twin turbo V8 for the upcoming Audi top-of-the-line S8 ( earlier post ), due on market in early summer 2012, develops 382 kW (520 hp), while consuming 10.2 Weighing 220 kilograms (485 lb) including all key add-on parts, the V8 is comparatively light. TFSI start-stop and cylinder deactivation. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai outlines future powertrain strategy

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In keeping with the trend to downsizing, Hyundai has been expanding the application of Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines. Hyundai will continue its efforts to develop light-weight and fuel-efficient transmissions. Transmissions.

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ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

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However, although a CO 2 target of 70 g/km could be met without significant deployment of electric vehicles, the study found that exhausting all the potential gains from combustion engine technology improvements before transitioning to electric drive would be a relatively costly approach for vehicle manufacturers. Click to enlarge.

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