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MAY 16, 2019

In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. —Walter Piock.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

In polling 200 C-level executives in the global automotive industry for the 2012 automotive survey, KPMG found that executives in the US and Western Europe expect even less consumer adoption, projecting e-vehicles will only account for 6-10% of global annual auto sales. —Gary Silberg. —Gary Silberg.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. The global turbo business is expected to reach almost $12 billion in industry sales in 2021. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. liter six-cylinder.

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton announced it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 14, 2021

The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. The new Tucson for the US only offers the long-wheelbase version of the global platform, which is longer, wider, taller, and has a longer wheelbase than the previous generation. cubic feet, to 38.7

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MAY 27, 2014

The Automaker Rankings report examines the emissions of both global warming and smog-forming pollution from of the automakers. Despite this progress, UCS noted, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler still have higher than average new fleet smog-forming and GHG emissions. Source: UCS.

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MAY 15, 2018

Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The roll-out of diesel mild-hybrid technology will contribute to the brand’s global efforts to improve whole-fleet fuel efficiency. Kia’s mild-hybrid technology features a compact 0.46

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Scott Jorgensen, a former General Motors Technical Fellow and principle at Hyrax Intercontinental LLC, recently joined Skeleton Technologies as an advisor to the Board to support the company in gaining market share for curved graphene ultracapacitors in the hybrid and electric vehicle market. —Skeleton Technologies CEO Taavi Madiberk.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. “People downsize cars, not expectations. Global aspects. Earlier post.).

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Power, and could approach 11 percent of the global market this year. Here’s what they said: Emad Dlala, Lucid Motors, vice-president of powertrain Upstart Lucid Motors hasn’t built many cars, but it’s built a reputation with the record-setting, 830-kilometer driving range of the Air Grand Touring Performance sedan.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Honda Motor outlined the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies. Honda is currently working on downsizing the hardware and further improvement of the precision of robotic hand movements such as “grasping” and “manipulation.”

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck Tesla Cybertruck The top of the pile when it comes to attention, the Cybertruck just about broke the internet when Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen broke two of its windows during the global unveil late in 2019. The much-hyped BYD ute is due in 2024 and it’s already been leaked in online patent images.

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MAY 6, 2011

Jaguar says that the high-performance hybrid will stay true to the initial concept design study—albeit without the micro-turbines—that made its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, while fulfilling requirements that allow it to be homologated for road use. —Carl-Peter Forster, CEO Tata Motors.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The switched reluctance (SR) motor-based SpeedStart and TIGERS technology are being incorporated into the recently announced Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain project known as ADEPT. Earlier post.) Potentially this low-voltage technology combination could be applied to something approaching 50 million vehicles per year, CPT said.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. For comparable efforts by General Motors, see earlier post.). Source: Toyota.

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MARCH 27, 2015

In 2012, Toyota Motor introduced its new development framework, the Toyota New Global Architecture. By rethinking drive unit layout and making electric motors, inverters and batteries smaller, Toyota expects to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its hybrid vehicle systems by more than 15%. Earlier post.)

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JULY 4, 2010

to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. Hybrid Turbocharger Technology (HTT) uses a motor-driven compressor and a turbine-driven generator as separate systems. An intelligent control system manages power to the compressor. The separate components are connected electrically.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

This Action Plan is based on four pillars: investing in advanced technologies and financing innovation; improving market conditions; enhancing global competitiveness; and investing in human capital and skills and softening the. Global markets and the international harmonisation of vehicle regulations. social impacts of restructuring.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Leveraging its expertise in producing transmissions and contract manufactured gear-sets for passenger and commercial vehicles, the Vehicle Group aims to be a leader in the global design, development and supply of EV reduction gearing. to improve reliability and simplify or downsize bearings. development of gearing solutions.

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MAY 20, 2009

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

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MARCH 1, 2016

Nissan outlined its Intelligent Mobility vision at the Geneva International Motor Show. Also on the path of Intelligent Power is the further improvement of downsized turbo and X-TRONIC transmissions for both fuel efficiency and seamless response and acceleration. Nissan Intelligent Integration.

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JUNE 19, 2019

GKN Automotive, Drive System Design and the University of Nottingham are collaborating on an £8-million (US$10 million) project to design and develop a world-leading electric vehicle powertrain for the global market. The University of Nottingham is noted for its expertise in thermal management, semiconductor technology and high-speed motors.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Ford revealed further details of the upcoming four-cylinder versions of its turbocharged, gasoline direct-injected EcoBoost engine family (earlier post) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, prior to their first European production applications in 2010. By 2012, the Ford plans globally to produce 1.3 Click to enlarge. The all-new EcoBoost 1.6-liter

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JUNE 14, 2011

CAR used this study to estimate the likely cost and price impact on new motor vehicles for three different powertrain pathways: spark-ignited; compression-ignited; and electrification. employment in the US motor vehicle manufacturing industry in 2025. Source: CAR. Click to enlarge. use of stop/start technology. million units.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle, the new C-Class shows advantages compared to its predecessor in terms of CO 2 , NO x , NMVOC and CH 4 emissions, as well as in the impact categories of global warming potential, acidification, eutrophication and summer smog. CO 2 emissions of the C 180 in comparison to its predecessor [t/car]. Source: Mercedes-Benz.

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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. New Fiesta.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Advances for the Production of Low‐Cost Electric Drive vehicle Motors (Area of Interest 5). General Motors. Work with development partners to design and construct both heavy rare earth and entirely rare earth free motor designs using a multi‐layered motor rotor design. GE Global Research. General Motors.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. EPA is allowing auto manufacturers to earn credits toward the fleet-wide average CO 2 standards for improving air conditioning systems, such as reducing both hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant losses (i.e. Passenger cars.

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MARCH 29, 2018

The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. The motor develops 291 lb-ft (395 N·m) of torque distributed to the front wheels through a 7.981 axle ratio. Kona Electric Motor Drive System.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The beleaguered automotive industry in the United States has taken its fair share of knocks over the last 12 months but none were more shocking than when one of the oldest and most well-respected brands in motoring – General Motors (GM) – slipped into bankruptcy earlier this year. How GM hopes to recover. Faye Sunderland.

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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. Eaton has developed a range of next-generation variable valvetrain systems for high-speed overhead camshaft engines. New Engine Valves.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

GKN has developed the first two-speed eAxle; the technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, ( earlier post ) in which it provides power to the front wheels from a 96 kW, 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) electric motor. (A Two views of the front axle electric motor and eAxle in the i8. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 16, 2009

Hitachi’s automotive systems business is already in the process of rightsizing its workforce and realigning and integrating manufacturing bases in response to a rapid and sharp drop-off in work because of the drastic changes taking place in the operating environment. Specific measures include: Spinning off the Automotive System Group.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Now at the Frankfurt Motor Show Ford has announced a new family of petrol engines offering the opportunity to down size engine capacity without suffering a reduction in performance. opportunity to downsize – large-engine performance, but with the size, weight and fuel economy of a much smaller unit. engine, with the 2.0l

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

& But Micky Bly, senior vice president and head of global propulsion systems for Stellantis, recently assured the public that the company doesn’t intend on dumping combustion engines overnight. Stellantis wants to have 75 EVs on sale globally by the end of the decade.& We are aggressively streamlining our diesel portfolio.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

At a technical briefing in Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co., liter engine vehicles as well as a new front-wheel-drive parallel hybrid system using the one-motor, two-clutch design earlier applied in the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 ( earlier post ). kW per liter—the world’s best among auto manufacturers, Nissan said.

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JULY 10, 2009

The new, downsized General Motors Company emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning. The new General Motors Company is primarily owned by the governments of the United States, Canada and Ontario, and by a trust fund providing medical benefits to UAW retirees. The new General Motors Company will not initially be publicly traded.

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