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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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TRW Conekt (lead), Tata Motors European Technical Centre, Brook Crompton. High energy sodium-nickel battery cell for EV application (Acronym: NINACELL). BladeBoost - A Novel Rotary Supercharger for Ultra-Efficient Downsized Gasoline Engines. Ricardo UK Ltd (lead), Lontra, Ford Motor Company. GKN Eco-Trailer.

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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Opel introduced the new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) earlier this month. Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW/140hp 1.4 The new, downsized 103 kW/140 hp 1.4-liter liter diesel CDTI for the Astra. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) L/100 km (43 mpg US)and does not emit more than 129 g/km CO 2.

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

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Eaton said that a series of process improvements and new engine valve product designs will help engine manufacturers address issues related to engine downsizing to achieve better fuel economy and reduced emissions. New Engine Valves.

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