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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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Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. The thermal management system uses a ball valve to disconnect the water pump during the engine warm-up phase. Audi S8 cylinder on demand. At around 100 km/h (62.14

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Audis A1 to Launch With Four Engine Options; Energy Recuperation and Stop-Start Standard

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This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 The newly developed four-cylinder exemplifies the Audi’s downsizing strategy of substituting turbocharging for volume. mph) while consuming an average of 3.9

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. The water-cooled intercooler, mounted directly to the engine, provides strong advantages in acceleration. Both NX models offer their own version of pro-active all-weather drive (AWD).

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter

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Audis Downsized 1.2L TFSI for the A3 and A3 Sportback

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Downsizing entails the replacement of engine displacement with turbocharging. The crankcase is made of cast aluminum and integrates reinforcing cylinder liners made of cast gray iron and a cutting-edge oil separator. inches]) has been optimized to minimize friction; this applies to the piston rings and the compact oil pump alike.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

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

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The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. Pedestrian Detection identifies people and reduces the severity of collisions at speeds of up to 80 km/h (50 mph). Active City Stop operates at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph). liter TDCi engine. A revised 2.0-liter

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