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Bosch more broadly commercializing water injection system; up to 13% fuel savings under some conditions

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Bosch currently supplies water injection parts for the BMW M4 GTS—the first production vehicle to feature a water injection system. As a result, the compact water tank that supplies the injection system with distilled water only has to be refilled every few thousand kilometers at the most. Earlier post.) Rolf Bulander.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The system is controlled by an advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which calculates the most efficient use of the available energy, and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the amount of charge remaining in the car’s batteries. Charge from the 48V battery helps to start the engine in most conditions.

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Visitor observation: The upcoming frontier of EV innovation: The powertrain

Baua Electric

Alternative basic variations pertain to the sorts of transmissions and torque supply worn. Maximum EVs nonetheless usefulness a dated platform of 400 volts, however a minimal 800-volt platform would release joule losses and make allowance high-voltage cabling to be downsized, bettering potency and slicing weight.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, introduced the EC’s CARS 2020 Action Plan aimed at reinforcing the European automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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At the workshop, Kiyoshi Fujiwara, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of project planning and development, suggested unofficially that Mazda engineers think they ultimately may be able to approach 60% thermal efficiency with combustion engines for light duty vehicles. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Mazda and hybrids.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. But it’s the EV we’re most interested because it will likely use the 800V electrical architecture from the Kia EV6 and EV9. In 2021 Toyota inked a deal with the company to supply the 70-Series EVs to mining companies.

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

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We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging. 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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