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DECEMBER 11, 2020

The LiquidPiston (LPI) ( earlier post ) team has adapted and demonstrated the X-Mini engine running on propane fuel. A propane tank was connected to the engine through an EFI propane injector, and the engine ignition timing was retarded in the ECU. LPI X-Mini rotary engine. This testing was preliminary in nature.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

liter variable compression (VC) Turbo engine across the Rogue lineup. Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue delivers improved power, best-in-class gasoline-engine fuel economy, most standard torque of any gasoline engine in its class and a more thrilling driving experience. 2022 Nissan Rogue.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

and Saudi Aramco’s US-based subsidiary Aramco Services Company (ASC) have signed a joint development agreement providing the framework for the two companies to work together on a series of Opposed-Piston (OP) Engine projects, which will speed the development of new efficient, low-emissions powertrain choices. Achates Power, Inc.

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JULY 18, 2020

million Ingenium engines at its Engine Manufacturing Center in Wolverhampton, UK. The advanced Ingenium family, which includes a range of diesel, gasoline and electrified engines, are built to maximise performance while at the same time reducing the environmental impact and running costs for customers.

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JULY 12, 2023

Ricardo is working in collaboration with Achates Power to develop the next generation of opposed-piston (OP) gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engines for light duty vehicles in a multi-phased project (BERYL), funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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MARCH 9, 2018

Audi remains convinced of the potential of the fuels e-gas, “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) and e-diesel and is continuing to pursue its e-fuels strategy. galons US), the largest batch yet produced—of synthetic Audi e-gasoline for initial engine tests. Audi “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) is essentially a liquid isooctane.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Audi is expanding the engine line-up for its luxury SUV, the Q8—as well as its roll-out of its 48V mild hybrid system ( earlier post )—by adding two V6 engine versions. All engines in the Audi Q8 work in conjunction with the 48V mild hybrid system, which can reduce consumption by up to 0.7

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

LiquidPiston X1 engine features three separate combustion chambers creating 3 power strokes per revolution for high power density. Dr. Alexander Shkolnik, President and Co-Founder of LiquidPiston, is presenting the engine in a paper at the SAE International/JSAE 2014 Small Engine Technology?Conference Source: LPI. " x 6.2"

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller. Restraint systems.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

The vehicle manufacturing cycle includes impacts of raw material extraction, vehicle parts production, assembly, as well as its disposal and related materials recycling processes.

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DECEMBER 4, 2021

Lexus revealed a new ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle) Concept, a hydrogen-engined vehicle offering near zero-emissions driving combined with extreme off-road capability. Lexus’ new hydrogen engine produces close to zero emissions, with a negligible amount of engine oil burned during driving.

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MAY 25, 2016

As part of the energy transition process and in line with the technological offensive spelled out in its Push to Pass strategic plan ( earlier post ), PSA Group will focus on diversifying its offerings with plug-in hybrid gasoline systems and next-generation electric powertrains. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Bentley will cease production of its 12-cylinder gasoline engine in April 2024, by which time more than 100,000 examples of the iconic W12 will have been handcrafted in the company’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England. Development work has concluded recently on the most powerful version of the W12 ever created.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. This enables further reduced fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at low engine speeds. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5

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JUNE 16, 2023

Toyota is considering fake engine sounds and a manual transmission for a future electric sports car, chairman Akio Toyoda said in a recent interview with Autocar. The aim is to replicate the full experience of a gasoline car—including some of the less-fun parts.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Ensyn ( earlier post ) has been granted a key regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its renewable gasoline product, RFGasoline. This approval, pursuant to Title 40 CFR Part 79 promulgated under the Clean Air Act, is required for the sale of RFGasoline into US commerce. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 29, 2020

billion in fourth generation of the Leon to bring it to market with more efficient engines, next levels of connectivity and driving assistance, dynamism and eye-catching aesthetics to the market. The two lower output engines which produce 66kW/90PS and 81kW/110PS of power are 1.0 litre units as well as the 1.5 liter TDI units.

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. All components of the new aftertreatment system are now arranged on the engine itself, rather than elsewhere on the vehicle.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

A new study by a team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) concludes that a high-pressure, scalable, intra-city hydrogen pipeline system could improve the economics and logistics of hydrogen delivery, making it potentially cost-competitive with gasoline. kg—approximately equivalent to a gasoline cost of $2.7/gal

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 TDI (diesel) engine. With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. This helps the engine to heat up quickly following a cold start. lb), the 3.0

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MARCH 30, 2020

The all-new SEAT Leon offers five different powertrain technologies: gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); mild-hybrid (eTSI); plug-in hybrid (eHybrid); and compressed natural gas (TGI). TSI engines. The fourth-generation Leon increases its efficiency with a range of advanced combustion engines. TDI Engines. TSI and also the 1.5

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JUNE 15, 2017

European researchers have launched a new project to obtain a gasoline engine at least 20% more efficient than current engines and adapted for future electrified powertrains. EAGLE will tackle several challenges focusing on: Reducing engine thermal losses through a smart coating approach.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

General Motors will invest $185 million to make small-displacement gasoline engines at its Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing complex. Spring Hill is among six manufacturing locations around the globe that will produce the new engine. turbocharged direct injection 4-cylinder engine; the Ecotec 2.4L An additional $48.4-million

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Toyota Motor Europe will start production of a hybrid transaxle in 2018 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) in Walbrzych, and add two gasoline engines—a 1.5L The hybrid transaxle to be produced at TMMP is a key part of Toyota’s hybrid powertrain, and will be fitted with the 1.8L in 2017 and a 2.0L Assembly of a 1.5L

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The new additions will support the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation. billion) Engine Manufacturing Centre.

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During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. PSA concept D-EGR engine. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 12, 2018

Global Bioenergies and Audi signed a new agreement focused on the implementation of biomass residue feedstock usage, preparation of a path to commercialization and engine testing of new blends of renewable gasoline. The renewable gasoline is essentially a liquid isooctane and is currently produced from biomass in a two-step process.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

billion) in its strategic engine initiative. The optimization of advanced high-tech engines plays a key role in our road map towards sustainable mobility. The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. The result is a dynamic engine response with no turbo lag. —Prof.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance.

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APRIL 9, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is offering a new 4-cylinder gasoline engine for the GLK-Class compact SUV—the first gasoline four-cylinder offered on the range. direct-injection engine delivers output of up to 155 kW (211 hp) and torque of 350 N·m (258 lb-ft). The GLK 250 4MATIC accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9

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MAY 11, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected four projects totaling $1 million to conduct advanced applied research and development concerning the interaction between promising biofuels and combustion engines. The projects will also focus on the impacts of adoption of co-optimized fuel-engine combinations.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Volkswagen announced that the Taos compact SUV, which slots into the lineup below the Tiguan, will feature a new version of the EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder engine that currently powers the Jetta sedan. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4 Taos teaser image. inches overall.

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The start of production of 5 th -generation hybrid engines and transmissions follows the upgrade of seven production lines supported by new investments of €77 million and €541,000 at the plants in Poland and the UK respectively. It also recoups part of kinetic energy generated by breaking and deceleration. liter version.

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will invest nearly $332 million in four manufacturing sites to produce more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions. will support production of a new Ecotec small gasoline engine, a new V6 engine, 8-speed transmission, and tooling for an existing 6-speed transmission. General Motors Co. Toledo, Ohio; and Bedford, Ind.

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Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Advanced Gasoline Engine Development Team at Hyundai Motor Company report on the effects of water direct injection on a gasoline engine under high-load conditions in a paper in the International Journal of Engine Research.

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Hydrogen leaked from the joint and ignited, burning the surrounding plastic parts. The leak occurred at the joint nearest to the engine, where it is exposed to the engine’s movement and vibration as the car accelerates or slows down. Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment. —Yasuhiko Hashimoto

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This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. Automakers are cautioning that this shift to gasoline engines—with their higher CO 2 values—will pose additional challenges to meeting future CO 2 reduction targets. Gasoline vehicles now account for 48.5%

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