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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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Other highlights include an all-aluminum crankcase, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and the standard stop-start function. AMG combines this spray-guided combustion with twin turbochargers. MCT 7-speed sports transmission with Controlled Efficiency mode and stop-start function.

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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class hybrid vehicle engines, use of an electric water pump eliminates the need for a belt in the auxiliary device and contributes to a reduction in friction. By downsizing from the present 2.2L Key elements of the new technology initiative are: New gasoline engines which realize top-level driving performance and fuel efficiency.

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Ford moving to vehicle testing with advanced 2.3L MiGTDI engine research project; Tier 3 SULEV30 target with 25% fuel economy improvement

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Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. 20 bar BMEP @ 2000 - 4500 rpm. Composite intake manifold w/ integrated air-water charge air cooler assembly. Earlier post.).

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Schaeffler showcases eDifferential and eWheel Drive for electric Mobility

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The eDifferential integrates two water-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) of different dimensions, a planetary gear, a transmission for active torque distribution and, as a key element, a Schaeffler lightweight differential. The larger PMSM (up to 105 kW and 170 N·m ) provides the drive.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 The automotive industry, including Lotus Engineering, has quite rightly advocated engine downsizing for four-stroke engines. The monoblock is water-cooled by an electric water pump. Orbital FlexDI air-assist. Scavenging air supply. Via external rig; adjustable flow. Cooling system.

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

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liter TDCi engine will in 2015 offer 210 PS (154 kW) and 450 N·m of torque—delivered from 2000 rpm—with significantly reduced CO 2 compared to the outgoing 200 PS (147 kW) 2.2-liter The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter TDCi engine.

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