2004 Companies Design Downsizing 
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APRIL 15, 2022
BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. AISIN has developed and produced more than 5 million electric units since the launch of its first hybrid transmission in 2004. Earlier post.)
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MAY 17, 2010
The UK Technology Board has awarded a consortium comprising UK start-up Lontra , Ricardo, and Ford Motor Company funding to demonstrate Lontra’s Blade Supercharger. The team will integrate the novel technology with a downsized engine to create a Ford vehicle demonstrator. Animation of the Blade compressor.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 8, 2023
Other dimensions of the Mark VIII were larger in all directions, a stark contrast to the extreme downsizing implemented on Mark VI, a measure pushed further by the tidy proportions of the Mark VII.& liter displacement with the company’s standard V8, but was much more technologically advanced. inch measurement of the Mark VII.
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MAY 20, 2009
Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance. Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007.
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DECEMBER 17, 2015
The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.)
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JANUARY 17, 2011
two split pairs) operating in a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier would consume 25% less fuel under the FTP (Federal Test Procedure) than the comparable standard gasoline engine, while matching power and torque. Key to Scuderi’s split-cycle design is that it fires after top dead center. —Sal Scuderi.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
million contract for design and construction of the Next-Generation Combat Engine. Achates Power was formed in 2004 to modernize the opposed-piston engine, and is specifically targeting the commercial and passenger vehicle markets. The power cylinder system comprises pistons, cylinders, cylinder liners, port designs and fuel system.
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