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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10% of the world market by 2020; even given that aggressive forecast for electric vehicle penetration, 9 out of 10 vehicles will still be powered, at least in part, by a combustion engine. Downsizing alone results in a saving of 6%compared with the engine it replaces.

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MHI completes development of new-generation LNG carrier; reductions in size and weight, with more capacity and 20% lower fuel consumption than conventional ships

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MHI looks for the EXTREM to become a strategic product that will lead the LNG carrier market. After the steam from the boiler drives the high-pressure turbine, the exhausted steam is returned to the boiler and reheated for driving to the medium-pressure turbine, and subsequently the low-pressure turbine. Sai Hiramatsu et al.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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Power for the battery and VTES electric supercharger is not only supplied by the SpeedStart ISG but also the TIGERS exhaust driven turbo-generator. Conversely, short bursts of power can also be absorbed by the SpeedStart generator to recharge the battery during vehicle decelerations. liters capacity.

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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Integration requires that other components of the vehicle be added or modified to produce a competitive vehicle that can be marketed successfully. Turbocharging and downsizing can also yield fuel consumption reductions. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Others include: Stoichiometric direct injection typically affords a 1.5

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