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Cummins and Chrysler Extend 6.7L Turbo Diesel Supply Agreement

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liter Turbo Diesel engines for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks while continuing to grow its partnership with Chrysler, which began 21 years ago. million Cummins Turbo Diesel engines for Dodge Ram Heavy Duty trucks since 1989. The first Cummins Turbo Diesel was a 5.9 Tags: Brief. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.).

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CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

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VTES is optimized to use the standard 12V vehicle architecture. This is more than enough to compensate for any turbo lag and more cost effective than integrating a 25 kW electric motor into the powertrain since only a 12-volt alternator and battery system is required, according to CPT. When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter

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Federal-Mogul Introduces New Diesel Piston Design to Support Downsized Engines with Higher Output

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DuraBowl pistons have lasted up to seven times the life of standard pistons during validation tests carried out on actual engines. Lades (2007) High-Performance Cast Aluminum Pistons for Highly Efficient Diesel Engines ( SAE 2007-01-1438 ). Tags: Diesel Engines Materials. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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liter twin turbo diesel with 2,000-bar injection pressure; and an 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be used in a hybrid application. Liter Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with TwinPower Turbo. The engine will meet the Euro 5 standard in Europe and ULEV II in the US. Straight-Six Diesel Engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo.

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

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Renault introduced the 1,149cc TCe 100 for Twingo, Clio and Modus in 2007. It is equipped with a low inertia turbocharger and was engineered to provide standard-setting performance and fuel economy for its class. They are then cooled by air in the turbo radiator and used for combustion a second time. EDC automatic transmission.

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Scirocco to tackle Green Hell in 24hr race

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Three Scirocco GT24 cars that use conventional petrol will race alongside two Scirocco GT24-CNG vehicles at the event as the manufacturer aims to add another victory to those clinched in the class for two litre turbo engines in 2007 and 2008. “The 24-hour race is a very special challenge,&# he said.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Here are some examples of actions that would be required to achieve the target of at least 35 mpg specified by EISA 2007: [Note: NHTSA has released CAFE standards for MY 2011, but is engaging in further consideration and analysis prior to issuing rules for subsequent model years. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge.

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