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Diesel market share in Europe drops below 50%; offset by increased gasoline engine sales; implications for climate targets

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In absolute numbers, 152,323 fewer diesel cars were sold. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15. For the first time since 2009, gasoline vehicles have overtaken diesel to become the most sold car type in the EU-15.

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Honeywell Expects Turbocharged Engine Segment to Double by 2015

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Honeywell expects the global turbo segment to double in the next five years, from 17 million new turbo vehicles in 2009 to 35 million in 2015. million engines in 2009 to six million engines in 2015. In China, turbocharging will grow from approximately 10% today to 20% by 2015. Power & Associates, and R.L.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën to Invest €175 Million to Produce New 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Engine

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La Française de Mécanique currently builds petrol and diesel powerplants for Peugeot and Citroën Peugeot models, as well as the EP engine developed in partnership with the BMW Group. Output in 2009 totalled 1.3 It’s machining and assembly lines produce 6,200 engines per day.

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BMW focuses on efficient dynamics

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Where does the future lie for BMW? Well if it’s Technology Day 2009 is anything to go by, then the focus is firmly on its EfficientDynamics development strategy. It also put forward a new 3.0litre twin turbo diesel with 2,000 bar injection pressure; as well as an eight speed automatic transmission.

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BMW looks into intelligent heat management

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BMW discussed the idea during its recent Innovation Days 2009 event and looked at projects including reducing cold starts; using waste heat for different heating applications; and the implementation of a thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery.

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Green technologies set to storm ‘International Engine of the Year’ awards

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Last year’s winner, BMW, renowned for its Efficient Dynamics technology and for its range of class-leading green cars, has a fight on its hands to achieve a record-breaking fifth consecutive International Engine of the Year title. Green car technology is expected to take the ‘International Engine of the Year’ awards by storm this year.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. The Allied Vehicles Project.

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