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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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Automakers are using a number of approaches and technologies to address the requirements of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations, including, but not limited to: weight reduction; conventional engine and transmission efficiency improvements; better aerodynamics; and further development and sale of hybrids and electric vehicles.

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Eaton contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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The Eaton 48-volt mild hybrid accessory drive captures energy while driving and is used to keep the sleeper cab comfortable overnight without idling the engine. The Eaton 48-volt mild hybrid accessory drive captures energy while driving and is used to keep the sleeper cab comfortable overnight without idling the engine.

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge.

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Optimizing a CNG-Fueled Spark Injection Engine for a Parallel Hybrid Powertrain

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Since the end of 2006, Opel, Robert Bosch, IVK and FKFS have been working on a natural gas hybrid vehicle in a project supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and technology. The primary goal is developing a prototype of a CNG-fueled parallel hybrid based on an Opel Astra Caravan with less than 90 g CO 2 /km emissions.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. 39,559,868.

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Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

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compacts under 1,400 kg in weight—a stoichiometric 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine offers an optimal combination of cost, lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption, according to an analysis by Delphi Powertrain presented at the recent SAE 2010 World Congress. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

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Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Fuel consumption for the hybrid is 3L/100 km (78.4 Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter The i10 blue, which goes into production at the end of 2010, employs the new 1.0-liter

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