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is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). For the CEC project, approved in 2011, Cummins originally envisioned adapting a medium-duty engine specifically to use E85 fuel, reducing the engine size from 6.7L The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L liter displacement. Earlier post.)

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Hakan Yilmaz, Global Technology Management, Gasoline Systems, for Bosch presented an overview of and update on the project at the 2011 DEER conference in Detroit in October. Two-stage boost—a small supercharger for HCCI, and a regular turbocharger for downsizing. the dual injection system design with DI + PFI.

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APRIL 14, 2011

Computer-generated image of the Turbulent Jet Igniter, designed to replace the spark plug in a modern spark ignition combustion system. The research presented at this World Congress was designed to: Present the current speed load range of TJI operation. Click to enlarge. The new study.

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MARCH 25, 2011

The new Solaris Urbino 18 DIWAhybrid features a 150 kW electric motor supporting the downsized diesel engine. The DIWAhybrid system is designed for up to 290 kW power input and a maximum input torque of 1,600 Nm (1,180 lb-ft). BOGESTRA AG) in mid-February 2011. Its five 125 V modules have a total storage capacity of 0.5

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Test samples shipments of four models of the J-Series IPM and two models of the J-Series T-PM will start 21 June 2011. The J-Series IPM features an optimized IGBT drive and protection circuits and built-in photo-couplers for customer’s interface isolation; and vibration resistant connectors for reliable interface with customer designs.

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MOL) in October 2011. Through downsizing, weight reduction and hull line improvement, the new ship achieves a 25% reduction in fuel consumption per unit cargo compared to conventional ships. By covering the tanks with an integrated cover and making those supporting structures unnecessary, the new design also improves maintainability.

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should not discount novel engine designs. In the longer term (out toward 2030), Mahle sees increasing downsizing, with a surge in 3-cylinder applications, increasing electrification, and increased use of bio- and gaseous fuels. Sophisticated adaptive control schemes and new sensor technologies will be critical. —Byron Bunker.

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The company is also the thermodynamic efficiency of gasoline engines using a suite of technologies that include downsizing, turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. In 2012, the company realized energy-efficiency improvements of 2% from 2011, and carbon emissions intensity decreased 2%.

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Ford introduced its new new B-MAX concept vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, providing an early preview of its plans for the European small car market. This new body design eliminates the traditional B-pillar structure at the trailing edge of the front door, which connects the roof to the floor. Click to enlarge. Like the 1.6-

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The more efficient combustion engine technologies, with their enabling of downsizing, come in compatibly with hybridization, with hybridization and electrification playing a larger role over time. The further downsized next-generation technologies can be very synergistic within hybrid applications. Planning background.

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A new stage in the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group’s downsizing strategy, this new generation of engine block delivers a reduction of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, while offering a good level of performance for the entry-level versions. Designed by the PSA Group and produced at its Trémery factory in France, the 1.0

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Previewed in the Green Program 2016 announcement in 2011 ( earlier post ) and outlined further in an advanced technology briefing in Oppama in October 2012, the FF-Hybrid system is intended to be adaptable to vehicles of any size, and support applications including all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid configurations. Design flexibility.

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Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L Earlier post.).

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The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. New Engine Valves.

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The share of diesel vehicles among new car registrations in the EU decreased from a peak of 55% in 2011 to 49% in 2016; recent data suggests that diesel shares continue to fall. Additional advances in gasoline-vehicle design, such as variable compression-ratio engines, will further erode the efficiency advantages of diesel.

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The FSV Program is midway through its second phase, designing optimized AHSS body structures for four proposed 2015-2020 year vehicles: battery electric (BEV); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), with both PHEV-20 and PHEV-40 powertrains; and fuel cell (FCV), with variants among the different powertrain types for four and five passengers vehicles.

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The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. for previous generation Altima Sedan design), and an strong balance of ride comfort, stability and a fun-to-drive demeanor with projected best-level acceleration.

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liter Ford EcoBoost engine will be available globally, launching in North America in 2010 and for its first rear-wheel drive application in the Ford Falcon in Australia from 2011. The engines have been refined for maximum operating efficiency with optimized lubrication system design and application of low-friction coatings. With the 2.0-liter

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liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. “People downsize cars, not expectations. Production start for Europe and North America late in 2010 and market launch early in 2011.

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liter diesel engine, designed and engineered at the R&D center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and produces 75 PS at a lower rpm level of 4000, while generating 220 N·m of torque. Producing 98g/km of CO 2 emissions, the i20 blue is scheduled to go into production in 2011. The new, downsized 1.0-liter The i20 blue features the U2 1.4-liter

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Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. Its simple design and low levels of friction make it particularly competitive in terms of the performance it delivers for its price. dCi engines.

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liter engine vehicles as well as a new front-wheel-drive parallel hybrid system using the one-motor, two-clutch design earlier applied in the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 ( earlier post ). The company also released its Next Generation Fuel Cell Stack (2011 Model) for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). Click to enlarge.

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All fuels were analyzed in four load points, three of which are within the NEDC range for an inertia weight class of 1590 kg, the fourth being of interest for future downsizing concepts. To optimize the flow characteristics, one intake port was designed as a filling port, the second one as a classic swirl port. Click to enlarge.

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Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta features Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) ( earlier post ) which allows the engine to be downsized for fuel economy while continuously optimizing camshaft phasing for throttle response, performance and flexibility. Click to enlarge.

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Under development since 2011 at Mahle’s thermal spray development labs in Michigan, the new process initially was designed for high-output GTDI engines currently in production by two US domestic automakers. Mahle has developed a new thermal spray coating for modern high-output direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engines (GTDI).

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The first vehicles to feature all-electric powertrains will be a three-box sedan and a Kangoo-type van as early as 2011. The basic design of these engines will permit the use of direct fuel injection and will enable even higher specific power outputs. Its launch is scheduled for 2011. Conventional combustion engines.

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MAY 7, 2009

The cooperation stipulates that Continental—already using Li-ion batteries for passenger car volume production applications—further develops the battery technology with ZF; volume production is scheduled for 2011. The energy-accumulating systems are developed by Continental in Berlin and by ZF in Friedrichshafen.

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Both NHTSA and EPA are continuing to offer credits for vehicles designed to operate on alternative fuels, although these credits will no longer be available after model year 2015 under the EPA greenhouse gas program. EPA is finalizing a program to allow manufacturers to generate early credits in model years 2009-2011. Early Credits.

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Delphi’s Multec 20 Fast Single Coil solenoid injector, designed specifically for spray stratified lean combustion applications, provides spray and fuel injection performance at a significantly lower cost and lower weight than conventional piezoelectric technology. The planned introduction date is toward the end of 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Although the same reformed CAFE scheme is required for both passenger cars and light trucks, they are established with different continuous mathematical functions specific to the vehicles’ design capabilities. Turbocharging and downsizing: 26% for cars, 15% for trucks. Discrete variable valve lift on DOHC: 34% for cars, 33% for trucks.

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Dedicated ethanol (or E85) engines have the promise to improve efficiency substantially over comparable regular gasoline engines through direct-injection, increased geometric CR, variable valve timing, exhaust gas recirculation, aggressive turbocharging, and downsizing and/or downspeeding.

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The new, downsized General Motors Company emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning. By the end of 2010, the company will operate 34 assembly, powertrain, and stamping plants, down from 47 in 2008, and capacity utilization is expected to reach 100% during 2011. In the US, the new GM will be a far leaner company. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 31, 2011

The first element of a long-term fuel strategy should be ongoing efforts to increase the energy efficiency of all transport operations as well as vehicles, through implementation of such options as downsizing, direct injection, charging and engine displacement reduction and the utilization of new efficient combustion systems.

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Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, Earlier post.). Passenger and cargo room.

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The 10-year funding for this program expires in 2011. The SuperTruck projects allow each team to design its own test duty cycle(s) within certain constraints. kW versus 3.0 Recommendation 6-3. Two of the project teams (Cummins, Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America, LLC.) received ARRA funding for their projects, and Navistar, Inc.

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The Scuderi Group announced at the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit that boosting one of its air-hybrid split-cycle engines ( earlier post ) with a turbocharger to 3.2 Key to Scuderi’s split-cycle design is that it fires after top dead center. Even though it is downsized, it’s still feeding the amount of air you need.

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The designs can be greatly improved to be more cost-effective.

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