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version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius, according to David Boggs, Ricardo Technical Specialist, Engines, in a presentation at the recent 2011 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER) hosted by the Department of Energy in Detroit.
Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.
In implementing this 50% downsizing by swept volume, the research team delivered zero degradation in driveability, performance or acceleration. Earlier post.). The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine has been replaced with a 1.0L three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.
Making its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Yaris HSD concept anticipates Toyota’s intention to bring its full hybrid Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) technology to the B-segment, the biggest volume segment in Europe. This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. Yaris HSD concept. Click to enlarge.
Modelled results of fuel consumption in 2011 Nissan Sentra. At the onset of the study, a computer baseline model of the Sentra was established, which closely matched the measured performance of the actual 2011 Nissan Sentra. Source: Scuderi. Click to enlarge. Preliminary results showed up to a 25% decrease in fuel consumption (i.e.,
The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced. Power and Associates.
Evaluation Of The 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive System (ORNL, 2011). USABC Electrical and Electronics Technical Team Roadmap (June 2013). Power Electronics'
Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). This is a downsized platform from the prior 5.2L The new S6, S7 and S8 feature a new 4.0L TFSI V8 with cylinder deactivation (cylinder-on-demand), energy recuperation and start-stop system). naturally aspirated V10.
To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Micro-hybrids.
Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines. When coupled with an energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle, Valeo said. Earlier post.).
will exhibit its High Efficiency Combustion System (HECS) diesel engine at the 2011 SAE World Congress, 12-14 April at Cobo Center in Detroit. The second-generation HECS has been adapted to a downsized 1.6L This consequently results in substantially increased EGR rates, which permit a major reduction in untreated emissions.
This crucial difference means the technology is perfectly suited to maintaining vehicle performance and driveability—widely recognized as a critical marketing issue for any car maker contemplating radical engine downsizing. L/100km) plug-in hybrid scheduled for production in 2011. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8
i-DTEC introduced in September 2011 at the Frankfurt show. By downsizing from the outgoing 2.2L Honda’s new 1.6-liter liter i-DTEC engine in the new Civic will deliver CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km, according to Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, in his presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. Earlier post.).
They presented their work at the 219 th ECS Meeting in May 2011, and report on it in a paper in press in Electrochemistry Communications. Downsizing the Si particles, alloying Si with metals, and making Si/C composites are some methods proposed to relieve the volume expansion effect.
Spider9 , a cleantech company launched in 2011 at the University of Michigan, has finalized the license agreement for patented dynamic control systems and plans to launch its first commercial integration at the historic Henry Ford Valve Plant, known as the Water Wheel Center, in Northville, Michigan.
The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. Source: Wallner 2011. Thomas Wallner (2011) Optimization of Direct-Injection H 2 Combustion. Engine Performance, Efficiency, and Emissions (2011 DOE Merit Review). Click to enlarge.
The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC. Overall volume of the fuel cell system was downsized by 20% compared to the previous system via modularization of bulky parts in the fuel cell system including fuel cell stack, balance of plant (BOP), inverter and high voltage junction box.
First-month orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) reached 13,500 units, more than double the 6,000-unit monthly target, since its sales launch in Japan on June 30, 2011. Customers are mainly single men and women, and people over 40 who are downsizing to a compact car. Earlier post.).
The resultant low temperature results in the near elimination of engine out NO x.strong synergies exist when coupling jet assisted ignition with engine downsizing at both high and low engine loads. Strong synergies also exist at high load when applying the jet ignition combustion system to a heavily downsized platform.
For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance.
Turbocharging and downsizing can also yield fuel consumption reductions. Downsizing is an important strategy applicable in combination with technologies that increase engine torque, such as turbocharging or supercharging. Part of the gain from advanced-level CI diesel engines comes from downsizing.
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. HCCI range extension with boosting. Source: Bosch.
Both BMW 740i and BMW 740Li will go on sale in the United States as 2011 models in Spring 2010. The 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li feature BMW’s the twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine with up-rated output of 315 hp (235 kW) at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft (447 N·m) of torque from 1600-4500 rpm.
The new Solaris Urbino 18 DIWAhybrid features a 150 kW electric motor supporting the downsized diesel engine. BOGESTRA AG) in mid-February 2011. After six months of field testing, the first production vehicles for BOGESTRA AG and other German operators will follow in summer 2011.
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 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
Hugh Blaxill, Managing Director of Mahle Powertrain, for example, said that the current surge in volume of 4-cylinder engines along with the rapid ramp in direct injection and variable valvetrain technologies across all manufacturers marks the start of a sharp increase in downsized applications and hybrid powertrains.
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%.
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. Increased T-PM power capacity further contributes to inverter downsizing. Mass production is expected to begin in March 2013. An expanded T-PM lineup offers 300A/1200V and 600A/600V (max.)
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. The upper half of the tank is covered by a hemispherical dome and the lower half under the deck is supported by a cylindrical skirt structure.).
million, up 43% from 2011. Engine downsizing and weight reduction represent around 30% of that potential collectively. Vehicle downsizing has enabled considerable efficiency improvements, particularly in OECD regions and since 2005. Around half of coal-fired power plants built in 2011 use inefficient technologies.
Beginning early in September 2011, the six-speed automatic transmission with start/stop becomes available in the D3 versions of four Volvo models: S60, V60, V70 and S80. Downsized five-cylinder engine. The new start/stop technology, which initially is available together with the 2.0-liter liter less fuel consumption per 100 km.
GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Thomas Heiduk, Michael Kuhn, Maximilian Stichlmeir, Florian Unselt (2011) “The new 1.8L Particle number vs. particle mass for various LDV engine technologies. Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company.
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.
re-launch the inter-service task force to study and follow up the main cases of automotive plant closures or significant downsizing. re-launch the inter-service task force to study and follow up the main cases of automotive plant closures or significant downsizing that would streamline the use of the relevant EU Funds.
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.).
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. Click to enlarge. The key innovation on the B-MAX is the adoption of an integrated B-pillar door concept.
The quickest and most cost-effective way to achieve our energy usage goals is through faster adoption of fuel-efficient downsized gasoline and diesel engines. From June 2010 to June 2011, some car manufacturers offered clean diesel as well as hybrid powertrains on the same model. Diesel/hybrid US take-rates, June 2010-June 2011.
As part of the new plan, Valeo will devote two-thirds of its advanced research investment to developing technology solutions for downsized internal combustion engines and for hybrid and electric vehicles. Another key focus point is reduced component weight and energy consumption. billion) in 2020 (more than one-third of total sales).
class compact vehicle that MMC plans to launch in fiscal year 2011. The third factory will be built adjacent to the first and second factories, and is planned to start mass production in March 2012. It will produce the “global small” 1.0-1.2L
downsizing) of internal combustion engines (ICE) still offers greater efficiency and CO 2 reduction potential than any electric vehicle technology based on the current energy mix. —Gary Silberg. Despite the investment and effort on electric platforms, 61% of executives say the optimization (e.g.,
Ford launched the latest engine in its expanding EcoBoost family at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, back in September. At only one-liter in capacity, it's the smallest EcoBoost yet, and continues the downsizing trend seen with the other EcoBoost units.
LSPI is considered an impediment to aggressive engine downsizing to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The initial meeting for the Preignition Prevention Program Consortium is scheduled for January 2011. Consortium members will have the right to access any patents that are produced from the consortium’s work.
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. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.
Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company’s engine line-up, according to Paolo E. Electrification.
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