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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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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. Earlier post.).

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Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

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The company presented these latest test results in a paper at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit. 2012) Indicated Cycle Efficiency Improvements of a 4-Stroke, High Compression Ratio, S.I., 2012) Indicated Cycle Efficiency Improvements of a 4-Stroke, High Compression Ratio, S.I., SAE Paper 2012-01-0378 ([link].

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