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Renault Energy’s Sport F1 hybrid Power Unit; competing with intelligent energy management, not just power

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The internal combustion engine will produce power through consumption of traditional carbon-based fuel, while electrical energy will be harvested from both exhaust and braking by two discrete motor generator units. It converts this into electricity that can be deployed throughout the lap (limited to 120 kW or 160 bhp by the rules).

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started. The HC/NO x release temperature in a cold start catalyst is high enough that the released HC/NO x can be further converted by the downstream catalytic components.

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Iveco begins deliveries of heavy-duty Euro VI natural gas trucks

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A total of more than 12,000 units have been sold to date, 2,000 of which were sold in 2013. The engine is coupled to a 16-gear manual ZF transmission or 6-speed Allison automatic transmission with hydraulic torque converter. Exhaust gas is treated by a standard passive three-way catalyst that does not require the use of any additives.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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The latest analyses of A7 and A8 automobiles of model years 2010 through 2013 with V6 and V8 engines certified according to the EU5 emission standard have revealed that in certain situations, NO x emissions are between 20 and 100 percent above the limit. It stores nitrogen oxides until it is full. Both ports have lower flow resistance.

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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

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At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 Teaser sketch of Yaris Hybrid-R concept. Click to enlarge. million hybrid products—more than 10% of which have been sold in Europe.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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The ICE will have a new combustion chamber, exhaust system concept and variable trumpets, as permitted by the 2015 regulations. The wastegate is a control device that allows excess exhaust gas to by-pass the turbine and match the power produced by the turbine to that needed by the compressor to supply the air required by the engine.

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Honda details development of powertrain components for Accord plug-in hybrid

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Valve train (exhaust). Exhaust gas energy is increased, which accelerates the warm-up of the under-floor catalyst. The exhaust feed to the under-floor catalyst has already been purified by the CC catalyst. Development of a New Two-Motor Plug-In Hybrid System,” SAE Technical Paper 2013-01-1476, 2013, doi: 10.4271/2013-01-1476.

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