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MARCH 11, 2014

Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the FCV Concept, which presages the introduction of the series-production vehicle, made its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. Toyota’s view of hydrogen.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

CPT’s SpeedStart paper (2014-01-1890) describes the specification of a 48V belt integrated starter generator (B-ISG) developed to meet the growing market demand for low voltage mild hybrid passenger vehicle applications. Technical Paper 2014-04-01. SpeedStart. 48V Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Environmental Protection Agency 2014 standards.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

The EU has set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km. GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.). Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

The company is also preparing for the release of other advanced new products including a 150A main relay, and an air-break switch pre-charge relay. This contributes not only to device downsizing and weight-reduction, but also makes wiring and mounting much simpler.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

During the unveiling of the new five year (2010-2014) business plan last week, however, there was only one hybrid (the two-mode RAM) with plans for a PHEV demo fleet and a battery electric vehicle to follow sometime in mid plan.( Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 4, 2010

to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. CPT recommends a combination of the highly dynamic electric supercharger in series with a conventional exhaust-driven turbocharger to optimize the overall response of the system, compared to other air charging methods. Boost pressure is directly controlled by the ECU.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

MAGSPLIT is intended to replace mechanical eCVTs with a combination motor/magnetic gear. Source: Magnomatics. Click to enlarge. Much further testing and optimization remains to be done, Kirby noted. Background.

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JUNE 18, 2013

This will be done with a broad range of efficiency-enhancing technologies, including the turbocharging of downsized engines. By the end of 2014, we will already be working on 30 orders related to powertrain electrification. Automating the manual transmission, for example with the eClutch. This reduces fuel consumption by about 5%.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, introduced the EC’s CARS 2020 Action Plan aimed at reinforcing the European automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020. Anticipating adaptation and softening the social impacts of industrial adjustments.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Engines 7(2):835-851 doi: 10.4271/2014-01-1300. Kessler, J.,

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

(The EU has already set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km.). Homogeneous GDI provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit.

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JULY 12, 2013

Government and industry expect the APC to open during 2014. Downsizing and downspeeding including more sophisticated charge air/boost systems. It follows the recent plans for construction, aerospace and other key sectors to secure sustainable future growth in the economy. Most of the APC funding will be focused on projects.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. The second engine to be showcased at the Paris Motor Show 2014 is the Kappa 1.4-liter New engines and transmission. Click to enlarge. Both engines—1.0-liter liter and 1.4-liter liter T-GDI engine. liter engine.

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JUNE 23, 2014

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. Composite intake manifold w/ integrated air-water charge air cooler assembly. The engine uses a micro-stratified charge.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The Mercedes AMG PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) Formula One Team unveiled the F1 W05, its 2014 challenger, at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. Select 2014 F1 powertrain regulation changes. A sole single-stage compressor and single-stage exhaust turbine are used for pressure charging. The PU106A Hybrid Power Unit.

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JUNE 16, 2011

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.

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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L 2014-01-1300. Engines 7(2) doi: 10.4271/2014-01-1300. —Sellnau et al.

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MARCH 27, 2015

Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. Different requirements apply to the other WEC racing venues—i.e.

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JULY 17, 2015

Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

homogeneous charge compression ignition, HCCI) combustion processes offer the promise of simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and NO x emissions. At FISITA 2014 in Maastricht in June, the Brunel team will present a paper on the effects of ethanol blends on 2-stroke CAI. Controlled autoignition (e.g., —Zhang et al.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter EcoBoost engine was in 2014 named International Engine of the Year for a third time in a row, and will join the Mondeo engine line-up in early 2015 with 125 PS (92 kW) and CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. The HP turbine housing features an integral bypass duct, which can be opened or closed by means of a charge-pressure control flap. BlueTEC diesel units.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Now the TSI sixteen-valve, four-cylinder engines of the EA211 series (TSI: direct injection with charging) at the power levels 63 kW / 84 hp and 77 kW / 103 hp (each 1.2 The advantage is significantly accelerated pressure build-up, which leads to very responsive downsized engines. no MQB) as a three-cylinder MPI engine.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Expects production around 2014. Were charging full-speed ahead before we know exactly what the investment is going to be, before we know whether we can make any money off it or not, before we know how many were going to sell," Lutz said. Raising money to bring a PHEV to market. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead! Red Herring ).

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