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Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

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Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter liter turbocharged four cylinder during the 2014 model year.

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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. Smaller, turbocharged engines can be used to raise fuel economy while meeting or exceeding the power and torque of larger engines, allowing engine downsizing and improved fuel economy with little or no performance compromise. of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. liter unit, the 2014 MiTo offers 4 other gasoline engines: 70 HP 1.4; Click to enlarge. Fiat is introducing a new two-cylinder 0.9 l/100 km (56 mpg US ), equivalent to 99 g CO 2 /km. Specific power is almost 120 hp/liter, a value on a par with sportier engines.

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2014 Jeep Cherokee: New Off-Road Video Of Downsized Crossover

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Eight days from now, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 crossover will be unveiled to the world at the New York Auto Show's media preview days. Jeep released the first photos and details of the 2014 Cherokee three weeks ago, and now it's served up a video to whet our appetites further.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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Applicants must register their team by 30 September 2014. It also doesn’t hurt that many of these improvements could make our data centers run more safely and efficiently. —Google FAQ on the challenge. Eligible academics interested in pursuing grant funding must apply by 30 September.

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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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Michael Ruth (2014) “ATP-LD; Cummins Next Generation Tier 2 Bin 2 Diesel Engine” DOE 2014 Annual Merit Review, Project ACE061. Purdue University will work with the team on variable valve train options for warm up and HC control, all leading to the final T2B2 demonstration on a complete, street worthy, driveable vehicle. Weigert, E.,

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Williams F1 Team and Mercedes-Benz enter long-term engine partnership; downsized turbo hybrid Power Units

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The Williams F1 Team and Mercedes-Benz signed a long-term engine partnership from the 2014 Formula One World Championship season onwards. The 2014 regulations require covering a 300 km (186-mile) race distance on a fuel load of just 100 kg. Williams will continue to manufacture its own transmission.

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