2014 Downsizing Gasoline Motors 
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APRIL 6, 2016
Since 2013, the share of premium gasoline in total motor gasoline sales in the US has steadily increased to 11.3% One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. The octane rating of gasoline is an indicator of its resistance to spontaneous combustion. of new gasoline-fueled LDV sales.
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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
L 3-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. Honda Motor Co., announced that it has newly developed the VTEC Turbo, a direct injection gasoline turbo engine family most suitable for small-to-medium-sized vehicles. 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. Click to enlarge. engines: 2.0L Click to enlarge.
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JANUARY 14, 2014
In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. The EU has set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km. Source: MECA, Ford Motor Company. Earlier post.)
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'
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OCTOBER 2, 2014
Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter L/100 km (42.8
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MARCH 5, 2014
Nissan introduced a significantly revised Nissan Juke compact crossover at the Geneva Motor Show. Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter New Juke will go on sale across Europe in the summer, 2014.
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MAY 6, 2013
2014 Sprinter. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. V6 diesel motor (188 hp, 325 lb-ft) is an undersquare engine (bore x stroke: 83 x 92 mm) based on an aluminum crankcase with a V angle of 72 degrees. Click to enlarge. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option.
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