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The technology is planned to launch with a major global automaker on diesel and gasoline applications in 2015. BorgWarner phasers can actuate rapidly, resulting in improved low-end engine performance in downsized, direct-injected boosted engines. Both will be supported by production at a new facility in Eastern Europe.
The new system, where we have adopted a pretty radical change in the architecture itself, downsizes dramatically, takes 100 kg of the mass out, and takes the size down to half of that of the Equinox. I find similarities in so many areas with developing a diesel powertrain. Those are common problems on diesel powertrains.
Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Earlier post.). Peugeot said it will also target new markets. 100% Electric vehicles.
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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. Earlier post.) Delphi GDCI. earlier post ). Earlier post.).
Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. liter diesel powertrain, the show car is fitted with a 48-volt lead-carbon battery, boosting power by 15% and reducing CO 2 output by up to 20%. liter T-GDI. The new Kappa 1.0-liter Based on a 1.7-liter
liter diesel engine (downsized from the usual 12-liter engine) as the genset to provide power for a lithium-ion battery pack located on the roof. The Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid can travel for stretches solely on electric power without using its diesel engine, approaching bus stops without making hardly any noise.
Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. liter diesel engine with anticipated class-leading diesel CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km.
UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel. UK market share respectively.
These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. Cummins Inc.
liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge. common rail TDI engine.
Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.
The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter The company also introduced the the new 2015 Infiniti Q70 to Europe during the show. liter, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, it delivers 170 hp (127 kW) of power and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque. L/100 km (42.8 Powered by a new 2.2-liter,
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The largest and most powerful engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo’s portfolio ever designed and built has entered service. Doosan Engine reported the main engine’s initial start during October 2015 and a successful shop-test subsequently followed. —Ole Grøne, Senior Vice President Low-Speed Sales and Promotions, MAN Diesel & Turbo.
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This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization.
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In addition to a range of visual upgrades, the new cee’d GT Line features the debut of Kia’s all-new downsized 1.0-liter liter T-GDi is a downsized, three-cylinder power unit engineered to improve fuel consumption and emissions while offering strong performance and immediate response. More powerful and efficient diesel engine.
will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline. re-launch the inter-service task force to study and follow up the main cases of automotive plant closures or significant downsizing. Sizeable efforts. At the same time, road safety.
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The very high octane rating and resulting high resistance to knock is promising for small, supercharged, downsized SI engines. The project started in January 2015 and will run until the end of 2017. Emissions of particulate matter are also significantly lower than from gasoline or diesel engines. million (US$4.3
The system is powered by an innovative, liquid nitrogen Dearman engine, which replaces the standard diesel engine. Dearman began testing a Generation 1 transport refrigeration system on a truck in early 2015. They are generally diesel-powered and can be up to 29 times more polluting than modern, Euro VI, truck engines.
Whereas future US gasoline demand is expected to be flat for the next 20 years, diesel fuel demand is expected to grow, necessitating changes in refinery operations. kW believed sufficient by Delphi and 5 kW of typical diesel APUs; limited demonstrated durability; 2- to 5-hour warm-up time to the 750°C operating temperature; and high cost.
The FEV data are combined with supplemental data to generate CO 2 cost curves for ten EU vehicle classes (diesel B, C, D, E, SUV, and LCV classes and gasoline B, C, D, and E classes). Switching sooner from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles to plug-in or battery electric vehicles would reduce compliance costs. Earlier post.).
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In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. Earlier post.) Fuel impacts on low speed pre-ignition.
Its dive into the financial doldrums was short-lived however, and on July 10, 2009, the company bounced back with the formation of a new, downsized GM (see article ). However, the new GM has chosen to turn its back on diesel technology and has tabled plans for a 4.5l diesel engine for light trucks. So can GM be a success again?
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