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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW? With an electrically controlled pump, engine load is reduced, contributing to improved fuel economy.

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Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

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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. Source: Honeywell Turbo.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy. pounds (25 kilograms).

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said. Earlier post ). James said.

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