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MARCH 19, 2018

The share of diesel vehicles among new car registrations in the EU decreased from a peak of 55% in 2011 to 49% in 2016; recent data suggests that diesel shares continue to fall. Additional advances in gasoline-vehicle design, such as variable compression-ratio engines, will further erode the efficiency advantages of diesel.

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JULY 6, 2015

In a speech outlining his future vision for Honda Motor, new President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to begin sales in Japan of the next-generation successor to the Clarity fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) before the end of the current fiscal year (ending 31 March 2016).

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JUNE 24, 2016

At the 2016 International VDI Congress “Drivetrain for Vehicles” in Friedrichshafen, Germany, John Fuller, Director of Concepts & IP for Torotrak Group, presented and discussed the company’s latest advances to optimize its full-toroidal variator technology for the light vehicle market as applied in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

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JANUARY 16, 2013

The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline 1.6-liter By the end of this year we will have launched three all-new generations of gasoline and diesel engines, as part of our roll-out of 23 new models and 13 new powertrains by 2016. Click to enlarge. Opel is introducing a new four-cylinder, 1.6-liter

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Sample shipments of the first device, TMPV7608XBG, will start in January 2015, with mass production scheduled for December 2016 onwards. The new IC, with its output stage especially designed for optimal power management of TMP7608XBG, contributes to set downsizing and achieving the low heat operation required for ADAS applications.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Especially in regard to battery technology, downsizing, efficiency improvements with the turbocharged petrol engine and, in particular, for energy recovery systems. For 2016, many details of the 919 got a makeover, but not a totally new design. We didn’t look for role models, instead we struck out on our own path.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. Electrics and hybrids are expected to grow from a total of 3 million vehicles in 2016 to a total of 16 million by 2021. million in 2016. liter six-cylinder.

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MARCH 11, 2014

The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. With its proprietary, small, light-weight FC Stack and two 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen tanks placed beneath the specially designed body, the Toyota FCV Concept can accommodate up to four occupants. Toyota’s view of hydrogen. Fuel Cells Hydrogen'

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Downweighting will be at the core of whatever other technology, design and powertrain changes are coming. Using aluminum will extend the efficiencies of other technologies, while enabling secondary cost-savings from downsized powertrains without sacrificing performance.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Previewed in the Green Program 2016 announcement in 2011 ( earlier post ) and outlined further in an advanced technology briefing in Oppama in October 2012, the FF-Hybrid system is intended to be adaptable to vehicles of any size, and support applications including all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid configurations. Design flexibility.

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MARCH 31, 2017

The engine combines downsizing turbo technology with efficient direct fuel injection; it delivers just under 500 hp (368 kW) and is the most efficient combustion engine from Porsche to date. In 2016, Porsche delivered three aerodynamics packages for the season, but the new regulations have also imposed limits on numbers.

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MAY 13, 2010

The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. million units per year to 12 million by 2016. million to 16.1 million units in the same period.

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JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.).

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JULY 11, 2017

miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 The ICCT is collaborating with automotive suppliers on a series of working papers evaluating technology progress and new developments in engines, transmissions, vehicle body design and lightweighting, and other measures that have occurred since then.

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JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The extent of fuel-air mixing can be affected by injection system design. A significant fraction of the GDI PM 2.5 6b01800.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Since then the Dearman engine has been re-designed and it is already proving to be 30% lighter, 30% smaller, and 30% more efficient than its predecessor. Dearman liquid air engine, Gen 2 design. Dearman began testing a Generation 1 transport refrigeration system on a truck in early 2015. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The engine features technologies such as twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT); a compact, low-inertia turbo that spins at 248,000rpm; direct fuel injection; an aluminium cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold; low friction piston coatings; low tension piston rings; low friction crank seals; and a cambelt-in-oil design.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Customers are now beginning to demand more fuel efficient vehicles, and recent legislation is mandating 40% improvement in.fuel economy between now and 2016. We see dramatic downsizing and boosting [as] something that’s going to for gasoline engines especially. Differentiated Analysis of Downsizing Concepts”). John Kirwan.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

designed in tandem to maximize performance and carbon efficiency. In fiscal year 2016 (beginning October 1, 2015), BETO and VTO jointly funded a consortium of nine DOE national laboratories to begin an initial three-year effort focused on Optima. The Optima program is a key collaborative initiative being pursued by EERE, VTO, and BETO.

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MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter US EPA and NHTSA are planning to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Phase 2 standards in the spring of 2015 and a final rule in the spring of 2016. Together, the optimized tractor and trailer design achieved a 54% reduction in aerodynamic drag.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In August 2016, DOE announced funding of up to $7 million further to support the initiative. Co-Optima’s premise is that current fuels constrain engine design—and thus engine efficiency. With the 2016 start date, that gives the team three years to complete the R&D efforts in this area.

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APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter In the same period the company will also launch a number of new transmissions.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The H2-DI engine was estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE targets with engine out Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission levels. The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. Nozzle design significantly influenced jet penetration pattern and mixture formation. The team ended up using a 4-hole design.)

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AUGUST 1, 2016

In 2016, BETO and VTO jointly funded a consortium of nine DOE national laboratories to begin a multi-year project in support of the Co-Optima initiative. High-research octane number (RON) fuels are known to enable more efficient, higher-performance SI operation via engine downsizing and boosting.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for light trucks for MY 2016. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

Designed to provide transient boost to support traditional mechanical forced induction systems, the 12V architecture enables the system to be integrated into existing driveline technologies. The car’s downsized 1.2 The company introduced a 48V electric supercharger capable of continuous operation at high boost levels in 2015.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Co-Optima’s premise is that current fuels constrain engine design—and thus engine efficiency. Engine downsizing and down-speeding are well suited to take advantage of higher-octane fuels because these engines encounter the knock limit more frequently. Higher fuel laminar flame speed expands dilute or lean operation.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The action builds on the first phase of the Obama Administration’s national program (2012-2016) ( earlier post ), which will raise fuel efficiency equivalent to 35.5 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. Earlier post.). features in developing the standards. NHTSA and CAFE.

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APRIL 26, 2016

Advanced after-treatment processes for exhaust gases enable ultra-low emissions in line with stringent Euro Stage VI standards that will be introduced in September 2016, requiring a 55% reduction in NO x emissions compared to Euro Stage V standards. A belt-in-oil design for the camshaft and oil pump drive belts.

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MAY 12, 2017

Although real-world fuel economy improvements from GDI technology alone are close to 1.5%, they can reach 8% by downsizing and turbocharging the engine, which can be achieved on GDI engines without loss of power compared to PFI engines. mg/mi), suggesting improvements in engine design and calibration. versus 6.3 ± 1.1

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

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 ). Now its success will hinge on how well designers and engineers can produce vehicles that resonate with the public. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l

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JUNE 19, 2015

Beginning in 2016, NHTSA and EPA will coordinate a mid-term review that must be finalized by April 2018. The increasingly stringent fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards will drive the development of new powertrain designs, alternative fuels, advanced materials, and significant changes to the vehicle body, the report says.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7 Engineers also worked hard to address the issues often associated with hybrid powertrains.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Dan Meszler, John German, Peter Mock, and Anup Bandivadekar (2016) “ CO 2 reduction technologies for the European car and van fleet: A 2025-2030 assessment ”. Costs would be €250 to €1,000 lower when pursuing a least-cost technology pathway and transitioning to electric vehicles earlier.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Numerous sound engineering measures which contribute to the engine’s refinement include an acoustically-developed cylinder block; a sump-mounted balancer shaft; structural isolation of the fuel injection system and crankshaft; drive chains with inverted teeth and engine covers designed for acoustic attenuation. Design for refinement.

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