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MAY 24, 2023

Astroinno battery pack The Astroinno battery pack adopts sandwich-structure double-sided liquid cooling technology and a minimalist design approach, which reduces the number of structural parts of the battery pack by 45% and lowers the weight of structural parts by 32%. Earlier post.)

Energy

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MAY 3, 2013

CFM International has completed design freeze for the advanced LEAP-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for the Boeing 737 MAX, paving the way for the first full engine to test in mid-2014. This now allows CFM to finalize and release detailed engine design drawings, which it will do over the next six months.

International

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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.

2016

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MARCH 2, 2016

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology. At the heart of the 2016 CX-9 is its new SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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MAY 16, 2019

In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. —Walter Piock.

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APRIL 1, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. Additional fuel economy benefits come from Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR. Earlier post.) An 80-cell, 1.5

2016

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

liter V6 twin-turbo engine which is making its debut in a 400 hp configuration for the new 2016 Infiniti Q50, which will premiere at the North American International Auto Show in January. 2016 Infiniti Q50. 2016 Infiniti Q50. The third new powerplant for the 2016 Q50 is a 208-horsepower 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

Infinity

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MAY 5, 2015

Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. liter V8 engine.

F-150

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APRIL 25, 2017

Ford Mustang, the top-selling sports car in the US over the last 50 years, became best-selling sports car in the world in 2016, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit global automotive registration data in the sports car segment. More than 150,000 Mustangs were sold in 2016, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registration data.

2016

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. The 2016 Prius uses smaller, lighter hybrid components, including a new lithium-ion hybrid battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery (excluding the Prius Two non-Eco grade) in most models.

Prius

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JULY 20, 2015

Buick introduced the 2016 Encore Sport Touring crossover, a more sporty take on the brand’s popular crossover. The cylinder head has a water-cooled exhaust manifold integrated within the aluminum casting. Its single-piece design helps quicken engine warm-up, which contributes to better emissions performance.

Buick

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

liter engines for model years (MY) 2014 through 2016 that results in increased NO x emissions of up to nine times EPA’s standard. The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

EPA

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,

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MARCH 31, 2021

Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. The system is designed to ensure even heat distribution in the battery.

Mercedes

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MAY 22, 2017

The Professor Ferdinand Porsche Prize was awarded by Vienna University of Technology to Anke Kleinschmit, Head of Corporate Research & Sustainability and Environmental Officer for Daimler AG, for the development of the innovative exhaust gas aftertreatment system in the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine ( earlier post ).

Porsche

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MARCH 6, 2018

Techrules, a China-based automotive R&D company ( earlier post ) is unveiling the final production design of its Ren RS series-hybrid supercar at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The modular chassis design permits a variety of powertrain configurations to provide the range and performance capabilities required by the customer.

Design

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Belzowski also presented preliminary results from a survey of powertrain experts—from automotive manufacturers, suppliers, government, NGOs, academia and consulting—asking for their predictions of powertrain penetrations for 2016, 2020, and 2025. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016.

Diesel

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver the ship design for a new processing and transportation vessel to be built at the Balenciaga shipyard in Spain on behalf of Hav Line AS of Norway. The order was recorded in Wärtsilä’s order book in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Design

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APRIL 29, 2015

The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. Fuel is fed to the combustion chambers by a 1,800 bar solenoid common rail system.

Diesel

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JANUARY 12, 2015

2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0L Nissan’s new 2016 Titan XD full-size pickup, which made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, was also the platform for the debut of the first vehicle installation of the all-new Cummins 5.0L The axle is a large purpose-built American Axle Manufacturing design.

Diesel

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MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. The aftertreatment system features additional insulation to retain maximum heat energy in the exhaust. The truck chassis was redesigned as well. Aerodynamics.

2009

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Land Rover will stage the world debut of the MY 2016 Range Rover Evoque. 2016 Range Rover Evoque. The 2016 model year Evoque is also offered with Land Rover’s existing advanced 240PS Si4 gasoline engine. Selective catalytic reduction and a new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system significantly reduce NO x emissions.

2016

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Building off its 350 bar GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) system, Delphi Technologies has developed a 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% without expensive engine re-designs for the majority of applications. The solution is a new, high-efficiency pump designed by Delphi Technologies.

Engine

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The company is targeting a launch date of late 2016 for the enclosed vehicle that is expected to deliver to 84 mpg and retail for a targeted base price of $6,800. liter, 3-cylinder 60 hp (45 kW) engine designed specifically for Elio Motors by engine developer IAV. The P5 is the company’s first prototype to feature the 0.9-liter,

Auto

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JUNE 23, 2016

In a poster-session paper presented at CIMAC Congress 2016 in Finland, Ricardo described the use of this split-cycle concept in high- and medium-speed engines for power generation to achieve efficiencies of 60% from units of 1–30 MW mechanical output. Gurr (2016). Gurr (2016). Based on a modified MTU Series 396.

Engine

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What initially motivated the Berlin Fire Department’s concluded tendering procedure were the growing demands with regard to environmental protection and the complex exhaust systems of conventional chassis, which are having an increasingly negative effect on the design and operation of firefighting vehicles.

Hybrid

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MARCH 22, 2016

Audi unveiled its redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for the 2016 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Starting in the 2016 season, this competition will intensify, as the upper limit for fuel consumption will considerably decrease by 10 megajoules per lap at Le Mans. The transmission is a new design as well.

Audi

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APRIL 6, 2016

two-stroke main-engines that feature integrated Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems. IMO Tier III came into force in January 2016. Vessels with a keel-laid date on or after 1 January 2016 that travel in NO x Emission Control Areas (ECA) require IMO Tier III-certified engines.

Diesel

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Also at IAA, MAN gave a preview of the CNG technology in trucks with a TGM distributor chassis; the CNG trucks are due in the market in 2016. Common Rail injection reduces the generation of particles, while exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) reduces NO x. This improves the exhaust gas values across a wide speed range. TGX Hybrid.

Diesel

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APRIL 29, 2018

The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors approved a plan last week to begin charging solo motorists in designated clean air vehicles (CAVs) a discounted toll to use the ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 freeways, beginning in late 2018. It is designed to keep traffic in the ExpressLanes flowing smoothly, resulting in a more reliable travel time.

Clean

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MAY 17, 2012

A key factor is International Maritime Organization Tier III emissions standards, which are slated to take effect in 2015-2016. For existing ships, after-exhaust treatment is proving more popular, but for newbuilds, operators are taking advantage of LNG’s properties.

Fuel

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

At the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show, Qoros Auto introduced the first drivable engineering development car—a modified Qoros 3 hatchback—equipped with the QamFree engine featuring FreeValve’s Pneumatic-Hydraulic-Electric-Actuator (PHEA) technology. Earlier post.) FreeValve AB is a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive.

Engine

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MARCH 24, 2021

Now, MIT researchers have carried out an exhaustive analysis of the studies that have looked at the decline in the prices these batteries. The representative series of cylindrical cell prices has an annual decrease ratio of 0.14 (for 1991 through 2016) while that for all types of cells has a ratio of 0.13 (for 1991 through 2018).

Li-ion

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Currently, the United States, Norway, and the North Sea are designated as emission control areas. Earlier this year, MAN Diesel & Turbo, together with HHI-EMD, the engine and machinery division of Hyundai Heavy Industries, presented the first IMO Tier III-compliant diesel engine utilizing EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation).

Mariner

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

is securing funding to advance progress toward the company’s targeted 2011 first commercialization, including scale up and commercial plant design activities. Amyris Biotechnologies, Inc. Amyris is a synthetic biology company using a platform of engineered yeast to produce a portfolio of renewable chemicals and transportation fuels.

Commercial

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. The new ISV 5.0

Diesel

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MARCH 7, 2015

100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, After running computer simulations, it was apparent that a new engine design was needed to work with the Elio vehicle to achieve this goal and still maintain a top speed of more than 100 MPH with goal of 0-to-60 MPH in less than 10 seconds.

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