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BMW to begin testing BMW M Hybrid V8 with P66/3 engine

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The combustion engine is based on the DTM unit used in the BMW M4 DTM in 2017 and 2018. The normally-aspirated P66/1 eight-cylinder engine used in the 2017 and 2018 seasons in the BMW M4 DTM was the one that got the nod. Oil system. Dry sump system with six-cell oil drain pump and oil tank. —Ulrich Schulz.

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Audi’s new 3.0L diesel; ready for 48V mild hybrid system

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The use of a performance-regulated oil pump is also economically beneficial. The recall is likely to start in July 2017. The oil cooler is integrated in the coolant flow of cylinder heads as needed. The first component is a large NOC oxidation catalytic converter (NO x oxidation catalyst). in the moderate rpm range).

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Mærsk, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, BMW Group and others partner to explore blend of lignin and ethanol for sustainable shipping fuel

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While bioethanol is not a drop-in fuel, the residual lignin can be converted to a drop-in fuel via thermal treatments such as gasification or solvolysis. Jensen (2017) “Noncatalytic Direct Liquefaction of Biorefinery Lignin by Ethanol” Energy & Fuels 31 (7), 7223-7233 doi: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b00968. Madsen, Flemming H.

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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck demonstrator improves freight efficiency by 88%, fuel efficiency by 70%

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A key part of the overall efficiency gain is the downsized 11-liter Volvo engine, featuring advanced fuel injection, cooling, oil and turbo-charging systems, as well as new “wave” pistons and other improvements. This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.). for the D13.

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Audi’s mild-hybrid systems: 12V for 4-cylinders, 48V for 6- and 8-cylinders

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At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show the brand presented the potential of its new technologies in the form of the Audi Q8 sport concept showcar. The 12-volt system is connected to the main electrical system via a DC/DC converter. TDI engine with up to 7 kW of power whenever they cannot draw enough energy from the exhaust stream.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. The truck chassis was redesigned as well.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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The new turbocharger system, integrated into the cylinder head, recirculates hot exhaust gases more efficiently to balance performance and efficiency more effectively. Total worldwide sales of the Sportage reached more than 450,000 in 2017, with one sold somewhere in the world every 69 seconds.

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