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Achates Power and Aramco Services Company partner on opposed-piston engine projects; Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)

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The first result of this agreement is the demonstration vehicle that will be shown at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): a light-duty truck with an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) Engine. At that time, Achates said it would demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck.

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Honda to unveil prototype of Gen 3 Insight hybrid at Detroit show; two-motor hybrid system

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Honda will unveil the Honda Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January as the precursor to the new third-generation 2019 Honda Insight—an upscale, stylish five-passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in Honda’s passenger car lineup. First-generation Insight.

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Eighth generation Toyota Camry makes its debut in Detroit

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Toyota unveiled the eighth-generation Camry in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Three new powertrains will be available on the new 2018 Camry: They include a new 3.5-liter Among the many safety features on the 2018 Camry is standard Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P). Driving dynamics.

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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has built a demonstrator vehicle, based on a 2012 Buick Regal GS, incorporating the latest D-EGR (dedicated EGR) technology ( earlier post ), an outgrowth of SwRI’s HEDGE (High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine) consortium projects ( earlier post ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

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OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard

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It has proven industry-best fuel economy gains of up to 30 percent and significant emissions reductions. To respond to a growing list of customers, Achates Power has more than 100 employees in two locations: San Diego and metro-Detroit. The vehicle will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit.

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VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

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VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. For the US and Canada, the new Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI Clean Diesel). L/100km) (forecast EPA values for the USA).

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Lexus LS 500h performance luxury hybrid makes its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show; Multi Stage Hybrid System

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Lexus unveiled the 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of its new flagship sedan, in Geneva. The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) The powertrain features a twin-turbo 3.5-liter

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