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BluE Nexus’s first eAxle adopted on Toyota’s bZ4X EV

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BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. BluE was established in April 2019 to develop and sell electric systems and driving modules by combining the strengths of AISIN, DENSO and Toyota in electrification ( earlier post ). Earlier post.)

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Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

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In 2019, Japan’s crude steel production was 99Mt falling to 83Mt in 2020, implying a 64% capacity utilization. With these headwinds in mind, there is no doubt that the Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come, according to Roskill. —Nikkei report.

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

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The automotive turbocharging industry will generate $12 billion in revenue by equipping 49 million vehicles with turbochargers annually by 2019, according to Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ 2014 Global Turbo Forecast. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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Murata has extensive experience and knowledge of RF technology and downsizing. Four ISO standards were published in 2019 and 2020: ISO 20909, 20910, 20911, 20912. Importantly, the company anticipates that key players in the market will embrace this technology for improved tire traceability.

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ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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Source: de Jong (2019), ECONAMIQ. —de Jong (2019). ECONAMIQ provides greater savings potential than the popular downsizing of internal combustion engines, while the benefits of a larger displacement is preserved. de Jong (2019). Bottom: Overview of the basic approach. US20190153912A1 : Combustion engine.

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Porsche will continue with V8 engine beyond 2030, plans to make it quieter

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While car manufacturers are increasingly focusing on downsizing the engines in the face of tightening emission norms across the world, Porsche is planning to continue with its V8 engine beyond 2030. Interestingly, Porsche started its EV journey with Taycan in 2019.

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Ricardo working to reduce development time for 48V-based powertrains; THOMSON project

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THOMSON partners will demonstrate how the right combination of advanced engine downsizing/turbocharging technologies, coupled with a 48V motor-generator system, can provide the most cost effective solution for a rapid electrification through conventional vehicles. million THOMSON project (with an EU contribution of €9.1