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Bosch sees future requiring multiple powertrain technologies; the larger the vehicle, the more the electrification

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Powertrain technologies outlook up to 2020. By 2020, Bosch expects to see new vehicle sales reaching some 110 million units worldwide, with 12 million of them with an electrical powertrain. By 2020, such vehicles will need to be equipped with higher-performance hybrid systems. Click to enlarge. Bernd Bohr.

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge.

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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Such a standard will be necessary for the global automotive industry to achieve the economies of scale demanded by original equipment manufacturers. The EU goal is to introduce the WLTP by 2017 if possible and no later than 2020 to coincide with the 95 g/km requirement. the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP).

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10% of the world market by 2020; even given that aggressive forecast for electric vehicle penetration, 9 out of 10 vehicles will still be powered, at least in part, by a combustion engine. Downsizing alone results in a saving of 6%compared with the engine it replaces.

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NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE).

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Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

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Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 Honeywell forecasts global turbo penetration near 50% by 2020. Honeywell, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, forecasts that the evolving needs of auto makers will drive turbo adoption globally to 47% by 2020. The fuel economy-focused three-cylinder 1.0-liter

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DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

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All proposed projects must demonstrate potential to meet or exceed DOE’s 2020 bipolar plate technical targets as well as the cost target of $3/kW. Only statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) will be considered for Phase II funding consideration. Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC).

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