Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2020

WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has received type approval for the biggest and most powerful LNG-fueled engines yet built. The certification process of WinGD’s 12X92DF engine was a long process due to the size and complexity of the engine. WinGD has received 320 orders for X-DF engines including 60 in operation.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

As global auto manufacturers continue to invest in electrified vehicle (EV) production, internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains dominate future US intentions, with 69% of US consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle, according to Deloitte’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

CNPC) is an integrated international energy company. Based in China, it has oil and gas assets and interests in more than 30 countries in Africa, Central Asia-Russia, America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.

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MAY 8, 2014

Pinnacle Engines, developer of a highly efficient 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ), has appointed five industry leaders to its newly formed Asian Business Advisory Board.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Scuderi Group, the developer of a split-cycle and engine and air-hybrid variant, has opened a Japan office and hired a Director of Asian Operations, Deryk Langlais. Recent simulation tests on a naturally aspirated Scuderi Air-Hybrid operating in a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier indicated that the engine consumes 36% less fuel.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2017

Ricardo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China-based startup Future Mobility Corporation (FMC) to provide engineering support in the development of a family of state-of-the-art electric vehicles, aimed at offering affordable quality and performance to customers in Asia, North America and Europe.

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APRIL 30, 2012

Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. China will reach more than 355 million units by 2018, with cumulative electric two-wheel vehicle sales in Asia Pacific will reach more than 381 million units in 2018. —“ Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles in Asia Pacific ”. Source: Pike Research. E-Motorcycles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

The integration provides an expanded global presence with 16 facilities in North America, Asia and Europe to serve the global customer base with a robust manufacturing footprint producing over 100 million components and assemblies annually. The world automotive market is going through a period of fundamental change.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The new engine is targeted at achieving internationally competitive levels of performance and fuel economy and durability and cost of ownership. This contract is a further demonstration both of Ricardo’s leadership in large engine technology and commitment to the Chinese market. —Ricardo Asia president Gary Tan.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

The international automotive supplier Continental AG has opened its new Asia Headquarters and R&D Center in Shanghai’s Yangpu district, China. We estimate that a minimum of 25% of our global sales will be achieved in Asia by 2013. —Jay Kunkel, President Asia and Member of the Automotive Management Board of Continental.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

French shipping line CMA CGM, based in Marseille, has selected Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD’s) largest, 92 cm bore, dual-fuel low-speed engine to power what are presently the largest containerships ever ordered. The 12X92DF engines will be rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, making them the most powerful gas and dual-fuel engines ever built.

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APRIL 8, 2023

Designed and engineered at Bridgestone’s Americas Technology Center in Akron, Ohio, the new tires were produced at the company’s Aiken County Passenger/Light Truck Radial Tire Plant in Graniteville, South Carolina.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Omnitek Engineering has been selected by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for a pilot project to demonstrate its diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for drayage trucks serving the Port of Seattle, Washington, in support of the Port’s Clean Truck Program. —Stephen Lambo, president of American Strategic Group.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Growth in key regions: Expansion plans include international growth with a strong focus on Asia. TTTech Auto will hire talent in software and safety engineering, strategic product management, and business development in Europe, North America and Asia.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2013

YCSR produces a range of high and medium speed diesel engines for use in the rail and other industrial sectors. In addition to its current application in railway locomotives, the upgraded engine may also be used for marine and off-highway applications. —Gary Tan, president, Ricardo Asia.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the expanded partnership, ITOCHU acts as the branded distributor of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan making Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel available first at the two largest Japanese international airports: Tokyo Haneda and Narita. —Sami Jauhiainen, Neste’s Vice President APAC, Renewable Aviation.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Ricardo and JAC, one of China’s largest vehicle manufacturers, are working together on thermal systems engineering for passenger car applications. As a part of the project, Ricardo is also providing technology transfer in the form of collaborative working and training to JAC engineers both in China and at Ricardo sites in the UK.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Ford Motor Company reported that it has built its two-millionth EcoBoost engine since the launch of the line in 2009. With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family now includes the 1.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Kia Corporation has begun to lay the groundwork for its innovative Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) business, partnering with cold chain startup ‘S.lab Asia Inc.’ S.lab Asia is a startup that produces special boxes for cold-chain fresh product deliveries and offers advanced delivery services.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. —Oh and Plante. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a provider of self-driving truck technology, completed a $200-million round of funding led by new investors Guotai Junan International, CPE, and Wanxiang International Investment. The company will also scale deployments in the US and China, and expand internationally to Europe and other parts of Asia.

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JUNE 13, 2022

To meet this demand and make an important contribution in terms of sustainable mobility, we are now offering the MAN electric bus solution for international markets outside Europe with our eBus chassis. With the chassis, we are giving bodybuilders from all over the world the perfect basis for their fully electric models.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

The technology was engineered, refined and enhanced over more than 15 years in Japan by Japan Blue Energy. The intellectual property is protected by 12 different international patents and patent filings. Ways2H is a joint venture between US-based Clean Energy Enterprises, and Japan Blue Energy Corporation.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

JERA & Uniper are collaborating to facilitate the development of the initial production of 2 MTPA of clean ammonia with expansion potential up to 8 MTPA, to accelerate the production and supply of zero-carbon fuels from the US for use in the US, Europe, Japan, and greater Asia.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Power Asia Pacific 2010 China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released last week. Intensified competition has driven both international and domestic auto brands to launch new and better vehicles that appeal specifically to the eyes and hearts of Chinese consumers. Power Asia Pacific, Shanghai.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

(CFMA) are building a new assembly plant in Chongqing, and just signed an agreement to build a new engine plant also in Chongqing. Ford expects 70% of its growth in the next ten years to come from its Asia Pacific and Africa region. The all new Ford Ranger made its global debut last month at the Australian International Motor Show.

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APRIL 12, 2013

EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine into its lineup. The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Simultaneously, with fuel prices surging as much as 20% in the last six months, and the cumulative costs of internal combustion engine-vehicle maintenance, drivers are increasingly turning to cost-effective electric auto-rickshaws as the modern and reliable vehicles of choice.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Unlike cylinder deactivation strategies that shut off a fixed number of cylinders, DSF makes dynamic firing decisions every 90 degrees of crank angle on a V8 (180 degrees on a 4 cylinder engine) based on how much torque is requested. Tula’s first DSF innovation reached proof of concept internally in 2011 and with GM in 2014.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Ecotec small gasoline engine. General Motors will develop an all-new global family of small-displacement Ecotec gasoline engines over the next several years that will deliver improved fuel economy, higher quality, better performance and reduced CO 2 emissions. engineered and manufactured in multiple regions for global use.

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JULY 15, 2015

Japan-based HORIBA, a leading supplier of automotive test systems, is acquiring the global advanced vehicle engineering, research and product testing business operated by UK-based MIRA. By this integration, HORIBA can provide a comprehensive solution underpinned by a suite of test systems and advanced vehicle engineering capabilities.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Piaggio has designed and developed a new twin-cylinder turbodiesel engine—the first engine of this type to be certified Euro 5 emissions compliant—in partnership with Ricardo. The engine is part of a family of new engines spanning Piaggio light commercial vehicles across international markets.

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JUNE 15, 2022

The new synthesis plant will contribute to lowering supply chain costs, and will make it possible to deliver European-produced nanotubes and nanotube industrial solutions to customers in Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

The new standalone structure will prepare the business for the upcoming changes in the internal combustion engine market and allow for future strategic options. BASF will become a leader in innovative and sustainable cathode active materials with a significant production capacity footprint in Asia, Europe and North America.

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JULY 29, 2021

LG Electronics and Magna International signed the transaction agreement which establishes a joint venture between the two companies ( earlier post ). Perez brings nearly a quarter century of automotive manufacturing and quality control experience to LG Magna e-Powertrain, 18 of those years based in Asia.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Mahle – the global piston specialist for internal combustion engine has pivoted to EVs, but the company believes the role of internal combustion engine will endure way beyond 2050. We have a strong cash flow in the country, so a lot of the growth can be derived through internal funding.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has analyzed the fuel efficiency of 20 airlines operating nonstop flights between the mainland United States and East Asia and Oceania in 2016. Buying new aircraft, carrying large numbers of passengers, and optimizing freight strategies all make a difference.

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