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PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

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During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. Click to enlarge. PSA has filed for two patents on its work.

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Hyundai outlines future powertrain strategy

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In keeping with the trend to downsizing, Hyundai has been expanding the application of Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines. The first automaker to develop an 8-speed auto transmission for the rear wheel drive vehicle in-house, Hyundai is focusing on developing transmissions for premium models as well. Transmissions.

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Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Cackette was in effect suggesting that the future tailpipe emissions baseline (LEV III) for light duty passenger vehicles—both diesel and gasoline—was likely to be or to approximate CA SULEV/US Tier 2 Bin 2. We see dramatic downsizing and boosting [as] something that’s going to for gasoline engines especially. John Kirwan.

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New 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine to debut in European Focus range

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Downsized EcoBoost engines feature turbocharging, direct injection and other technologies and replace larger engines with no loss of performance and with lower fuel consumption. liter gasoline engine while emitting less than 120g/km CO 2 in the Focus. Ford has confirmed that the first production applications for the new 1.0-liter,

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Hard parts supplier Rheinmetall Automotive expects electrification to account for more than half of sales in 2020

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Rheinmetall showcased lightweight structural parts and components in aluminum as well as the company’s Liteks piston family. The Liteks design, which is repeatedly being fine-tuned, has been developed specifically for lightweight, low-friction yet rugged gasoline pistons for car engines.

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Ford to bring 20 new engines and transmissions to China and improve fleet fuel economy by more than 20% by 2015; producing the new 1.0L EcoBoost in China

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Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. These technologies represent a core part of our near-term sustainability goals in China.

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KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

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KSPG is showcasing the unit, along with other of its engine efficiency technologies such as the UniValve variable valve system, at the Detroit Auto Show. The new power unit consists of a two-cylinder, 800 cc V-type gasoline engine with a vertically positioned crankshaft and two generators with gear wheel drive.

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