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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations. As the technology is also available, from now on, to any other tire manufacturer, this shall foster market adoption.

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Westport and GTI awarded $900,000 to advance natural gas combustion technology; ESI with high frequency corona discharge ignition

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The technology enables a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost-competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. —Brad Douville, Vice President Business Development for Westport.

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BorgWarner Engine Timing Systems Will Drive Fiat Two-Cylinder TwinAir Engines

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The only two-cylinder car engine available in Europe, the new TwinAir engine achieves the lowest emissions for a gasoline-powered car, with 95 g/km of CO 2. To achieve its goals of lower emissions and better fuel economy, FPT significantly downsized the 0.9-liter Earlier post.) liter TwinAir engine compared with its 1.2-liter

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Ricardo launches pre-production prototype of high-speed flywheel energy storage for off-road equipment

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The magnetic coupling also enables the unit to operate in a permanently sealed vacuum and permits ease of in-field maintenance for high availability applications.

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Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system; up to 10% improvement in power and torque over diesel

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The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Westport Innovations Inc.

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Flywheel Energy Storage System for Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes

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The captured energy is then available to help hoist the next one. downsizing), additional fuel savings are realized during the idle periods. Flywheels provide significant fuel and emissions reductions via the capturing of braking energy generated when a container is lowered.

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW/140hp 1.4 The camshafts are chain-driven for maintenance-free operation and automatic hydraulic lash adjustment. Maximum torque of 155 N·m (114 lb-ft) is generated at 4,000 rpm, with more than 90% of this value available from 3,000 rpm. The new, downsized 103 kW/140 hp 1.4-liter

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