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MARCH 30, 2010

Electric car company Aurica Motors, which plans to retool the NUMMI plant in California to build not only electric cars but compatible battery charging stations ( earlier post ), has entered two partnerships in support of its mission. Tags: Brief. Motive President Nathan Armstrong.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. This results in reduced engine mass (56 kg/123 lbs), assembly costs, package size and improved emissions and engine durability.

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APRIL 17, 2010

The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) presented by Tequila Patrón unveiled its “Green Dream Team”, a collection of five drivers who will serve as ambassadors for its green racing initiatives. The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006.

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JULY 6, 2010

The new 3-Cylinder HR12DE engine. outlined the range of fuel-saving technologies—including 3- and 4-cylinder engines, CVT transmission with stop-start system and new hybrid system ( earlier post ) to be introduced on new models to be launched in fiscal year 2010. Newly Developed Nissan March Compact Car Powertrain.

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MAY 7, 2009

European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7

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MAY 12, 2010

Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

The market share of new vehicles sold in July in China with engine displacements of 1.6 In July, smaller cars accounted for only 65.38 Likewise, the market of China-developed cars, most of which fit into the small car category, also declined. Tags: China. Global Times. China posted 1.24

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Ford and PSA are further building on their 10-year co-operation on diesel engines with a new agreement on a sixth phase to their Gemini partnership: the development and production of next-generation Euro 6-compliant engines. This new agreement covers a range of Euro 6-compliant diesel engines for car and commercial vehicle use.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Researchers from the University of Bath (UK) are embarking on a new project to achieve a 35% reduction in car fuel usage. The project aims to develop a gasoline engine achieving the same performance as the current 5.0L V8 engine from an engine less than half the size. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2010

Roush Yates , one of racing’s premier designers and constructors of high-performance engines, will become an engine supplier in American Le Mans’ LMP2 starting in 2011. The addition of Roush Yates and its Ford engine now gives LMP entrants two excellent choices with more still to come. Tags: Brief.

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JUNE 6, 2009

Australia-based Revetec is designing what it calls the Controlled Combustion Engine (CCE)—a cam-drive gasoline spark-ignited internal combustion engine that is smaller, lighter, cleaner, less expensive to manufacture and that produces higher torque due to higher mechanical transfer than equivalent conventional engines.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

A newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, which powers the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, delivers peak output of up to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) of torque. Mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, the engine consumes 9.9 Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems.

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APRIL 9, 2010

will publicly reveal the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) engine. The paper describes LiquidPiston’s third-generation engine prototype, which was first test-fired in January 2010. It provides an air-standard analysis of efficiency, including a comparison to conventional engine technologies. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 6, 2010

EcoMotors International has exceeded more than 500 hours of successful dynamometer testing of its OPOC (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine. We are tremendously excited to confirm that our test engines are surpassing our ambitious objectives for high fuel efficiency and low greenhouse-gas emissions. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 1, 2009

Within that, projects for the European Green Cars Inititative are to receive an indicative (i.e., million) for the European Green Cars Initiative topics, and the remaining €12 million for the rest of the topics. Specific topics outside of the Green Cars Initiative are: AAT.2010.7-17. assessments.

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AUGUST 18, 2020

A new study led by researchers from Northwestern University projects that if electric vehicles replaced 25% of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution. Results show that in more aggressive scenarios—i.e.,

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

million) by Sweden’s Strategic Vehicle Research and Innovation Initiative ( FFI ) to develop a biofuel engine intended for heavy commercial vehicles. —Jonas Hofstedt, Senior Vice President, Powertrain Development. VSE) on the further development of ethanol- and gas-fuelled industrial engines. (VSE)

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MARCH 8, 2010

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been using Pi Shurlok ’s OpenECU M460 and G850 control modules for the past year to support technology development programs in the areas of Advanced Engine Control and Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Control.

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MAY 18, 2010

a large Tier 1 supplier, has signed a letter of intent to fund further development of EcoMotors’ opoc (opposed piston opposed cylinder) engine technology. and Global Optima LLC, an engineering services company based in Allen Park Mich. and Global Optima LLC, an engineering services company based in Allen Park Mich.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Shanghai GM today introduced the Chevrolet New Sail sedan, the first passenger car created in China by a Sino-foreign joint venture. The new small car was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. liter S-TEC III engines. The Chevrolet New Sail sedan.

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MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Kemp.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

Volvo is expanding its engine range with the T3 and T4, two new four-cylinder turbocharged 1.6-liter liter gasoline direct injection engines. The 180 hp engine delivers maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) from 1600 rpm all the way up to 5000 rpm. The GTDi engines utilise variable valve timing for both camshafts.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Ford Motor Company has scheduled three more EcoBoost engines to be launched by the end of the year. million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected. Plans call for an EcoBoost engine to be available in 80% of the company’s global nameplates and 90% of North American nameplates. About half of the 1.5

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JANUARY 28, 2010

liter, 4-cylinder GTDi engine. Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60. With new Volvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twin variable camshafts, the new Euro-5 gasoline engine—the 2.0

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APRIL 20, 2010

Mercedes-Benz will unveil its new Shooting Break concept car at Auto China 2010. The Shooting Break concept car is driven by the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The six-cylinder engine produces 225 kW (306 hp) with a maximum torque of 370 N·m (273 lb-ft). Click to enlarge.

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines. The first EcoBoost engine in the family—the 3.5-liter A V-6 EcoBoost engine will be available for the F-150 in 2010.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

The Etios is a compact car newly developed specifically for the Indian market. To make the car as affordable as possible for potential customers, Toyota plans thorough use of local parts to keep costs low. On display at the show are a sedan version with a newly developed 1.5-liter liter gasoline engine.

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MARCH 31, 2021

The Tesla Model Y has officially joined the Ipswich, Massachusetts Police Department, and its price tag wasn’t all that bad considering the multiple incentives that were applied by local groups. While the Tesla Model Y isn’t the automaker’s least expensive car, it is far from the most expensive.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The 2-cylinder engine is the first of a range that will expand to include 4- and 6-cylinder engines. Ricardo and Cooper Corporation of India launched of the first of a completely new range of Cooper engines at the Delhi Auto Expo. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

Ford is now offering EcoBoost engines in all of its high-performance nameplates—from Fiesta ST to Mustang—enabling a new kind of aftermarket tuning. liter EcoBoost engine and Fiesta ST’s 1.6-liter Ford Racing is also developing custom engine calibrations for the all-new Mustang 2.3-liter Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

CCTV reports that the Haw Tai Motor Plant, China’s largest Euro-5 diesel engine plant, has gone into production in Inner Mongolia. It’s China’s first clean diesel engine for autos. And could reduce energy consumption by a quarter, compared with gasoline engines of the same size. Tags: Brief. CCTV report.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Ford revealed further details of the upcoming four-cylinder versions of its turbocharged, gasoline direct-injected EcoBoost engine family (earlier post) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, prior to their first European production applications in 2010. liter units for the company’s large car range. The all-new EcoBoost 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Ford Motor Company is teaming with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain its traditional automotive engineers, providing them with the skills and expertise to develop the next generation of advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. Focus battery electric passenger car in 2011. Next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Cyclone Power Technologies has signed a License Agreement with Phoenix Power Group LLC to provide external combustion engines ( earlier post ) for waste-oil-fueled power generators. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Tata Indica Vista EVX at RAC Future Car Challenge. Tata Indica Vista EVX at RAC Future Car Challenge. The challenge was open to Electric, Hybrid and Low Emission Internal Combustion Engine vehicles and energy consumption was measured in various modes during the journey from Madeira Drive, Brighton to Pall Mall, London.

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JUNE 15, 2009

BorgWarner’s new electric butterfly EGR valve technology will debut with a leading commercial engine manufacturer in 2010. The EGR valve was developed to deliver precise, responsive flow control combined with high flow capability, excellent sealing, corrosion resistance and reliable operation in the most severe operating environments.

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