Charging, Downsizing, Economy and Engine

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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JUNE 23, 2014

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. Earlier post.). l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

New lightweight aluminum piston from Federal-Mogul enables further downsizing of gasoline engines

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JULY 10, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a lightweight, high-strength aluminium piston that enables engine manufacturers to increase the power density and efficiency of boosted, direct injected gasoline engines. Specific power outputs in engines are likely to increase from current levels of around 95 kW/L to 130 kW/L to coming years.

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Downsizing Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid

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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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

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. Ford also announced that it will produce its new 1.0-liter Ford also announced that it will produce its new 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy China Economy 2015

Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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MAY 14, 2009

Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter liter TSI gasoline engine and the 1.6-liter Both engines will be available to order for the new Polo and the Golf this year. liter 77 kW (103 hp) TSI engine.

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Downsizing Engine MPG Exhaust

Study finds catalyzed gasoline particulate filters effective at reducing particulate and PAH emissions from GDI engines

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The found that using a GPF did not show any fuel economy and CO 2 emission penalties, while the emissions of total hydrocarbons (THC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) were generally reduced. liter all-guided direct injection SI Atkinson cycle engine; the second was equipped with a 1.5-liter Yang et al. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Emissions Engine Fuel Economy

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. In the face of increased regulatory stringency (e.g., Earlier post.)

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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MARCH 6, 2012

This combination of efficiency and dynamic performance is enabled by the systematic interplay of ACT, downsizing (reduced engine displacement plus direct injection and charging) and BlueMotion Technology (Stop/Start system, battery regeneration). With a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.9

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine

SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium opens with consideration of alternative engine designs

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APRIL 23, 2012

SAE’s 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit—the second as an immediate precursor to the SAE World Congress—opened on Sunday with a consideration of several alternative engine designs: opposed piston 2-stroke (Achates Power); variable compression ratio (MCE-5); split cycle (Scuderi); and advanced rotary (Liquid Piston).

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Engine Design Congress Downsizing

FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

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APRIL 22, 2013

downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio. In comparison, naturally aspirated engines have a higher compression ratio in the order of 1 to 1.5

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

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JUNE 22, 2013

VCR 4-cylinder engine (projected data) from a 2011 report by Envera. All three engine BSFC curves correspond to an engine speed of 2000 rpm.Click to enlarge. The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing.

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Engine Eaton Fuel Economy Downsizing

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

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APRIL 4, 2013

liter EcoBoost engine. EcoBoost is the fifth and latest member to join Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which includes a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine is projected to produce 132 kW (177 hp) of power at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy

Alan Taub: GM pushing on split-cycle engine technology in the lab; looking for low-load efficiency and packaging

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

Alan Taub said that the company is putting on a “ major thrust ” in its R&D laboratory to see if it can get split-cycle technology “ moving ” He made the remarks during the introductory plenary session today at the DOE’s 17 th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit.

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Eaton contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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MARCH 19, 2019

SuperTruck II is a partnership between the DOE, truck manufacturers and equipment suppliers seeking to improve freight efficiency to more than 100% over an equivalent 2009 model, and to improve engine brake thermal efficiency performance to 55% or greater.

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

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) will be three models in the European product range: first the Focus, followed by C-MAX and the all-new Ford B-MAX. liter engine is the latest addition to Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which currently range in capacity from 1.6 liters globally. With its 1.0-liter

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Ford Engine Range Exhaust

New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

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APRIL 14, 2021

liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, liter engine couples to an 8-speed automatic transmission for excellent efficiency and acceleration. liter engine provides quick and crisp shifts. Moreover, passenger volume increases by six cubic feet, to 108.2 cubic feet, to 38.7 cubic feet.

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Tucson Hyundai Plug-in Gasoline-Electric

Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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MAY 27, 2014

has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW?(208 With the addition of the new engine, Skyline now has two powertrain choices, including the hybrid version. engine while reducing emissions.

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy

New Delphi liquid cooled charge air coolers for reduced fuel consumption and emissions

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APRIL 13, 2011

Delphi is introducing a new range of liquid cooled charge air coolers (LCCACs) for both gasoline and diesel engines. Compared to existing air-cooled units, the new coolers offer better packaging, improved engine response, faster warm-up and lower losses, Delphi says.

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Emissions Charging Fuel Downsizing

Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, delivers 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. -ft.

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Tucson Hyundai PHEV SUV

Ford Debuts Four-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine Family at Frankfurt; 1.6L and 2.0L I-4s to Start, Smaller Displacement Engine to Follow

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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 engine catering for applications of 200 PS and above, the 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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Engine Ford Downsizing United Kingdom

General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

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JANUARY 29, 2021

GM’s focus will be offering zero-emissions vehicles across a range of price points and working with all stakeholders, including EDF, to build out the necessary charging infrastructure and promote consumer acceptance while maintaining high quality jobs, which will all be needed to meet these ambitious goals.

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General Motors Carbon Emissions GM

Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production

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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 “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance.

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Ford Engine Cleveland Production

Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

GDI is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance, as illustrated by the popularity of Ford’s GDI EcoBoost engines. Homogeneous GDI provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Credit: ACS, Maricq et al.

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Standards Emissions Miles Engine

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

PureTech 3-cylinder engine. Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. The design brief for the new-generation PureTech engines called for a clean break in powertrain development. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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JANUARY 11, 2010

These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. Cummins Inc.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste

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

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

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. mono-fuel gas engine.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power

Bosch more broadly commercializing water injection system; up to 13% fuel savings under some conditions

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Bosch is now more broadly commercializing its water injection system for turbocharged engines ( earlier post ). In the vehicle’s turbocharged six-cylinder engine, it offers improved performance and consumption even at full load. With our water injection, we show that the combustion engine still has some tricks up its sleeve.

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Water Commercial Fuel Downsizing

Magnetic eCVT could replace conventional hybrid mechanical eCVT with likely 1-2% fuel economy improvement and other benefits

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Magnomatics was founded in 2006 by a group of engineers from the University of Sheffield (UK) to commercialize magnetic gearing and motor technology developed there. Magnomatics says that a typical installation would have MAGSPLIT mounted directly onto the crankcase of the internal combustion engine. Background. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Hybrid Economy San Diego

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Engine downsizing through charge boosting is a well-recognized means of improving internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, by increasing the proportion of the drive cycle at which the powertrain operates within or close to the region of peak fuel efficiency of its operating map.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

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APRIL 22, 2009

Engineers from Honda R&D Co., presented a pair of papers at the SAE 2009 World Congress describing the development of a variable compression ratio (VCR) engine enabled by a dual piston mechanism. liter, 4-cylinder engine, the dual piston mechanism was able to adjust the engine from a CR of 9.6 and back again.

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Honda Concept Engine Downsizing

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines. There will be no torque deficit or other tradeoffs from essential engine downsizing and higher gearing, which now dominates the development of internal combustion engines.

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Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

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JANUARY 26, 2010

EBDI engine. Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8%

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Engine Energy Fuel Economy Gasoline

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions

Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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MARCH 14, 2010

liter V8 biturbo engine. liter V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (563 hp) and maximum torque of up to 900 N·m (663 lb-ft) from its higher performance variant for entry into the Mercedes-Benz/AMG lineup this summer. Click to enlarge. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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MARCH 27, 2015

Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% engine brake thermal efficiency. The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter The 390 hp/1400 lb-ft torque (291 kW/1,898 N·m) engine features a revamped combustion system.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. —Skarke et al.

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust

Audi introduces new high-efficiency 2.0L TFSI based on Miller cycle; 190 hp, 47 mpg

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MAY 8, 2015

TFSI gasoline turbocharged direct injection engine for the first time at the Vienna Motor Symposium this week. The engine, which features a new combustion method, will be used for the first time in the next generation of the A4. The four-cylinder engine delivers 140 kW (190 hp) and 320 N·m (236.0 l/100 km (47.0

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Audi MPG Downsizing 2015

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine

Nissan shows Hi-Cross Concept 7-passenger 4WD hybrid in Geneva; another implementation of “one-motor, two-clutch” system

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MARCH 7, 2012

liter gasoline direct injection engine to provide the performance potential of a 2.5-liter liter with the economy and emissions expected from a much smaller unit. liter supercharged engine. In city driving, the presence of the electric motor and lithium-ion battery allow the engine to be turned off frequently.

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Nissan Concept Lithium Ion Motor

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies’ VTES (Variable Torque Enhancement System) electric supercharger ( earlier post ) is being incorporated in a project by engine developer AVL ( earlier post ) and will also feature in the Ricardo-led £3 million (US$5-million) HyBoost program announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September ( earlier post ).

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Downsizing Electric Electrical Exhaust

Torotrak and Rotrex Establish Joint Venture to Speed Introduction of Variable Drive Compressor Technology for Boosting

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MAY 13, 2010

The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. A conventional turbocharger struggles at low speed, particularly in these smaller engines.

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Downsizing Engine Denmark Fuel Economy

Split injection Miller cycle with boost decreases knock tendency and increases torque in downsized engine

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Researchers at Tianjin University in China report that combing split injection to the Miller cycle with boost pressure can effectively decrease the knock tendency and increase the engine torque in a downsized spark-ignition engine. The researchers used a Ricardo E6 4-stroke SI engine in the study, with a swept volume of 0.5

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Economy E6

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

New lightweight aluminum piston from Federal-Mogul enables further downsizing of gasoline engines

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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

Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

Study finds catalyzed gasoline particulate filters effective at reducing particulate and PAH emissions from GDI engines

Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium opens with consideration of alternative engine designs

FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

Alan Taub: GM pushing on split-cycle engine technology in the lab; looking for low-load efficiency and packaging

Eaton contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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

New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

New Delphi liquid cooled charge air coolers for reduced fuel consumption and emissions

Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

Ford Debuts Four-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine Family at Frankfurt; 1.6L and 2.0L I-4s to Start, Smaller Displacement Engine to Follow

General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production

Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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

Bosch more broadly commercializing water injection system; up to 13% fuel savings under some conditions

Magnetic eCVT could replace conventional hybrid mechanical eCVT with likely 1-2% fuel economy improvement and other benefits

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

Audi introduces new high-efficiency 2.0L TFSI based on Miller cycle; 190 hp, 47 mpg

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

Nissan shows Hi-Cross Concept 7-passenger 4WD hybrid in Geneva; another implementation of “one-motor, two-clutch” system

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

Torotrak and Rotrex Establish Joint Venture to Speed Introduction of Variable Drive Compressor Technology for Boosting

Split injection Miller cycle with boost decreases knock tendency and increases torque in downsized engine

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