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Studies highlight effects of different gasoline components on fuel economy, combustion and emissions

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Researchers at Jilin University (China) have investigated the effect of gasoline components on fuel economy, combustion and emissions in a GDI (gasoline-direct-injection) engine. The team subsequently followed up this first study with a second, exploring the effects in a PFI (port-fuel-injection) engine. —Han et al.

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BorgWarner supplying turbochargers for first GDI engine designed by BYD Auto in China

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liter gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine, the first developed in-house by a domestic Chinese company. To withstand the high exhaust temperatures of gasoline engines, the pneumatically actuated KP39 turbocharger is equipped with a water-cooled bearing housing. liter engine as powerful as a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter liter engine.

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DOE to award $12.5M to improve efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks as part of new tech track for US-China initiative

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In parallel, and with equivalent resources, Chinese funding will support a collaborative counterpart Chinese Consortium. Projects that demonstrate systems-level fuel efficient technologies must be matched with the duty cycle of the specific truck application to deliver the expected fuel savings. Energy and Water.

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Hyundai Unveils New 1.6L Gamma GDI, 3.3 Lambda GDI Engines; New Verna

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Water jacket inserts help maintain a stable temperature balance between the upper and lower blocks. The latest edition of the Lambda V-6 engine delivers more power while lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Fuel economy is rated 5.7 with Fuel Economy Package). New Lambda V-6 GDI. kW (106 hp) and 135.4

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GM China Tech Day 2013 showcased advanced manufacturing processes, technologies and designs

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GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. Parts made from magnesium help reduce vehicle weight, resulting in better fuel economy. Water jet cutters can pressurize tap water to 250-400 Mpa.

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Fallbrook and ASL to develop EV transmission drives based on NuVinci CVP technology in Shanghai

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Fallbrook recently announced the results of a simulated field testing project with Chinese-based Chengdu Bus, Ltd., Based on its research and testing, Fallbrook believes that CVADs have significant potential as a “clean” technology, because improved accessory performance can result in improved fuel economy.

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Sandia study finds the alcohol isopentanol appears to have a good potential as a HCCI fuel, either neat or in a blend with gasoline

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For example, higher alcohols are less hygroscopic and less susceptible to separation in the presence of water when blending with hydrocarbon fuels. This is in sharp contrast with ethanol, and it makes higher alcohols more compatible with the existing fuel infrastructure.

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