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Hyliion Holdings, a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, instroduced its next generation battery module which integrates Toshiba’s LTO cells with Hyliion’s technology to achieve longer battery life, higher charging rates and improved safety. The design has already passed UN 38.3
BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN CORPORATION, and DENSO Corporation jointly developed an eAxle for Toyota’s new battery-electric bZ4X. Earlier post.)
FEV’s 698 cm 3 Extremely Downsized Engine. will show its Extremely Downsized Engine (EDE) at next week’s 2010 SAE World Congress in Detroit. mm, the FEV EDE is the smallest competitor powertrain in this market and could be adapted to the Japanese regulations for K-class vehicles. Click to enlarge. With a bore diameter of 66.5
The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 The new C-Class.
The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced. Power and Associates.
improvement in fuel economy on an E-class vehicle (e.g., on a D-class sedan compared to about 8%, Thomas said. Extended range of authority is required to phase the camshafts 95 degrees; MPL is required to start the engine with extended range of authority. VCD can deliver about a 4.5%
Mercedes-Benz revealed back in May that it would launch a plug-in hybrid version of its all-new C-Class in the fall of 2015. Mercedes sources have revealed to Autocar that the new car will use a downsized 2.0-liter.'
This crucial difference means the technology is perfectly suited to maintaining vehicle performance and driveability—widely recognized as a critical marketing issue for any car maker contemplating radical engine downsizing. World class manufacturing partners have already been identified.
With the entire concept of the Nissan ZEOD RC focussing heavily on downsizing and efficiency, Nissan turned to new lubricants partner Total to help develop the engine. We’re aiming to maintain our position as industry leaders in focussing on downsizing. The Nissan Deltawing made its debut in Garage 56 in 2012.).
NuVinci prototypes designed for use in an OEM application have also passed automotive class durability testing by the tier one supplier. Simulated performance of downsized 2.0L V6 engine as a baseline, Fallbrook has also simulated the use of a downsized 2.0L generated by a downsized gasoline engine, as compared.
The C-segment class car combines a downsized, direct-injected turbocharged 1.6L Subaru said that the downsized direct fuel injection turbo engine is one of its principal engine technologies for the future. Among its exhibits, Subaru is showcasing its hybrid Advanced Tourer concept at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class, ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class on average consumes 25% less fuel than the previous models. The M-Class is a story of success. liter four-cylinder unit already applied in the S-Class. Click to enlarge. With more than 1.2 In the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, the 3.0-liter
The new Yaris Hybrid, which is equipped with a version of the downsized hybrid powertrain featured in the Prius c/Aqua ( earlier post ), is a major step in the company’s full hybrid European roll-out strategy. The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter Fuel consumption is 3.5 meters has been maintained.
With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.” The major difference between the two performance classes is an increase in the maximum charge pressure from 1.0 “For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging.
Mercedes-Benz has stated that its legendary G-Class family will be expanded with a new smaller version of the SUV. Mercedes-Benz has stated that its legendary G-Class family will be expanded with a new smaller version of the SUV. Mercedes-Benz has teased a new G-Class, which would be a baby G Wagon from the brand.
Featuring the application of Honda’s VTEC variable valve control technology along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction, this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental performance, while downsizing engine displacement, Honda said. engines: 2.0L
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In September, the Scuderi Group released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi split-cycle engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles. —Alan Taub. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7 Earlier post.).
Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.
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liter EcoBoost four-cylinder offers projected best-in-class horsepower per liter and best-in-class torque per liter, generating 275 hp (205 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 300 lb-ft (407 N·m) of torque at 3,000 rpm, according to preliminary test data. Other engines in Ford’s EcoBoost family are the 1.0-liter liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,
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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. As part of the agreement, Torotrak will acquire a 15% stake in Rotrex and a seat on the company’s board.
class gasoline engine. A compact diesel engine which realizes the world’s lightest body, top-of-class acceleration performance and fuel efficiency. A wide range of engine classes including the 660cc, 1.3L, 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.4L, and 3.5L classes will feature the technology. 660cc class engine. class engine.
XL Hybrids’ hybrid electric powertrain is a low-cost, low-risk, bolt-on, post-transmission parallel hybrid technology designed for Class 1–3 commercial vehicles that integrates seamlessly with the conventional internal combustion engine and transmission. engine and 6-speed transmission. kWh, Ashton said. Both the 2.0
The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline 1.6-liter Class-leading attenuation of noise, vibration and harshness, high power/torque density and low fuel consumption were the main development objectives. Click to enlarge. Opel is introducing a new four-cylinder, 1.6-liter liter range.
In 2012, Cummins came back to the CEC with a request for a 6-month extension (although with no change in funding), to accommodate a reduction in the size of the downsized engine to the current 2.8L as a means to increase fuel efficiency, and developing the integrated start/stop system. Earlier post.)
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.
Omron Corporation will introduce later this fall the G9EN DC power relay, the world’s smallest and lightest high capacity DC power relay of its class, according to the company. Features of the G9EN DC power relay include: 50% reduction in volume (28×40×50mm) and weight (140g) compared with previous Omron models in the same product class.
The CAM/PwC study highlighted such optimization measures as downsizing in combination with turbocharging and cylinder deactivation. The study identified the most powerful innovation as the Porsche Panamera S E Hybrid—the first plug-in hybrid in the premium class. Conventional drives. Alternative drives. and the e-Golf.
Honda continues to lead the way in many vehicle classes, but it has started to lag the industry average in its midsize fleet—which includes its best-selling Accord, and accounts for a quarter of the company’s sales. —Dave Cooke, vehicles analyst in the UCS Clean Vehicles Program and author of the report.
With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our comprehensive hybrid offensive. The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. The modular technology opens up a quick way for us to complement other model series with hybrid models. Preliminary fuel consumption rating is 4.2 L/100 km (56 mpg US).
In testing, the 1 kWe micro-CHP motor achieved 33% Electrical Conversion Efficiency; 20% more than the current leading unit in this power class. Downspeeding is a technique that, alongside downsizing, has brought significant efficiency benefits to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets.
Permanent magnets are a class of magnets that retain their magnetization and flux lines after they have been magnetized, conceptually similar to a battery holding electrical charges. In the past 15 to 20 years, the increase in magnet energy product reached a plateau due to lack of material solution.
The new Twin-Air engine is an example of downsizing: combining a small displacement engine with a next-generation turbocharger to provide performance comparable to—or better than—that of a larger engine but with less fuel consumption and lower emissions.
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To achieve its goals of lower emissions and better fuel economy, FPT significantly downsized the 0.9-liter liter TwinAir engine compared with its 1.2-liter liter engine, which has similar performance characteristics, making it 23% shorter and 10% lighter.
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Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. Delphi says that the common rail system will suit future generations of downsized engines in a range of vehicle classes. This combination allows for just 87 g/km of CO 2 emissions.
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The overall system sizing and all major components were optimized for class-leading efficiency, with each major subsystem and many new components being redesigned to deliver the gains, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium this week in San Diego. Atkinson to a 2.0L
Beginning with the US launch of the Kona—Hyundai’s first global B-segment CUV)—in March, this new lineup will encompass models from the A-segment (entry level) size class all the way up to the eight-passenger midsize class. GDI engine, customers in Europe can also opt for Hyundai’s downsized 1.0
liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, a combination that is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy. The Fiesta ST is expected to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency when it goes on sale in 2013. The B-MAX will deliver best-in-class fuel economy in both gasoline and diesel versions, according to Ford. liter EcoBoost engine.
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