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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. It intends to achieve this with a policy prioritizing efficiency improvements and measures for cleaner emissions that apply in the real world. Earlier post.).

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BorgWarner R2S two-stage turbo boosts performance of new top-end Ford 2.0L diesel

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BorgWarner’s regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology is improving the performance and fuel economy of Ford’s new 2.0-liter BorgWarner’s R2S turbocharging technology consists of two turbochargers arranged in series to deliver improved torque and smooth power over the entire engine speed range. liter TDCi diesel engine.

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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liter V6 engine is the world’s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder ( earlier post )—which generates the performance of some V6 gasoline engines but with 4-cylinder level fuel economy. A low compression ratio allows for greater power and torque, and avoids knocking.

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