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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Peugeot said that it is also designing a vehicle which will embody all of the spirit of the BB1 concept car: 2.5m, 4 seats and 100% electric. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. The SR1 Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge. 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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The R2S turbocharging technology fulfills the requirements of state-of-the-art engine concepts, providing maximum exhaust gas recirculation rates even under full load conditions while significantly reducing emissions. The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology.

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MAHLE-led consortium’s micro-CHP CNG engine provides 20% efficiency boost over current market best

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Downspeeding is a technique that, alongside downsizing, has brought significant efficiency benefits to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The ability to efficiently generate and harness residential power represents a huge opportunity to help make our country, and planet, cleaner.

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Use of Supercritical Diesel Fuel for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Emissions

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The SC combustion is homogeneous and nearly complete within the reaction space and is faster and cleaner than traditional droplet combustion because high reaction efficiencies are due to the complete solubilization of the fuels and oxidation products within the bulk oxidant. the elimination of after-treatment systems.

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Lotus Engineering Study Concludes Vehicle Mass Improvement of 38% by 2020 vs a Conventional Current Vehicle Can Be Achieved at Only 3% Cost

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Lighter vehicles are cleaner and more efficient. In developing the two low-mass concepts, Lotus Engineering employed a total vehicle mass-reduction strategy utilizing efficient design, component integration, materials selection, manufacturing and assembly.

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Volvo CE rolls out autonomous equipment at Volvo Days 2024 [part 2]

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First revealed as a concept in 2021 , Volvo CE’s CX01 autonomous “single drum” asphalt roller concept has seen continuous development in the years since. The electric haul bots offer cleaner, quieter operation and increase efficiency. CX01 autonomous hybrid compactor Volvo CX01 autonomous compactor; photo by the author.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention.

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