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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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Together the partners have sought to demonstrate an extremely cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car delivering the performance of a baseline 2.0-liter liter model but with significantly reduced real-world and drive cycle CO 2 emissions, and comparable improvements in fuel-economy. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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The 2015 date for fuel cell vehicles reinforced remarks made in June by vice president Masatami Takimoto about commercialization prospects.( Following that milestone, the company is targeting reduction to a subsequent 1/10 through scales of economy resulting from increasing mass production. Earlier post.). Earlier post ).

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Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

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The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. XLH engineers have already designed the next-generation release, in which the battery pack is downsized to 1.5 engine and 6-speed transmission. kWh, Ashton said.

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Delphi develops new high-pressure common rail systems for heavy-duty and light-duty engines; Euro VI and beyond

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This concept system is expected to be ideal for heavily downsized applications and developing markets. Ideal for small-engine vehicles including non-automotive applications such as small agricultural and industrial machines, the technology provides a low-cost alternative to the high-pressure pump normally used on common rail systems.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3).

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DOE to award $7M to accelerate fuel and engine co-optimization technologies; Co-Optima initiative

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The new funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001461 ) will advance the long-term objective of the Co-Optima initiative to accelerate widespread deployment of significantly improved fuels and vehicles (from passenger to light truck to heavy-duty commercial vehicles) by 2030. Fuel research will focus on low-GHG advanced biofuel/petroleum blends.

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DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

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Applications are sought to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that support commercialization of micro, mild, and full HEVs, PHEVs, and EVs. Only statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) will be considered for Phase II funding consideration.

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