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MAY 9, 2012

Christopher Thomas, BorgWarner VP, Advanced Engineering, Engine Group and VP, Advanced Engineering, Drivetrain Group presented the basic concepts of VEMB and current BorgWarner test results at the recent SAE 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium. VCD can deliver about a 4.5%

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. Test engine specs. Stroke [mm].

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JUNE 19, 2012

demands of very high-power diesel engines. liter diesel (N57D30S1) engine applied in the M550d xDrive, with a specific power output of 93 kW/liter (124 bhp/liter). downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. —Arnd Baberg, Chief Engineer Piston Product Engineering, Federal-Mogul.

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MAY 15, 2013

An analysis by FEV of a modeled automotive scale version of Pinnacle’s 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ) concluded that the engine has the potential to deliver significant additional fuel economy benefits of up to 42.6% configuration of the engine. Fuel economy.

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JULY 25, 2013

New generation XL3 injector for GDI engines goes into production. liter GDI engine. of 8 holes) enables optimal adaptation to all engine-specific requirements. of 8 holes) enables optimal adaptation to all engine-specific requirements. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

Alan Taub said that the company is putting on a “ major thrust ” in its R&D laboratory to see if it can get split-cycle technology “ moving ” He made the remarks during the introductory plenary session today at the DOE’s 17 th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

In a further extension of Ricard’s collaboration with the Lifan Automobile Group based in Chongqing, China, the company will assist in the development of a new turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine. With work on the project starting in July, the first engines are due for production in late 2014.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Building off its 350 bar GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) system, Delphi Technologies has developed a 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% without expensive engine re-designs for the majority of applications. —Walter Piock, chief engineer, Delphi Technologies. Left: GDi 500+ injector.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions, Valeo has acquired the Variable Torque Enhancement System (VTES) ( earlier post ) business of UK automotive technology development company Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). VTES will be integrated into Valeo’s Powertrain Systems Business Group with immediate effect.

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APRIL 10, 2014

ExxonMobil, Corning and Toyota have collaborated to develop an Onboard Separation System (OBS) to optimize gasoline engine efficiency and performance. In a paper on the OBS presented at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the researchers suggested that potential applications include downsizing to increase fuel economy by ?10% Background.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The Automobile Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has awarded its Prize for the Environment to Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies and Valeo engineers for their paper HyBoost—An Intelligently Electrified Optimized Downsized Gasoline Engine Concept. Earlier post.).

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JULY 16, 2019

Tests have demonstrated that a residential combined heat and power (CHP) engine developed as an Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)-backed venture through the Generators for Small Electrical and Thermal Systems (GENSETS) program ( earlier post ) offers at least a 20% improvement in efficiency over the current leading alternatives.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

Volvo Car’s 3-cylinder gasoline engine. Volvo Cars confirmed its production program to develop a lightweight 3-cylinder Drive-E gasoline engine. The engine, wholly developed in Sweden, will join the company’s 4-cylinder Drive-E engines ( earlier post ). Volvo Cars’ new three-cylinder engine.

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APRIL 24, 2012

MJ/kg) (4000 RPM) between 250cc Pinnacle and 200cc poppet valve engine. The company presented these latest test results in a paper at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit. Net indicated efficiency of the Pinnacle Opposed-Piston engine, CR = 15:1, 87 Octane. Pinnacle Engines’ 4-stroke opposed-piston engine.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Achates Power will work with Delphi Automotive and Argonne National Laboratory on its ARPA-E-funded project to develop an innovative opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition (OPGCI) engine. Conceptual image of a possible multi-cylinder OPGCI engine. It could also be the first of a family of OPGCI engines spanning 1.0

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APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Downsizing/downspeeding. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Pneumatic hybrid engine on the test bench. Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. If fuel is also injected, the engine responds quickly. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

Rotrak, the 50:50 joint-venture between traction drive specialist Torotrak plc and centrifugal supercharger company Rotrex A/S, is testing an advanced variable drive supercharger technology at Torotrak PLC’s test facility in Leyland, UK. It gives the next generation of downsized powertrains ‘big-engine’ response. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 25, 2012

FEV provided early development stage support for the engine in the area of design and CAE, combustion development, and engine build for 36 engines. We have been very fortunate to have supported Ford Motor Company in the development of this breakthrough powertrain. kW engine achieves CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. The global EcoBoost engine family is the cornerstone of Ford’s near-term sustainability plan.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

VCRi engine with two-stage turbocharger. liter MCE-5 VCRi (variable compression ratio) gasoline engine. V6 engine), and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm (comparable to a V8 gasoline engine). V6 engine), and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm (comparable to a V8 gasoline engine).

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JANUARY 10, 2013

Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years.

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MAY 17, 2010

The UK Technology Board has awarded a consortium comprising UK start-up Lontra , Ricardo, and Ford Motor Company funding to demonstrate Lontra’s Blade Supercharger. The team will integrate the novel technology with a downsized engine to create a Ford vehicle demonstrator. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems.

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance.

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MAY 7, 2009

Rendering of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine at the upcoming Engine EXPO 2009, 16-18 June, in Stuttgart, Germany. The 5-stroke concept engine is a self-funded proof of concept. Tags: Concept Engines. Ilmor Overview.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

As part of an aggressive deployment strategy for improving fuel efficiency across its product line-up in the near-to medium-term, Ford will offer its first-generation turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) in 90% of its product lineup by 2013. Planning background. ” First-generation EcoBoost.

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APRIL 12, 2010

Ford Motor Company has scheduled three more EcoBoost engines to be launched by the end of the year. million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected. Plans call for an EcoBoost engine to be available in 80% of the company’s global nameplates and 90% of North American nameplates.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter EcoBoost engine.

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JUNE 28, 2010

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully demonstrated that its HEDGE (High-Efficiency, Dilute Gasoline Engine) technology, using cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and advanced ignition systems, suppresses low-speed pre-ignition in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Furthermore, the ICE can be downsized using a larger but slower turbo to retain power requirement. The combination of hybridization and engine downsizing can increase the total fuel saving up to 20%. As a result, the battery size of the system can be reduced, since the flywheel absorbs most of the energy peaks.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

EBDI engine. Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8%

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JULY 30, 2009

Ricardo has launched a new consortium to evaluate the lubricant innovations required to enable implementation of many very promising low-friction and high-efficiency engine technologies and increasing use of biofuels. The drive towards thinner, lower viscosity lubricants for reduced friction.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

GM’s second-generation fuel-cell system (engineer included for scale.) The new system, where we have adopted a pretty radical change in the architecture itself, downsizes dramatically, takes 100 kg of the mass out, and takes the size down to half of that of the Equinox. Click to enlarge. The new second-generation system is to the left.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies’ VTES (Variable Torque Enhancement System) electric supercharger ( earlier post ) is being incorporated in a project by engine developer AVL ( earlier post ) and will also feature in the Ricardo-led £3 million (US$5-million) HyBoost program announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September ( earlier post ).

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APRIL 9, 2013

The company developed a front-axle add-on electric module, transforming the Lancia 037 rear-wheel drive rally car into an innovative hybrid 4WD vehicle. The prototype vehicle allows the testing of new energy management strategies, the company said. —Stefano Bertolotto.

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JULY 19, 2014

The Bosch EVOII offers the best value for money on the market and reliably provides the vacuum for the brake booster, the company claims. In addition, the unit is contained within the engine compartment, so the driver hears nothing. The new generation of vacuum pumps can be tailored to each customer and engine application.

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