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compression ratio, extent of downsizing, etc.). Because the state of technology readiness of biomass-sourced blendstocks is much less developed than conventional fossil-based blendstocks, they analyzed 24 biomass-derived boosted SI blendstocks against 17 metrics assessing economic benefits, technology readiness, and environmental viability.

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JULY 24, 2011

Daihatsu, the minivehicle specialist in the Toyota Group, has developed “e:S Technology (Energy Saving Technology) that it says will be at the heart of production of future motor vehicles with high fuel efficiency, low prices, and resource-saving features. and the downsizing of the particles sprayed from the injector.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

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. Comparison of different ethanol blend levels in EBDI engine. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council. Engines and Technologies.

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JUNE 11, 2016

A range of aftertreatment technology options are available to automakers seeking to achieve compliance with the impending EU Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations, according to the results of a Ricardo research project presented recently at the SIA Powertrain international conference and exhibition in Rouen, France. liter diesel engine.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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JANUARY 18, 2010

A new report from Frost & Sullivan, Implementation Roadmap of CO 2 Tax Banding in European Countries and Impact Analysis on Powertrain and Green Technology Adoption , finds that about 80% of the European vehicle sales is expected to be in the less than 150 g/km CO 2 emission band by 2015. g/km—in model year 2016.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Suppliers identified a wide range of conventional and electric technology that could be used to meet the standards. Hybrid technology was also viewed as important, along with variable valve timing, gasoline direct injection, and mass reduction. 59% said that fuel-economy standards help spur job growth. Ricardo survey.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

More than 95% of the Tucson ix FCEV’s major components were made with Korean technology through close collaboration with about 120 domestic auto parts manufacturers. Comparison of new Tucson ix FCEV (3rd generation) and Tucson FCEV (2nd generation). Earlier post.). ix FCEV Tucson FCEV. Fuel cell stack output. Drive system.

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The pneumatic hybrid engine, which follows the downsizing and supercharging paradigm, offers a fuel-saving potential that is almost equal to that of hybrid electric powertrains while inducing much lower additional mass and cost penalties, according to the ETH Zürich researchers. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing.

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Other dimensions of the Mark VIII were larger in all directions, a stark contrast to the extreme downsizing implemented on Mark VI, a measure pushed further by the tidy proportions of the Mark VII.& Worth a quick comparison, the equivalent Thunderbird weighed 3,536 pounds with a V6 engine or 3,725 with the V8.

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The technical potential to reach the GFEI target has been demonstrated, but policies are needed to ensure these technologies are widely adopted in the mass market.”. —“International comparison of light-duty vehicle fuel economy”. The trend is toward smaller displacements (downsizing). Engine power. Source: GFEI.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

technology and there is progress on the economic conversion of biomass to. In comparison, they noted, the technology for bio-chemical ethanol production from cellulosic biomass is not sufficiently developed yet. A full comparison between the different options has to be done, reflecting the present conditions.

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MAY 9, 2012

Engine downsizing and downspeeding are two strategies that can be applied to gasoline and diesel engines to improve vehicle fuel economy. The researchers then removed the variable speed turbocharger and replaced it with an Eaton R570 supercharger with TVS Supercharger technology. The team first tested the base turbocharged engine.

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Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . Tim Johnson, from Corning, in his review of diesel emission control technology at the conference, started as is his practice by a quick regulatory review. We see dramatic downsizing and boosting [as] something that’s going to for gasoline engines especially. CA LEV US T2B2 CA SULEV.

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A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends.

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Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Biggest investments in powertrain technologies over next five years. Although e-technology is still high on the agenda, respondents from the mature regions now place a greater faith in optimizing ICE technologies. Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

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The initial report recommended continuation of the program, but with revisions and better balancing to match current funding and technology levels. the validation, demonstration, and deployment of advanced truck and bus technologies, and growing their reliability sufficient for adoption in the commercial marketplace. Earlier post.).

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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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with application of various advanced technologies over a baseline naturally aspirated (NA) 1.5L Start-up Pinnacle initially has been targeting the Asian two-wheeler market with a small-displacement version of its technology (e.e., As a point of baseline comparison, an unnamed production MY2009 1.5L Downsizing with turbocharging.

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The study, by a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, University of Georgia, Aerodyne Research, California Air Resources Board (ARB), Ohio State University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. emission control technologies, and vehicle age and maintenance history. …

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Three of the NHTSA scenarios for penetration of technologies for passenger cars for MY 2016. In developing the proposed preferred alternative for the rulemaking, NHTSA also projected technology penetration and associated costs for the vehicle fleet. Technologies. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis. Click to enlarge.

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The total technology cost increment would be between €1,000 and €2,150 [(2014€)], and the fuel cost savings would be on the order of €450 per year. Deploying the full range of combustion engine technologies, including hybrid electric vehicles, would be sufficient to reduce the fleet average CO 2 emissions to 70 g/km, the study found.

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A comparison of the benefits of two different cylinder deactivation operating strategies for downsized 3-cylinder engines such as the 1.0L Even for an aggressively downsized engine such as the 1.0-liter The largest difference proved to be in cost. Schamel et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). —Andreas Schamel.

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IROX 2 joins Federal-Mogul’s family of IROX technologies which reduce friction and improve the wear resistance and fatigue limit of the bearings used in today’s highly evolved downsized engines. —Gian Maria Olivetti, Chief Technology Officer, Federal-Mogul Powertrain.

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Right : Comparison of CO 2 -emissions and performance of the GT2-concept. FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, will show its GT2 2-Stage Turbocharging System at the upcoming 2010 SAE World Congress, 13-15 April in Detroit. Left : Full load engine torque curves. Source: FEV. Click to enlarge.

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Comparison of ISFC (@42.9 For a comparison engine, Pinnacle used a 200 cc, conventional two-valve, air-cooled, carbureted model. MJ/kg) (4000 RPM) between 250cc Pinnacle and 200cc poppet valve engine. Source: Pinnacle. Click to enlarge. There is no ISFC improvement at high load.

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Overall volume of the fuel cell system was downsized by 20% compared to the previous system via modularization of bulky parts in the fuel cell system including fuel cell stack, balance of plant (BOP), inverter and high voltage junction box. Comparison of new Tucson ix FCEV (3rd generation) and Tucson FCEV (2nd generation. Drive system.

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3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. By comparison, the 2017 Tiguan with 2.0L

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Delphi says that GDCI combines the best of diesel and spark-ignited engine technology. For this reason, GDCI is a good candidate for aggressive downsizing, downspeeding, and boosting, which is a proven strategy for high vehicle-level fuel economy. —Sellnau et al. 2014-01-1300. Click to enlarge. Current study.

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At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. In fact, the PHEV is the only existing technology that acts as a vector for transitioning our society to exclusive use of renewable resources. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. Conclusions. slow charge.

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Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. Technologies combined in this package are all synergistic and provide a route to the efficient use of alternative fuels, accelerating the displacement of fossil fuels. Click to enlarge. 1] Coltman, D., Turner, J.W.G.,

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APRIL 29, 2009

Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct injection EcoBoost engines are targeted to play a significant near-term role in Ford’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption by enabling downsizing. The first application of this technology bundle in a 3.5L The first application of this technology bundle in a 3.5L Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. With AdBlue emission control technology, both diesel models meet the EU6 standard slated for introduction in 2014. BlueTEC diesel units. Earlier post.)

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