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MARCH 10, 2024

Created to be the brand’s new entry-offering, the Lexus LBX slots into the range where the discontinued CT 200h used to live and is actually based on the much cheaper Toyota Yaris Cross ($28,000-$39,000). But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. 2024 Lexus LBX.

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JULY 16, 2019

Further, simplicity of design and manufacturing will reduce cost and increase durability. Downspeeding is a technique that, alongside downsizing, has brought significant efficiency benefits to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Alongside MJI, this has been the key to increasing efficiency of the new ultra-lean motor.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Among Getrag’s introductions at the Frankfurt Motor Show were a new dual clutch electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated electric motor for mild hybrid applications. This architecture extends the range by up to 10% in electric mode.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

The advanced techniques that can be used to improve gearbox performance and the technical knowledge conveyed will help facilitate the development of more efficient, reliable and competitive designs. The seminar is being held on 14 October 2009 at AgustaWestland Helicopters in Yeovil. Steve Vanes.

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MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 11, 2012

The KSPG-FEV two-cylinder range extender. Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Variable valve system.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine 252

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

With this acquisition Punch Powertrain is rapidly increasing its R&D capacity in the field of power electronics with expertise covering the entire chain from product conception to production support. Furthermore, the ICE can be downsized using a larger but slower turbo to retain power requirement.

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APRIL 7, 2014

V-Charge integrates a supercharger with a mechanical variable speed drive to address a key barrier to engine downsizing by providing near instant response at any engine speed. This allows us to evolve a purpose-made unit that brings the technology much closer to market than previous proof-of-concept hardware.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 24, 2016

At the 2016 International VDI Congress “Drivetrain for Vehicles” in Friedrichshafen, Germany, John Fuller, Director of Concepts & IP for Torotrak Group, presented and discussed the company’s latest advances to optimize its full-toroidal variator technology for the light vehicle market as applied in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The development of this layshaft gearbox, which features two clutches for zero torque interrupt, is part funded by the UK TSB to design and develop a high efficiency transmission for electric vehicles. In its low speed range, Antonov’s 2-speed alternator can match the output of a much larger and more expensive single-speed alternator.

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JANUARY 27, 2016

The T-Hybrid (based on a Kia Optima) ( earlier post ) and the ADEPT (based on a Ford Focus) ( earlier post ) both utilize an advanced 48V lead-carbon battery system with bolt-on electrical components that allow for significant engine-downsizing without loss in performance. This concept vehicle is powered by the Optima’s existing 1.7

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

When crude oil comes into a refinery, it is first passed into a distillation process, which separates the crude oil into its different fractions by boiling range. Naphtha refers to the light fraction produced by distillation that is roughly in the gasoline boiling range of ~30 °C to ~200 °C. —Leermakers et al.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the FCV Concept, which presages the introduction of the series-production vehicle, made its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. Toyota’s view of hydrogen.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The A dvanced C ombustion C oncepts— E nabling S ystems and S olutions (ACCESS) is developing advanced combustion control concepts along with with an enabling system, subsystem and component level solutions for the management of multi-mode/multi-fuel combustion events. HCCI range extension with boosting.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The partners include Zytek Automotive, GKN Driveline, Motor Design Limited, AVL, Drive System Design, Williams Advanced Engineering, Delta Motorsport, Tata Steel, Bristol University, Cranfield University and Newcastle University.

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APRIL 22, 2009

Honda R&D began developing the VCR mechanism due to what Masahsi Kato, who presented a paper on the control system of the dual piston mechanism, described as drawbacks to current approaches to improving fuel-efficiency in gasoline engines of downsizing and new combustion technology. Tags: Concept Engines Engines. Kadota et al.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

ADEPT combines the two technologies, which have been demonstrated individually but not yet as an integrated system, applying the low voltage concept of ‘intelligent electrification’ for the first time to a diesel car. Earlier post.)

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MAY 6, 2011

The C-X75 concept in Paris. Jaguar will develop the micro-turbine hybrid C-X75 concept car ( earlier post ) as a limited production supercar (maximum of 250), priced at between £700,000 - £900,000 (US$1.15 - $1.48 The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The structural design considers the engine’s use in a variety of vehicle applications, allowing minimum integration effort and consistent part interchangeability. Two different pistons have been designed for the Eco and Performance Turbo engines. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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JUNE 22, 2015

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. The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. liter TDCi diesel engine.

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Diesel Ford Exhaust Cleaner Emissions 150

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines. There will be no torque deficit or other tradeoffs from essential engine downsizing and higher gearing, which now dominates the development of internal combustion engines.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Right : Comparison of CO 2 -emissions and performance of the GT2-concept. In addition to the emissions reduction of approximately 17%, the 2-stage system enables a significant increase in torque (370 N·m @1500 rpm in the FEV-designed 1.8L GT²: Two-stage Charging as a Downsizing Concept for Large SI Engines”; FEV Spectrum No.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … The concept of an “effective octane number” calculates overall knock resistance of fuel in modern engines, including the effects of charge cooling.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

The Schaeffler eSolutions concept model at NAIAS showcased technologies such as the eWheel Drive electric wheel hub drive and the eDifferential—an electric axle that allows both the specific distribution of the drive torque to individual wheels and torque vectoring to provide enhanced driving dynamics in electric and hybrid vehicles.

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MARCH 3, 2010

The i-flow concept. Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The i-flow is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator. The new, downsized 1.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

The diesel-powered concept cee’d offers CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km. To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors displayed three new low CO 2 models at the Paris Motor Show. The Eco cee’d five-door hatchback is a concept car powered by a modified version of Kia’s U2 family 1.4-liter

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The Proving Factory is a UK collaborative project designed to bridge the market gap between technology developers making innovative, low-carbon “proof of concept” prototypes, and the need to develop vehicle manufacturer’s confidence in the new technology by providing volume supply.). Background.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck Tesla Cybertruck The top of the pile when it comes to attention, the Cybertruck just about broke the internet when Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen broke two of its windows during the global unveil late in 2019. Both were way-off concept cars but show the brand is serious (eventually) about protecting its ute patch.

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APRIL 22, 2013

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. There have been a number of concepts proposed to enable such VCR systems. Working principle of FEV’s two-stage VCR system. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 17, 2014

million grant to develop and to demonstrate a new ultra fuel efficient vehicle (UFEV) vehicle concept. PPCI has demonstrated very good potential for very high fuel efficiency with low engine-out NO x and PM emissions using a range of gasoline-like fuels. Earlier post.) However, towards a production solution, significant issues remain.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Hyundai Motor’s new downsized 1.0 According to the survey, auto makers are focused on rightsizing, as opposed to just downsizing engines, to optimize vehicle performance and fuel economy as global regulations continue to drive more fuel efficiency. Also joining the range of new generation of Hyundai engines is the 1.4-liter

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MAY 11, 2010

Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. Delphi says that the common rail system will suit future generations of downsized engines in a range of vehicle classes. The pump is designed to simplify packaging and reduce weight while providing 2,000 bar maximum rail pressure.

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MARCH 7, 2019

will address natural gas engine emissions and efficiency improvements by developing a natural gas specific combustion design utilizing optimized in-cylinder charge motion and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Downsized, Optimized, High Efficiency, Spark Ignited Natural Gas Engine. Cummins Inc.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

The higher strength of the modern steel allows for a more compact piston design, which more or less compensates for the fact that the material is around three times as dense. Mercedes-Benz took account of the lower thermal conductivity of steel with design modifications such as modified cooling ducts in the pistons. millimeters).

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MAY 7, 2009

The parallel hybrid concept can be implemented in a particularly profitable manner thanks to the utilization of existing vehicle resources in the driveline. Plans include an energy-accumulating system that can be flexibly integrated in different vehicle concepts. In addition, the system does not require additional installation space.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

The extreme valve temperatures experienced on today’s highly boosted downsized engines can lead to reduced valve fatigue life and critical valve guide and stem seal temperatures, resulting in the need for expensive valve steel alloys.

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