Concept, Downsizing and Events

BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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MAY 9, 2012

The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. 2010) Valve-Event Modulated Boost System, SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-1222 doi: 10.4271/2010-01-1222.

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

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L In implementing this 50% downsizing by swept volume, the research team delivered zero degradation in driveability, performance or acceleration. Earlier post.). naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine has been replaced with a 1.0L three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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Downsizing Low Cost Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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Toyota continues prepare the market for fuel cell vehicle in 2015

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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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2015 Toyota Fuel Market

Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

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JUNE 29, 2016

The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September. The concept of “intelligent electrification” enables highly aggressive engine downsizing and down-speeding beyond what might normally be possible other than through more expensive hybridization approaches. ADEPT powertrain architecture.

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Emissions Hybrid Affordable Future

SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

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JUNE 28, 2010

The presence of low-speed pre-ignition is considered a major impediment to automobile manufacturers’ efforts to aggressively downsize engines to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The causes of low-speed pre-ignition events are not completely understood. We are already seeing concepts developed in HEDGE I enter production. —Dr.

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Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

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JANUARY 11, 2012

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. The automobile can thus be delivered with or without a range extender and allows for a modular design concept.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator.

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Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

An on-road demo event in Europe in 2016, will showcase the maturity of Nissan’s autonomous drive technology. Nissan is boosting EV battery energy density and performance, represented by the 60 kWh battery and up to 550 km (342 miles) autonomy in the Nissan IDS Concept, which is making its European premiere at Geneva.

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Nissan Building Vehicles Japan

Another engine concept to make EXPO debut

Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

Now we have details of another exciting concept to be showcased at the event. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor five-stroke concept engine at the show. The event takes place from June 16-18.

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Concept Engine Concept Engine Downsizing

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

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MAY 1, 2012

At the same event, Delphi also revealed a new common rail system for small, one- to four-cylinder diesel engines, including non-automotive applications. This concept system is expected to be ideal for heavily downsized applications and developing markets. New high pressure heavy duty common rail systems.

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National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

The concept ensures long term energy storage for delivering short bursts of power to the VTES supercharger during vehicle accelerations and to the SpeedStart stop-start device during engine re-starts. A final key element of the RegEnBoost concept is the TIGERS turbo-generator.

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Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

Acura unveils all-new electrified ARX-06 race car

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AUGUST 18, 2022

The Design Group then schemed different concepts and weight aspects over a three-week evaluation period. The Acura ARX-06 concept was then finalized in a single meeting of HPD technical leaders, who then signed off on the project. The group worked closely with ORECA on the overall aerodynamic concept of the ARX-06.

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BMT discloses its 2-speed-AMT e-Drive targeting electric pickup trucks & LCVs

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Besides this “single components” business, BMT is developing its own e-Drives concepts addressing new categories of EVs such as high-performance vehicles (sport cars or pick-up trucks) or commercial vehicles (Light-duty vehicles up to 7.5 tons or busses up to 18 tons). sec overall shifting time).

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Belgium Downsizing Porsche Electric

Nissan 1.5L, 3-cylinder 400 hp engine to complement electric Le Mans ZEOD RC powerplant

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JANUARY 27, 2014

With the entire concept of the Nissan ZEOD RC focussing heavily on downsizing and efficiency, Nissan turned to new lubricants partner Total to help develop the engine. We’re aiming to maintain our position as industry leaders in focussing on downsizing. The Nissan Deltawing made its debut in Garage 56 in 2012.).

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Nissan Engine Downsizing Gasoline-Electric

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

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MAY 8, 2013

The ACCESS project focuses on: Coordinating multi-mode combustion events to optimize engine performance with improved thermal efficiency and reduced emissions over the entire drive-cycle operating conditions. et al. , “Steady-State Combustion Development of a Downsized Multi-Cylinder Engine with Range Extended HCCI/SACI Capability,” SAE Int.

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ACCESS project targeting 30% improvement in fuel economy and SULEV emissions in light-duty gasoline engine; multi-mode SI/HCCI combustion

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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.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Light Engine

Jaguar Land Rover to lead $25M Evoque_e collaborative research project to develop new modular HEV, PHEV and BEV technology

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Starting in October 2013, the collaboration will design, develop and build three research vehicles showcasing next-generation powertrain concepts for a mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV); a Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) and a full Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

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Land Rover PHEV Zytek Plug-in

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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APRIL 17, 2014

million grant to develop and to demonstrate a new ultra fuel efficient vehicle (UFEV) vehicle concept. Delphi has been developing a multi-cylinder engine concept for PPCI combustion with the current US market gasoline (RON91).… Earlier post.) These were two main consideration in base engine design. —Sellnau et al.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

Achates Power opposed-piston diesel for TARDEC will demonstrate multi-cylinder configuration

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Two-stroke engines offer fuel efficiency advantages compared to four-stroke engines—the amount of fuel per cylinder displacement injected for each combustion event can be reduced to roughly half for the same power as a four-stroke engine. Cutaway of power module concept, showing internal gear train. Source: Achates.

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Diesel Power Powered Exhaust

Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion

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MAY 11, 2010

Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. The system in the Polo BlueMotion can deliver up to six injection events per combustion cycle. Delphi says that the common rail system will suit future generations of downsized engines in a range of vehicle classes.

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Diesel Supplies Downsizing Engine

Antonov Says New EV Transmission Technology Is Scalable to Wide Range of Passenger and Commercial Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Antonov will showcase its new and advanced 2-speed and 3-speed technology ( earlier post ) at the UK’s low carbon vehicle event LCV2010 being held at Millbrook Proving Ground on 15-16 September 2010. Detailed 3D stereolithographic models will be on display of both the 2-speed and 3-speed transmission technologies.

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Commercial Range Vehicles Downsizing

Exploring gasoline-range naphtha as a low-soot, low-NOx alternative compression ignition fuel

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

While the use of conventional diesel and gasoline pose several challenges for this approach, the Eindhoven researchers observed, other fuels in the gasoline boiling range have been shown to very suitable for the concept. The load range over which the concept can be applied depends on the reactivity of the fuel. —Chang et al.

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Gasoline Fuel Range Diesel

Delphi Highlighting New Components and Systems for Improving Fuel Consumption in Spark Ignition Engines

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

GDi is essential for the accelerating trend toward downsized turbocharged engines as by cooling the charge it allows higher boost levels or a higher compression ratio. Modern spray-guided combustion concepts have very short time intervals between injection and ignition.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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

JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

Toyota continues prepare the market for fuel cell vehicle in 2015

Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

SwRI’s HEDGE Technology Eliminates Low-Speed Pre-Ignition in Highly Boosted Engines

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

Another engine concept to make EXPO debut

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

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Acura unveils all-new electrified ARX-06 race car

BMT discloses its 2-speed-AMT e-Drive targeting electric pickup trucks & LCVs

Nissan 1.5L, 3-cylinder 400 hp engine to complement electric Le Mans ZEOD RC powerplant

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

ACCESS project targeting 30% improvement in fuel economy and SULEV emissions in light-duty gasoline engine; multi-mode SI/HCCI combustion

Jaguar Land Rover to lead $25M Evoque_e collaborative research project to develop new modular HEV, PHEV and BEV technology

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Achates Power opposed-piston diesel for TARDEC will demonstrate multi-cylinder configuration

Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion

Antonov Says New EV Transmission Technology Is Scalable to Wide Range of Passenger and Commercial Vehicles

Exploring gasoline-range naphtha as a low-soot, low-NOx alternative compression ignition fuel

Delphi Highlighting New Components and Systems for Improving Fuel Consumption in Spark Ignition Engines

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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