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JUNE 23, 2014

Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. I4 / 25 bar BMEP; during the concept evaluation in 2010 and 2011, the research team revised the architecture to 2.3L Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Ford Engine 247

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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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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 31, 2014

Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. The new C-Class, features a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics; and new, economical engines (along with a hybrid model). The new C-Class.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Omnivore lays the foundations for a novel and pragmatic vision of a variable compression ratio engine concept suitable for production. The automotive industry, including Lotus Engineering, has quite rightly advocated engine downsizing for four-stroke engines. Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump. Fuel system.

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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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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. They are from a broad industry cross section, including light, heavy-duty and off-road engine manufacturers, component suppliers and oil and fuel companies.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 The newly developed four-cylinder exemplifies the Audi’s downsizing strategy of substituting turbocharging for volume. liters per 100 km (43.6

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Audi Standards Engine Energy 186

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Another feature of Antonov’s all-new transmission system is a novel hydraulic circuit, which has the potential of being integrated with an oil-cooled traction motor. The virtues of downsizing and de-speeding in pursuit of increased mechanical efficiency apply to electrical machines just as much as internal combustion engines.

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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 17, 2011

Methanol first surfaced as a potentially interesting transportation fuel in the wake of the oil crisis in 1973. In the DIAB concept, DI of the knock suppressing fuel is used only in the amount required to prevent knock and gasoline is supplied to the cylinder by conventional PFI (port fuel injection).

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Transportation Fuel Coal Gasoline 257

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Transonic has successfully run on gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, heptane, ethanol, and vegetable oil in dynamometer testing. the elimination of after-treatment systems. This allows the use of economical, highly functional mixtures of renewable plant products which are not practical in either conventional spark or compression ignition engines.

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Diesel Fuel Emissions 2009 225

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APRIL 26, 2009

Using the E85 boosting concept requires two fuel tanks and vehicle owner acceptance of dual fueling. The resulting higher BMEP levels allow downsizing of the engine at equivalent vehicle performance. The resulting higher BMEP levels allow downsizing of the engine at equivalent vehicle performance. Earlier post.) Bromberg, J.B.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

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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. Federal-Mogul Powertrain received a first nomination with intended start of production in 2018.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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JULY 17, 2015

The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention. Thus evaluation of vehicles by e-miles alone omits important consideration of annual emissions.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

In addition to standardizing conventional internal combustion engines, the MQB also enables an identical mounting position for all current alternative drive concepts without limitations, from natural gas and hybrid versions to the pure electric drive. TSI, an exhaust camshaft adjuster is added. Quickly up to temperature.

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Engine Exhaust Diesel Gasoline-Electric 294

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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. This is likely to lead to an abundance and easy availability of lighter fractions like naphtha, which is the product of the initial distillation of crude oil.

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Gasoline Fuel Range Diesel 207

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APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance. Other specific features that contribute to the engine’s refinement include: A small balance-shaft mounted longitudinally in the oil sump. All vehicle applications of the 1.0 liters in displacement.

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