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Nissan Outlines Fuel-Saving Technologies Launching in FY2010; New Engines, Transmission, Stop-Start System and Hybrid System

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outlined the range of fuel-saving technologies—including 3- and 4-cylinder engines, CVT transmission with stop-start system and new hybrid system ( earlier post ) to be introduced on new models to be launched in fiscal year 2010. In Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co., class not including hybrid vehicles) fuel economy and CO 2 emissions.

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UK LowCVP Launches ‘Technology Challenge’ to Accelerate Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation; Libralato Engines First Registrant

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The UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is launching a Technology Challenge to provide a platform for promising innovations to be showcased to senior managers and directors of the component and vehicle manufacturers. Market access and investment funding are key barriers for automotive technology companies. Click to enlarge.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. Thanks to turbocharging and the use of new technologies, performance hasn’t suffered. Variable swirl technology.

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Aeristech Secures £500,000 to Support Development of Electromechanical Turbocharger

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UK-based Aeristech Ltd, recently secured £500,000 (US$760,000) with help from Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), to further the development of its Hybrid Turbocharger Technology (HTT), a electromechanical turbocharging system designed to provide superior transient response—i.e., CPT Electric Supercharger.

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Chrysler Readying Roll-out of Pentastar V-6 Engine Across 13 Models; Average 7% Fuel Efficiency Improvement

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The engine is designed for a range of specific applications, with horsepower and torque tuned for specific models. Some parts, including the exhaust manifolds, will completely disappear by virtue of being cast directly into the cylinder head. Today, the engine line-up features 32 different left and right exhaust manifolds.

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Concept: Downsized and Supercharged Hybrid Pneumatic Engine for 30%+ Reduction in Fuel Consumption

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In the pneumatic hybridization scheme, each cylinder is connected via a fully variable charge valve to a shared pressure tank. CI engines (diesels) require costly exhaust gas treatment to deal with the high raw emissions—neither being problems that can be tackled with HPE. The engine has two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder.

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Fiat Launches New 1.8L Gasoline Direct-Injection Turbo in Lancia Delta

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Produced by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) and coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, the 1.8 The system defines the angle and overlapping time of the valves with precision in order to generate direct air flow from the intake to the exhaust manifolds and start the turbocharger in very short times.

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