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Simulation study finds “Millerizing” the Scuderi split-cycle engine could enable 50% engine downsizing with retention of power and torque, along with reduced fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2012

Simulation study finds Miller version of Scuderi engine can deliver twice the BMEP as naturally aspirated version, theoretically enabling 50% downsizing while maintaining performance. In a naturally aspirated conventional engine, this would result in a loss of BMEP, but an increase in thermal efficiency. Source: Scuderi.

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Power

Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2013

Technologies in the EA888 engine line. liter turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TSI engine, which will gradually replace the 2.5-liter The EA888 is one of the Volkswagen Group’s three major engine lines: EA 211 (gasoline engines 1.0l to 1.6l); EA 888 (Gen3 gasoline engines 1.8l Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing Engine America 2014

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid

New Efficient Supercharger with Variable Drive for Downsized Gasoline Engines

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Turbo lag can become increasingly intrusive as engines get smaller. Superchargers are mechanically geared to enhance performance at either low or high engine speeds. The need to reduce CO 2 emissions is leading to downsized engines, heavily boosted by turbo- or supercharging. million today to 12 million by 2016.

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Downsizing Gasoline Engine Exhaust

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2009

Schematic of downsized and supercharged four-stroke hybrid pneumatic spark injection engine. The reduction in fuel consumption is obtained mainly through enabling the effective use of a heavily downsized engine, rather than from regenerative efficiency. Source: ETH Zürich. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Downsizing Concept Engine Hybrid

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

Christopher Thomas, BorgWarner VP, Advanced Engineering, Engine Group and VP, Advanced Engineering, Drivetrain Group presented the basic concepts of VEMB and current BorgWarner test results at the recent SAE 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium. VCD can deliver about a 4.5%

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Downsizing Economy Engine

Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta this week, Bosch is showcasing its portfolio of automated, connected and electrified technologies for commercial vehicles. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles. Powertrain concepts. Thermal management.

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Connect Connected Commercial Future

Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2020

Furthermore, the electrical vacuum pump is not connected to the engine oil lubrication system. In hybrids, electric vacuum pumps permit driving purely electrically when the combustion engine is switched off, as full braking power assistance is retained.

PHEV

PHEV Downsizing Electric Electrical

CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. tonnes gross vehicle weight.

Water

Water Commercial Engine Diesel

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

At the SAE 2013 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Symposium in Anaheim this week, Owen Thunes, Senior Project Engineer, Zero Emissions Research Group at Nissan, provided an updated overview of the company’s development efforts on the upcoming FF (Front-engine, Front-wheel drive) hybrid system. Earlier post.)

Engine

Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion

Mitsubishi Motors introducing 2 PHEV and 1 hybrid concept SUVs at Tokyo Motor Show

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

It is based on a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system comprising a 3.0-liter liter V6 supercharged MIVEC engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with a high-output motor and a high-capacity battery. liter direct-injection turbocharged MIVEC engine.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Motor

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2013

VCR 4-cylinder engine (projected data) from a 2011 report by Envera. All three engine BSFC curves correspond to an engine speed of 2000 rpm.Click to enlarge. The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing.

Engine

Engine Eaton Fuel Economy Downsizing

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Mazda

Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, liter engine, with high-efficiency combustion, cooled EGR and an optimized ITMS cooling system, delivers 187 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 178 lb. liter engine couples to an 8-speed automatic transmission for excellent efficiency and acceleration.

Tucson

Tucson Hyundai PHEV SUV

Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Europe Ford Economy

FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

Green Car Congress

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. The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Downsizing

Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

class gasoline engine. outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. Gasoline engine.

Honda

Honda Plug-in Hybrid Engine

New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

liter, direct-injected and multi-port-injected gasoline engine as well as 1.6-liter, liter engine couples to an 8-speed automatic transmission for excellent efficiency and acceleration. liter engine provides quick and crisp shifts. Moreover, passenger volume increases by six cubic feet, to 108.2 cubic feet, to 38.7 cubic feet.

Tucson

Tucson Hyundai Plug-in Gasoline-Electric

ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Pneumatic hybrid engine on the test bench. Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. If fuel is also injected, the engine responds quickly. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing.

Hybrid

Hybrid Engine Downsizing 2009

MAHLE Powertrain presents new prototype 48-volt battery for mild-hybrid vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

MAHLE Powertrain engineers paid a great deal of attention to the design of the busbars and electrical connections within the battery, as any high resistance in these components can be an additional heat source and limit the power capability of the system.

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Volt Batteries Battery Hybrid

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

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. Select Engines. dCi engines. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

Oerlikon Graziano modifies RWD Lancia 037 rally car with new front-axle hybrid system to create 4WD vehicle

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2013

The modified Lancia 037 kept its original rear-axle powered by the internal combustion engine coupled with the manual transmission, said Stefano Bertolotto, Oerlikon Graziano Design Engineer for Electric Vehicles.

Hybrid

Hybrid Downsizing Congress Vehicles

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

Green Car Congress

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

Mitsubishi Motors to unveil two plug-in hybrid concepts at Tokyo Motor Show 2013

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

The Concept GC-PHEV is a “connected car” that also offers next-generation preventive safety technology and driver support technology through wireless connectivity. The latest fuel efficiency technologies adopted in the MITSUBISHI Concept AR include the use of a downsized direct-injection turbocharged engine.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Plug-in Concept 2013

Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. If the battery has sufficient charge, the combustion engine turns off automatically during in-gear deceleration and braking.

Kia

Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid

Honda provides first look at 2015 hybrid F1 Power Unit

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2014

During the 2014 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Honda will offer a sneak preview film of the F1 power unit under development, including the engine revving sound at the Honda stand at Suzuka Circuit (2-5 October 2014). In 2014, the regulations for F1 engine and energy recovery systems were changed. liter engines were downsized to 1.6

Honda

Honda 2015 Power Powered

Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

Engineers from Honda R&D Co., presented a pair of papers at the SAE 2009 World Congress describing the development of a variable compression ratio (VCR) engine enabled by a dual piston mechanism. liter, 4-cylinder engine, the dual piston mechanism was able to adjust the engine from a CR of 9.6 and back again.

Honda

Honda Concept Engine Downsizing

Pierburg GmbH electric compressor for turbos

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Pierburg GmbH, part of the KSPG Group, has developed an electric compressor for spontaneously boosting the charge pressure of engines fitted with an exhaust-gas turbocharger. The compressor is compatible with both gasoline and diesel engines. Initial prototypes are now being tested by various customers.

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Electric Electrical

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

VCRi engine with two-stage turbocharger. liter MCE-5 VCRi (variable compression ratio) gasoline engine. V6 engine), and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm (comparable to a V8 gasoline engine). V6 engine), and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm (comparable to a V8 gasoline engine).

Engine

Engine Vehicles Gasoline-Electric MPG

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. liter Ti-VCT engine and PowerShift dual-clutch transmission for the North American market will not be marketed in Europe. Earlier post.).

Ford

Ford Engine Global Market

New 4-cylinder 2.3L EcoBoost on Lincoln MKC small SUV; future EcoBoost prospects

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Other engines in Ford’s EcoBoost family are the 1.0-liter liter four-cylinder engines; and the 3.5-liter

Louisville

Louisville Exhaust Future Fuel Economy

Has Mercedes-Benz Forgotten What Constitutes Luxury?

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

But the company has promised a new visual interface, developed with game-engine graphics from Unity, that is supposed to help drivers communicate with the new voice assistant. The proprietary Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) is said to boast a voice assistant that uses artificial intelligence and more space for screens than ever before.

Mercedes

Mercedes Las Vegas Chinese Installation

A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. Current MHEV systems typically consist of an engine coupled to a belt-integrated starter generator (BISG).

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Battery Powered Fuel Economy Power Powered

Renault introduces ZE-ready concept with drone Flying Companion; targeting new markets

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The KWID CONCEPT is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-liter liter gasoline turbocharged engine mated to dual-clutch transmission EDC. The vertically-mounted TFT touchscreen display acts as the dashboard in the KWID CONCEPT and also provides access to connected services. KWID Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Market India Connect

ZF showcasing second-generation 8HP 8-speed transmission at NAIAS; additional 3% boost in fuel savings

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2015

ZF has further optimized the new transmission generation for the requirements of modern engine technology. Furthermore, the objective was to take the changing vibration behavior of the increasingly economical yet, at the same time, more powerful downsizing units into account. on the new 8HP by means of optimized gearsets.

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Fuel Downsizing Engine Detroit

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

engine and 6-speed transmission. XL Hybrids’ hybrid electric powertrain is a low-cost, low-risk, bolt-on, post-transmission parallel hybrid technology designed for Class 1–3 commercial vehicles that integrates seamlessly with the conventional internal combustion engine and transmission. We listen to CAN, collect signals. Both the 2.0

Hybrid

Hybrid Fuel Lithium Ion Boston

Toshiba image recognition processor delivers advanced functionality for monocular cameras in ADAS applications

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Optimizing the circuit to downsize the ADAS monocular camera module enables the device’s reduced package size (17mm x 17mm BGA with 521 pins and 0.65mm ball pitch) and an anticipated 50-percent reduction in power consumption compared to the existing product TMPV7608XBG.

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Downsizing 2018 Light America

BorgWarner Combined Regulated Two-Stage and VTG Turbo Technologies for New BMW 740d

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

Working with BMW, BorgWarner combined two advanced turbocharging technologies—regulated two-stage (R2S) and variable turbine geometry (VTG)— to accelerate BMW’s engine downsizing strategy without compromising power and torque. BorgWarner’s R2S turbocharging system consists of two series-connected turbochargers.

BMW

BMW Downsizing Fuel Economy MPG

Torotrak shifting strategic focus in response to electrification trend; focus on KERS, away from V-Charge

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2017

Torotrak has been in commercial discussions with passenger car Tier 1s and OEMs as they seek to understand the full capability of V-Charge—Torotrak’s variable-drive mechanical supercharger that can enable ambitious engine downsizing ( earlier post ). This remains true even at very low engine speeds. Click to enlarge.

Charging

Charging Engine Commercial Diesel

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Each area represents technological advances by Nissan – safety innovations through autonomous technology such as high-stability control and high-reliability drive systems; high-efficiency powertrains, including alternative and conventional fuel engines with advanced transmissions; and energy management solutions. Nissan Intelligent Driving.

Nissan

Nissan Building Vehicles Japan

Ford introduces B-MAX concept, previewing plans for small car market; 1.0L EcoBoost and start/stop

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2011

This new body design eliminates the traditional B-pillar structure at the trailing edge of the front door, which connects the roof to the floor. This format has already been engineered for production. liter Ford EcoBoost gasoline engine equipped with the Ford Auto-Start-Stop system. The B-MAX is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter

Ford

Ford Concept Market Downsizing

New Toshiba image-recognition processors for ADAS; night-time pedestrian detection and 3D reconstruction

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Connected to multiple, Full HD cameras, the processors analyzes color gradients in supplied images and achieves a night-time detection rate of pedestrians that matches the day-time recognition rate of the company’s current devices. Sample shipments start from the end of this month, with mass production scheduled to start in November 2015.

DC

DC Downsizing 2015 Power

EVO Electric to Demonstrate Plug-in Hybrid Black Cab at Bridgestone Eco-Rally 2010; DuoDrive System with Axial Flux Motor

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

The DuoDrive system is fitted to the taxi by replacing the taxi gearbox with a generator connected to the rear of the engine, a clutch and an electric motor connected to the rear wheels. EVO Electric is actively working on a number of range extender engines that could fulfill this purpose. DuoDrive system layout.

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Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors

Honda developing eVTOL, heading to space with robots and rockets

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Honda is currently working on downsizing the hardware and further improvement of the precision of robotic hand movements such as “grasping” and “manipulation.” These research themes were adopted by the JAXA Space Exploration Innovation Hub and the joint research began in February of this year. Reusable small rocket.

Honda

Honda Water Renewable Hydrogen

Simulation study finds “Millerizing” the Scuderi split-cycle engine could enable 50% engine downsizing with retention of power and torque, along with reduced fuel consumption

Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

New Efficient Supercharger with Variable Drive for Downsized Gasoline Engines

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

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

Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

Mitsubishi Motors introducing 2 PHEV and 1 hybrid concept SUVs at Tokyo Motor Show

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Hyundai plans 12 new SUV models through 2021; ICE, hybrid, PHEV, BEV; 2022 Tucson

Ford launching major new product push in Europe; fuel economy and 1.0L EcoBoost engine; first Ford full hybrid car for Europe

FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

New powertrain line-up for Hyundai 2022 Tucson

ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

MAHLE Powertrain presents new prototype 48-volt battery for mild-hybrid vehicles

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

Oerlikon Graziano modifies RWD Lancia 037 rally car with new front-axle hybrid system to create 4WD vehicle

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

Mitsubishi Motors to unveil two plug-in hybrid concepts at Tokyo Motor Show 2013

Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

Honda provides first look at 2015 hybrid F1 Power Unit

Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

Pierburg GmbH electric compressor for turbos

MCE-5 Development to Show Vehicle Equipped with Prototype Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

New 4-cylinder 2.3L EcoBoost on Lincoln MKC small SUV; future EcoBoost prospects

Has Mercedes-Benz Forgotten What Constitutes Luxury?

A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

Renault introduces ZE-ready concept with drone Flying Companion; targeting new markets

ZF showcasing second-generation 8HP 8-speed transmission at NAIAS; additional 3% boost in fuel savings

Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

Toshiba image recognition processor delivers advanced functionality for monocular cameras in ADAS applications

BorgWarner Combined Regulated Two-Stage and VTG Turbo Technologies for New BMW 740d

Torotrak shifting strategic focus in response to electrification trend; focus on KERS, away from V-Charge

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

Ford introduces B-MAX concept, previewing plans for small car market; 1.0L EcoBoost and start/stop

New Toshiba image-recognition processors for ADAS; night-time pedestrian detection and 3D reconstruction

EVO Electric to Demonstrate Plug-in Hybrid Black Cab at Bridgestone Eco-Rally 2010; DuoDrive System with Axial Flux Motor

Honda developing eVTOL, heading to space with robots and rockets

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