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MAY 15, 2018

Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. By electronically controlling the MHSG using the inverter, the system switches seamlessly between two modes: “motor” and “generator”. The powertrain will also be adapted for use in gasoline engines.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The compressor is compatible with both gasoline and diesel engines. The electric compressor fits in well and without any constraints with the proven strategy of downsizing, the company said. The motor and the electronic components are cooled by a water jacket connected to the engine cooling system.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. Like the FR-Hybrid, FF-Hybrid also uses Nissan’s one-motor, two-clutch configuration, which Nissan calls Intelligent Dual Clutch control. Earlier post.) —Owen Thunes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

class gasoline engine. In Tokyo, Honda Motor Co., 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.

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MARCH 3, 2011

Ford introduced its new new B-MAX concept vehicle at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, providing an early preview of its plans for the European small car market. 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. Earlier post.). Like the 1.6-

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

Fiat Group and Fiat Powertrain Technology introduced their new air management technology Multiair at the Geneva Motor Show. Applied to a turbocharged, downsized engine, MultiAir can contribute to up to a 25% reduction in fuel consumption over conventional naturally aspirated engines with the same performance, according to Fiat.

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Downsizing Gasoline Fuel Economy Engine 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

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. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing. Downsizing the engine in this instance halves the number of cylinders from four to two. Rüegg / ETH Zurich.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2013

The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy. A control shaft and connecting links pivot the eccentric carrier. Earlier post.). Resources.

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Engine Eaton Fuel Economy Downsizing 207

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JULY 7, 2014

liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. liter gasoline engine especially for use in the 2015 NX 300h.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

At the upcoming 79 th International Motor Show in Geneva, France-based MCE-5 Development will showcase its first vehicle application (a Peugeot 407) of a prototype 1.5-liter 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).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 23, 2007

Ford is now getting the word out that the Ford Edge crossover platform gives the company "the ultimate in flexibility in researching advanced propulsion technology" and thus could easily use a small gasoline or downsized diesel engine in lieu of the fuel cell.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The front end’s compact package was made possible through the consistent downsizing of all F-CELL components. F800 Plug-in Hybrid, Gasoline. Electric motor output (kW/hp). The 45-liter gasoline tank is mounted behind the rear seat backrests, again in the interest of crash safety and to save space. Engine output (kW/hp).

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

CPT announced the world’s first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for ‘quasi continuous’ boosting of commercial diesel and gasoline engines at the annual supercharging conference held at the Technical University of Dresden in 2012. —Andy Dickinson. Earlier post.) —Andy Dickinson.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

(The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX—unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show—for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010. “People downsize cars, not expectations. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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MAY 6, 2013

This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. The reduced slip on the lockup clutch gives a more direct connection to the accelerator pedal and therefore provides greater agility, the company says. Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Infiniti unveiled the new VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo)—the first production-ready variable compression ratio engine. liter turbo gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced diesel powertrain without the equivalent emissions. Earlier post.)

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Infinity Engine Fuel Exhaust 150

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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

For the electric-powered vehicles, the electricity cost is relatively low, reflecting the low cost of electricity and the high efficiency of batteries and motors. The gasoline, on the other hand, is a large expense, especially for the conventional vehicle. Their scenario assumed that 50% of the distance driven is connected dynamically.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Additionally, says Allan Cooper, European projects coordinator for ALABC, as with conventional starter-motor batteries, advanced lead-carbon batteries can be charged at minus 30 °C (-22°F), which is not possible with lithium-ion batteries. These compact electrical machines can be rated up to 12.5

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

We fully expected to have one or two contenders from General Motors’ ambitious lineup of Ultium-based vehicles contending for the Most Important title. Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway. Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Stoichiometric gasoline direct-injection technology: injects fuel at high pressure directly into the combustion chamber to improve cooling of the air/fuel charge within the cylinder, which allows for higher compression ratios and increased thermodynamic efficiency. This reduces pumping losses at lighter loads in comparison to a larger engine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. The first testing phase of Lotus Engineering’s Omnivore variable compression ratio, flex-fuel direct injection two-stroke engine ( earlier post ) has been successfully completed on gasoline. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

We fully expected to have one or two contenders from General Motors’ ambitious lineup of Ultium-based vehicles contending for the Most Important title. Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway. Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the first model publicly shown based on the MQB: the Cross Coupé all-wheel-drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). EA211 series gasoline engines. A BlueMotion Technology pack (Stop/Start system and battery regeneration) is tailored to the EA211 gasoline engines. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. They will be joined by the end of this year by a new small-displacement gasoline engine family. SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. CDTI’s engine control unit, developed in-house by General Motors. Compared to Opel’s previous 1.6-liter

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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