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

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The concentric camshaft features one set of lobes connected to the phaser sprocket, and a second set next to it is connected to phaser. SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2% VCD can deliver about a 4.5% improvement in fuel economy on an E-class vehicle (e.g.,

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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