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

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Honda R&D began developing the VCR mechanism due to what Masahsi Kato, who presented a paper on the control system of the dual piston mechanism, described as drawbacks to current approaches to improving fuel-efficiency in gasoline engines of downsizing and new combustion technology. mm with reference to the piston pin.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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

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From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., The S-VT system is supported by the adoption of a compact electronic variable-pressure oil pump. liter MZR engine. SKYACTIV-D. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 EA211 refers to a family of advanced gasoline engines and incorporates both three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines. Other new options are Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. 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. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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I believe strongly that this country has to get off oil," he says, sitting beside a massive V-16 engine on display in his office. because, even E85, we wish that would roll out a lot faster -- but, the only infrastructure thats really in place, besides oil, is electricity distribution. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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