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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

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Simulation study finds Miller version of Scuderi engine can deliver twice the BMEP as naturally aspirated version, theoretically enabling 50% downsizing while maintaining performance. Applying the Miller cycle to the Scuderi engine (right) entails downsizing of the compression cylinder. Source: Scuderi. Click to enlarge.

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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Murata has extensive experience and knowledge of RF technology and downsizing. At ISO level, the tire industry came to an agreement on the RFID communication protocol, the tire serial number format (SGTIN96), the definition of tire tags and their attachment to tires, and conformance test methods.

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Visit to Cellestial E-Mobility : Electric Tractor startup

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So we have a clutch that connects to a huge flywheel. The flywheel is downsized to give a continuum between shift of gears, else unlike a ICE engine, when you take your leg off the pedal, the motor goes zero torque when you are re-engaging gears. Of course, I am basing this comparison on my experience with cars and not other tractors.

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Second Sight’s Implant Technology Gets a Second Chance

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It works, we could definitely drive plasticity. Cortigent Balzer, who has no connection with Cortigent, is impressed with the specifications of the new stroke device but sees challenges ahead. “If When we put those stimulators in patients, we had a few patients who got just remarkably better,” Balzer told IEEE Spectrum. “It

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. Opel—in which GM has said it will invest €4 billion (US$5.3

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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“It very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us,” Lutz said of Toyota’s potential delay. 1 competitor has some problems with their technology, and I do think that it very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us to be first to market with a genuine plug-in hybrid.".Lutz I think that our No.

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