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JUNE 24, 2016

At the 2016 International VDI Congress “Drivetrain for Vehicles” in Friedrichshafen, Germany, John Fuller, Director of Concepts & IP for Torotrak Group, presented and discussed the company’s latest advances to optimize its full-toroidal variator technology for the light vehicle market as applied in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. real-world fuel economy, performance, drivability, reliability, and safety.

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MARCH 14, 2010

In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

There are four elements when in place that Nissan thinks will encourage wider market adoption of hybrids, Thunes said: affordable cost; meaningful fuel economy gains; a rational evolution from conventional powertrains to hybrid powertrains; and preserving cabin space and cargo area. Overall fuel economy is improved in a wide range.

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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.

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JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). Note that the 2010 base year has been adjusted from 0.88

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APRIL 23, 2012

The internal combustion engine is a chemical process, not a thermodynamic cycle, Foster said, and all of the energy in the fuel is theoretically available to be converted into work. An increase in pumping requirements for any reason carries a fuel economy penalty. If that is the case, why do we fall so short? —Dave Foster.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. To achieve these results, PureTech development called for a number of changes, chief among which were: Downsizing. Reduced internal friction. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, Fuel economy for the V6-equipped model is expected to be 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined (10.7,

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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. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 The newly developed four-cylinder exemplifies the Audi’s downsizing strategy of substituting turbocharging for volume. mph) and offers fuel economy of 3.8

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Kia Motors Europe will unveil a new Kia cee’d GT Line specification at the 85 th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva on 3 March. In addition to a range of visual upgrades, the new cee’d GT Line features the debut of Kia’s all-new downsized 1.0-liter Kia cee’d GT Line. Click to enlarge. World premiere for Kia’s new 1.0-liter

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JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE).

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Fuel Efficiency Improvement Technologies for Conventional Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection Multi-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine. Only statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) will be considered for Phase II funding consideration.

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APRIL 10, 2013

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. The new Cascada mid-size convertible is the first Opel model available with the new engine.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

In addition to standardizing conventional internal combustion engines, the MQB also enables an identical mounting position for all current alternative drive concepts without limitations, from natural gas and hybrid versions to the pure electric drive. NO x storage catalytic converter or selective catalytic reduction system (SCR).

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JANUARY 28, 2014

The initial discussions between the FIA and the engine manufacturers were focused on delivering a more efficient internal combustion engine and more potent Hybrid systems. The fundamental challenge is to convert as much of the chemical energy in the fuel, into mechanical energy, as efficiently as possible at the prescribed flow rate.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. The re-engineered 7G-TRONIC PLUS boasts an integrated ECO start stop function, lower converter slip and optimized efficiency. BlueTEC diesel units. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Three strikes and Audi is definitely IN at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 It injects AdBlue upstream of a DeNOx converter with NOx catalytically reduced.

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JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ford views EcoBoost as a strategy as well as a product—one that will serve as a key element of Ford’s CO 2 and fuel economy product strategy—said Dan Kapp, Director, Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing on the company’s fuel economy strategies in Dearborn. Planning background.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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