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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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Other highlights include an all-aluminum crankcase, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and the standard stop-start function. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure and noise.

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Audis A1 to Launch With Four Engine Options; Energy Recuperation and Stop-Start Standard

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All of the engines employ direct fuel injection and turbocharging. 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 mph) and offers fuel economy of 3.8 liters per 100 km (43.6 liters/100 km (61.9

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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Mercedes highlights the most important measures as including: For all gasoline and diesel drive systems: Friction-optimized downsizing engines with turbocharging, direct injection and thermal management; gasoline engine with Camtronic (C 180). Regulated fuel pump and oil pump that adjust their output according to the required load.

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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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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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Viable exhaust-driven on-board ethanol reforming for improvements in fuel economy and emissions

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Blending 25-50% of this low-temperature ethanol reformate with ethanol or E85 fuels enables dilute engine operation, resulting in substantial improvements in fuel economy and emissions. Unlike high-temperature reforming, supplementary water is not required. —Sall et al.

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Ford moving to vehicle testing with advanced 2.3L MiGTDI engine research project; Tier 3 SULEV30 target with 25% fuel economy improvement

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Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. Composite intake manifold w/ integrated air-water charge air cooler assembly. Torque converter pendulum damper. The approach.