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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. liter engine with electrically assisted exhaust gas turbocharger.

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BMW looks into intelligent heat management

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Currently even a highly efficient combustion engine will only convert around one third of the energy in the fuel into traction to propel the car, while the remaining two thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment. BMW hopes to fit a larger thermoelectric generator in the exhaust system in the future.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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Exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spiral-shaped paths to the turbine wheel. This reduces exhaust back-pressure at low engine rpm, allowing the energy of the exhaust gas pulses to be utilized as efficiently as possible. BMW 320i, BMW 318d and BMW 316d.

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Fiat updates 500L range for 2014 with new 120 hp diesel and gasoline engines, LPG version

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These include a smart alternator that recovers energy while coasting and stores it in the battery; engine cooling circuit optimization that reduces the warm-up time; and a variable displacement oil pump that adjusts the oil pressure in the most appropriate way, reducing the power consumed by the pump. Turbo Petrol LPG.

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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

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In the familiar gasoline engines of the previous EA111 series, the (‘hot’) exhaust side was at the front, and the engines were mounted with a forward tilt. The advantage is that the exhaust line, driveshafts and gearbox mounting position can be standardized. TSI, an exhaust camshaft adjuster is added.

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New engines in Mercedes-Benz A-Class lower fuel consumption up to 26% compared to preceding models

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The A 200 CDI has multiple exhaust gas recirculation to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The oil injection nozzles and the water pump are activated only when required, in order to save energy and fuel. The controlled oil pump. additionally reduces oil flow and thus fuel consumption. 100 kW variants. recirculation (EGR).

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Infiniti Introducing New Renault-Nissan Alliance 3.0L V6 Diesel in Europe

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We have established Infiniti as the luxury performance brand thanks in part to the remarkable multi-award winning VQ petrol engine that powers most of the models in the range. Special tuning of the exhaust note provides a pleasantly sporting note at about 2,500 rpm under hard acceleration.

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