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DECEMBER 6, 2011

As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO 2 emissions, Valeo has acquired the Variable Torque Enhancement System (VTES) ( earlier post ) business of UK automotive technology development company Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). VTES will be integrated into Valeo’s Powertrain Systems Business Group with immediate effect.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a prototype electric vehicle (EV) motor drive system with a built-in silicon-carbide inverter. Mitsubishi Electric plans to commercialize its new EV motor system after finalizing technologies for motor/inverter cooling, further downsizing and additional efficiency. Prototype motor.

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JUNE 13, 2016

Panasonic Corporation has developed conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors realizing large capacitance and large current in a compact form factor (SMD type), suited for automotive ECUs　(Electronic Control Units) power supply circuits of HEV, EV and gasoline-powered vehicles, etc.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a new intelligent power module (IPM) and transfer molded power module (T-PM) mainly for electric and hybrid vehicle applications. Analog power-supply voltage output function monitors inverter DC-Link voltage (optional). Mass production is expected to begin in March 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

TDK Corporation and Toshiba Corporation have agreed to establish a joint venture—TDK Automotive Technologies Corporation—that will develop, manufacture and sell automotive inverters for hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

Omron Corporation will introduce later this fall the G9EN DC power relay, the world’s smallest and lightest high capacity DC power relay of its class, according to the company. This contributes not only to device downsizing and weight-reduction, but also makes wiring and mounting much simpler.

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While this is clearly being done to comply with emissions regulations without having to sacrifice power, plenty have bemoaned the company’s decision to abandon V8 powertrains whilst pivoting toward electrification.& We could go and redo the Hemi, but we realized we needed to downsize the engine and bring up the power."

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JULY 24, 2012

Eaton Corporation has received one of Nissan Motor Co.’s s “Global Innovation Award” for the Eaton TVS (Twin Vortices Series) supercharger used in the downsized DIG-S engine in the Micra. The advanced rotor design pumps additional air directly into the engine’s intake system that, when mixed with fuel, boosts power.

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Eaton Nissan Global Engine 231

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MAY 18, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corporation is. Federal-Mogul is helping engine manufacturers to increase the power output and durability of smaller engines, supporting them in a key area of their global CO 2 reduction strategies. Source: Federal-Mogul. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 8, 2012

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a prototype electric vehicle (EV) motor system with a built-in silicon carbide inverter. The company plans to commercialize the motor system after finalizing other technologies for motor/inverter cooling, downsizing and efficiency. New EV motor system with built-in silicon carbide inverter.

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JANUARY 27, 2016

The T-Hybrid (based on a Kia Optima) ( earlier post ) and the ADEPT (based on a Ford Focus) ( earlier post ) both utilize an advanced 48V lead-carbon battery system with bolt-on electrical components that allow for significant engine-downsizing without loss in performance. This concept vehicle is powered by the Optima’s existing 1.7

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Emissions Hybrid CO2 Downsizing 150

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Toshiba Corporation will expand its line-up of image-recognition processors for automotive applications with the launch of the TMPV760 series. In parallel, Toshiba has also launched a system power management IC, TC9580FTG, for optimizing TMPV760 series power management?The

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JUNE 19, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corporation has. demands of very high-power diesel engines. liter diesel (N57D30S1) engine applied in the M550d xDrive, with a specific power output of 93 kW/liter (124 bhp/liter). downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. thermal characteristics that high-power diesels require.

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Diesel Light Engine Downsizing 271

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

Toshiba Corporation launched its first direct methanol fuel-cell product: Dynario, an external power source that delivers power to mobile digital consumer products. Dynario’s DMFC delivers almost instant refueling that untethers electrical equipment from AC adapters and power outlets. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Japan Fuel Power Powered 199

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies’ VTES (Variable Torque Enhancement System) electric supercharger ( earlier post ) is being incorporated in a project by engine developer AVL ( earlier post ) and will also feature in the Ricardo-led £3 million (US$5-million) HyBoost program announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September ( earlier post ).

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AUGUST 3, 2016

American consumers are strongly influenced by fuel efficiency and the price of gas when purchasing a vehicle, according to a new survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation on behalf of Johnson Controls. Joe Walicki, president of Johnson Controls Power Solutions.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Further, the benefits of some technologies are not completely represented in the tests used to estimate corporate average fuel economy (CAFE). Turbocharging and downsizing can also yield fuel consumption reductions. NHTSA also asked that the NRC add to its assessment technologies that have emerged since that report was prepared.

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel 210

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MAY 5, 2015

Most battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) manufacturers in Europe and the US have been adopting onboard chargers with a power output between 3 to 3.7 Now, EV manufacturers are moving towards onboard chargers with a power output greater than 6.6 Consequently, onboard chargers with power ratings between 3 to 3.7

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

Promoting the downsizing and improvement of power control units in hybrids and PHVs, etc.; focusing development resources on the commercial application of silicon carbide power semiconductors (jointly developed with Denso Corporation and Toyota Central R&D Labs.,

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2010 Toyota CO2 Vehicles 150

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

Panasonic Corporation has developed an 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 The new battery provides long-lasting power to laptops. This high energy density battery can also contribute to downsizing and weight reduction of portable devices. Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. The new 3.1

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JANUARY 30, 2012

DENSO Corporation has developed its first EGR cooler for gasoline engines. As OEs around the world look to downsize engines to help meet the increasingly stringent regulations, EGR systems are becoming more necessary to optimize the powertrain combustion process and improve fuel economy. DENSO EGR cooler. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Gasoline Engine Exhaust 231

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Federal-Mogul Corporation has jointly developed with Mercedes-Benz a piston technology for Daimler’s latest V6 diesel engine that helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. These attributes all lead to reductions in diesel engine fuel consumption and emissions, with improved power output. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Mercedes Engine Downsizing 225

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JANUARY 25, 2015

Dana Holding Corporation is now offering its Spicer PowerBoost hydraulic-hybrid system for field testing by off-highway original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs). ton) front-end loader and more than 500 hours on a telescopic boom handler powered by an 83 kW (111 hp) engine. tonne (6k to 8k) lifting capacity.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

There is also thermal management; you need the radiator, you need a couple of valves, you need pumps, you need power for that. Added to these are the electrically powered auxiliary units, extremely lightweight structural parts, heat-pump components and range extenders. You have a second thermal management circuit for the battery.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Re-emphasizing the general technology points that have emerged over the past few months at different events while adding a bit more detail, Yoshikazu Tanaka, Product General Manager of the Product Planning Group, said at the Geneva show that Toyota’s current fuel cell (FC) system features an output power density of 3.0 Click to enlarge.

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2015 Toyota Fuel Market 274

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter Both powerful and rhythmic acceleration are realized. Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%. Ah, 212 V).

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MARCH 7, 2019

Downsized, Optimized, High Efficiency, Spark Ignited Natural Gas Engine. This combination of technologies seeks to solve the technical challenges of dispensing uncertainty and heat of compression that results in natural gas vehicles being under-filled. Plug-in Hybrid CNG Drayage Truck “PHET”.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When presented with a list of technologies analyzed within a National Academies of Science report ( earlier post ) that might be used to meet fuel-efficiency standards, suppliers picked turbocharging and engine downsizing, along with higher-speed automatic transmissions, as the most critical.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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APRIL 21, 2009

DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. In addition, DENSO also expects an increase in gasoline-powered vehicles with turbochargers to meet the demand for higher engine power as downsizing progresses. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Gas Cleaner Emissions Downsizing 199

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., reducing displacement to improve fuel economy and offsetting the resulting loss of power and torque via charging—is an effective approach to reducing fuel consumption, Mazda has chosen a different route. Click to enlarge. Mazda and hybrids.

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APRIL 27, 2016

Honda also sees the possibility of a “hydrogen-powered society” based on renewable energy and renewable-energy-generated hydrogen. Accordingly, Honda has not only launched FCVs that use hydrogen, but has also developed compact hydrogen stations that generate hydrogen, and external power output devices that get connected to FCVs.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

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JULY 7, 2015

To ensure accurate monitoring of the route, journey time and distance driven, the record car was fitted with a tracking device, provided by fleet telematics and stolen vehicle recovery expert, TRACKER (part of the Tantalum Corporation). The new 1.6

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There was little difference between the two by the end as the Blass adopted LSC features and power. In 1984 when the Mark VII was newly on sale, Corporate Program #12 was launched. Bill Blass became the de facto base trim should a customer not want the sportier image of the only other option, LSC. Only trim remained to tell them apart.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In an earlier rulemaking, NHTSA reformed the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards with a size-based standard based on footprint. Variable valve timing: alters the timing or phase of the intake valve, exhaust valve, or both, primarily to reduce pumping losses, increase specific power, and control residual gases. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 16, 2016

million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. West Virginia University Research Corporation.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Power and Associates to project the technology segmentation necessary to achieve anticipated fuel economy mandates in 2025. CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. 51 mpg, by the year 2025.

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