Cost, Detroit and Downsizing

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius, according to David Boggs, Ricardo Technical Specialist, Engines, in a presentation at the recent 2011 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER) hosted by the Department of Energy in Detroit.

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Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions

Mercedes-Benz launching E 300 BlueTEC diesel and E 400 gasoline hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The new hybrid models, based on a modular hybrid system, make their world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show and will appear on the market over the course of the year. Meanwhile, notes Mercedes, the extra cost involved is only moderate. The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.

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Mercedes Detroit Gasoline Hybrid

FEV showcasing plug-in hybrid transmission at SAE World Congress

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

is showcasing its most recent transmission design at the SAE World Congress in Detroit, Mich. FEV North America, Inc. in hybrid transmission’s capabilities include a 2?speed Click to enlarge. FEV used a clean sheet approach to develop a transmission with such capability. clutch transmission. The transmission is package?neutral

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Congress Plug-in Plug Hybrid

ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

A member of the ETH research team, which is led by Lino Guzzella, Professor of Thermotronics, will present a paper on their work at the upcoming SAE World Congress 2009 in Detroit in April—one of a number to be presented on the topic there. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing. Dönitz et al. Sasa Trajkovic et al.

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Hybrid Engine Downsizing 2009

Alan Taub: GM pushing on split-cycle engine technology in the lab; looking for low-load efficiency and packaging

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Alan Taub said that the company is putting on a “ major thrust ” in its R&D laboratory to see if it can get split-cycle technology “ moving ” He made the remarks during the introductory plenary session today at the DOE’s 17 th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit.

GM

GM Engine Downsizing Detroit

FEV showcasing 48V technology at 2016 SAE World Congress

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2016

FEV will showcase some of its 48-Volt technology capabilities at the 2016 SAE World Congress next week in Detroit. However, the plug-in hybrid that offers so much benefit in this regard also necessitates massive intervention into the design of the transmission which generates additional cost.

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Congress 2016 Volt DC

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Hugh Blaxill, Managing Director of Mahle Powertrain, for example, said that the current surge in volume of 4-cylinder engines along with the rapid ramp in direct injection and variable valvetrain technologies across all manufacturers marks the start of a sharp increase in downsized applications and hybrid powertrains.

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International Future Engine EPA

SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium opens with consideration of alternative engine designs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

SAE’s 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit—the second as an immediate precursor to the SAE World Congress—opened on Sunday with a consideration of several alternative engine designs: opposed piston 2-stroke (Achates Power); variable compression ratio (MCE-5); split cycle (Scuderi); and advanced rotary (Liquid Piston).

Engine

Engine Design Congress Downsizing

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Detroit rear axles were upgraded for the Freightliner SuperTruck. .; and anti-idle testing in both a cold chamber and hot chamber.

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2009 Engine Detroit Oregon

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford made a splash at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with the introduction of 10 C-segment cars, including a new hybrid and plug-in hybrid based on the C-MAX ( earlier post )—this following on the roll-out the prior week of the Ford Focus Electric ( earlier post ). .; —Barb Samardzich.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

KSPG is showcasing the unit, along with other of its engine efficiency technologies such as the UniValve variable valve system, at the Detroit Auto Show. The advantages of such power units lie in the fact that they reduce battery size and costs and lower additional related weight. Variable valve system.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine

NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Cost-effectiveness of vehicle electrification using today’s assumptions. The study by Aaron Brooker, Matthew Thorton and John Rugh aimed to identify possible pathways to cost-effective vehicle electrification by evaluating a variety of scenarios and technology improvements. The EHEV pathway is the dynamic, road-charged hybrid.

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Plug-in Plug Vehicles PHEV

SwRI simulations indicate Scuderi split-cycle engine consumes 25% less fuel than comparable conventional engine in Cavalier; 36% reduction with hybrid configuration

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2011

With turbocharging, we can have some huge gains, we can downsize the engine and produce very big power. For the same size engine in terms of displacement, [a Scuderi engine] would cost about the same as a conventional engine. Our advantage is dramatic downsizing, especially when you go to turbocharging. —Sal Scuderi.

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Engine Fuel Hybrid Downsizing

FEV to Show GT2 2-Stage Turbo Charging Unit at SAE World Congress

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2010

FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, will show its GT2 2-Stage Turbocharging System at the upcoming 2010 SAE World Congress, 13-15 April in Detroit. The 2-stage turbocharger equipped engine meets customer needs for a cost effective means of further reducing CO 2 emissions. FEV, Inc., (FEV)

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Congress Charging Downsizing Detroit

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2012

The company presented these latest test results in a paper at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit. Thus the Pinnacle engine offers the twin benefits of low emissions and improved efficiency at a low cost—an especially attractive proposition for their initial target market. Source: Pinnacle. Click to enlarge.

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Light Fuel Economy Engine Fuel

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

That limited-edition LaFerrari cost more than $1 million new, and a used model recently sold for $3.1 Automakers are finding it difficult to challenge those boldface numbers with internal combustion alone, especially as engines are relentlessly downsized to meet regulations. second lap advantage over that ICE-only supercar. km circuit.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Carmakers response to real and specific concerns about battery lifetime, up-front costs, and safety issues is to focus on engineering and testing for an unspecified number of years. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. By partnering with these two industries.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

Mercedes-Benz launching E 300 BlueTEC diesel and E 400 gasoline hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

FEV showcasing plug-in hybrid transmission at SAE World Congress

ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

Alan Taub: GM pushing on split-cycle engine technology in the lab; looking for low-load efficiency and packaging

FEV showcasing 48V technology at 2016 SAE World Congress

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium opens with consideration of alternative engine designs

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

SwRI simulations indicate Scuderi split-cycle engine consumes 25% less fuel than comparable conventional engine in Cavalier; 36% reduction with hybrid configuration

FEV to Show GT2 2-Stage Turbo Charging Unit at SAE World Congress

Pinnacle 4-stroke opposed-piston SI engine shows fuel economy improvements of between 30-60% at light loads, 12-30% at medium loads over conventional

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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