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

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It’s definitely something we need to explore further. Taub also noted that GM was pushing ahead with its development of HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) engines ( earlier post ), and would be exploring application in downsized turbocharged engines such as the new 1.4L —Alan Taub. Ecotec ( earlier post).

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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Murata has extensive experience and knowledge of RF technology and downsizing. At ISO level, the tire industry came to an agreement on the RFID communication protocol, the tire serial number format (SGTIN96), the definition of tire tags and their attachment to tires, and conformance test methods.

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At Home with Bob Lutz

Revenge of the Electric Car

Which was definitely my favorite visual of the trip. We took Chelsea on a ride on the People Mover to get her reaction to the downsizing of the company she once belonged to and her test drive of the Volt. We went to Detroit recently to see Bob Lutz. We found Bob smoking a cigar on his Segway.

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Caterpillar Marine developing hybrid tug with Sanmar Shipyards; Advanced Variable Drive

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—Nathan Kelly, Caterpillar Marine Product Definition Engineer. Main engines can be downsized in most applications with supplemental power provided by auxiliary engines. Basically, all the benefits of a variable speed Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) system at a fraction of the cost and size.

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

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” The more weight we can take out of our vehicles though use of alternative materials, and other lightweighting strategies that we have, that enables us to further downsize the engine—which is the biggest lever you can pull in the vehicle. Light weighting] is definitely not going to cost the same as vehicles today.

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DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

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High-research octane number (RON) fuels are known to enable more efficient, higher-performance SI operation via engine downsizing and boosting. Activities funded under this initiative cover six major technology areas that leverage existing, foundational fuels and engines R&D along with initial stakeholder engagement.

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Bringing Back V8 Engines

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While the performance unit downsized its powertrains in a bid to be more emissions compliant, fans pointed out that AMG had long been synonymous with under-stressed and over-engineered V8s making enough power to burn through a set of tires in a single outing. The iconic Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) is an absolute legend with the 2.0-liter.