Definition and Downsizing

Simulation study finds “Millerizing” the Scuderi split-cycle engine could enable 50% engine downsizing with retention of power and torque, along with reduced fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2012

Simulation study finds Miller version of Scuderi engine can deliver twice the BMEP as naturally aspirated version, theoretically enabling 50% downsizing while maintaining performance. Applying the Miller cycle to the Scuderi engine (right) entails downsizing of the compression cylinder. Source: Scuderi. Click to enlarge.

Downsizing

Downsizing Engine Fuel Power

Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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.

Downsizing

Downsizing Standards Low Cost Manufacturer

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2018

—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.

Mariner

Mariner Hybrid Turkey Downsizing

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

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).

GM

GM Engine Downsizing Detroit

First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

Baua Electric

MARCH 9, 2024

It’s also on a heavily-crowned part of the road with nothing next to it until the end of the video, where we can see it looking perhaps a little shorter than the small truck across the road, and definitely a lot shorter than the trailing R1.

SUV

SUV Tucson Auto Personal

Visit to Cellestial E-Mobility : Electric Tractor startup

Plug In India

MARCH 24, 2021

The flywheel is downsized to give a continuum between shift of gears, else unlike a ICE engine, when you take your leg off the pedal, the motor goes zero torque when you are re-engaging gears. Am sure that the NVH is much lower than ICE tractors, but it definitely is some time away from car level smoothness. Will the connectors short?

Electric

Electric Electrical Dealers DC

At Home with Bob Lutz

Revenge of the Electric Car

AUGUST 13, 2009

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.

Detroit

Detroit Volt GM Neighborhood

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

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.

Engine

Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Light

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

” 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.

Ford

Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Thrust 1 builds on the significant amount of work carried out over the past several decades, focused on building advanced boosted, downsized, and downspeeded spark ignition engines. Co-Optima is definitely not seeking to develop new conversion pathways, but is relying on what has already been done.

Engine

Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ram mid-sized ute Ram has comfirmed it will produce a new mid-sized EV pick-up truck (ute) to be released between 2024 and 2026 Ram is known for its big American pickup trucks, but the brand that was spun off from Dodge is set to downsize with a new mid-sized ute to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.

F-150

F-150 Hummer Australia Silverado

Report: Mercedes-AMG Bringing Back V8 Engines

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 4, 2023

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.

Mercedes

Mercedes Engine Hybrid BMW

Second Sight’s Implant Technology Gets a Second Chance

Cars That Think

AUGUST 15, 2023

It works, we could definitely drive plasticity. The downsizing and merger of Second Sight saw the business shed its entire manufacturing operation and most of its researchers, engineers, and technicians. When we put those stimulators in patients, we had a few patients who got just remarkably better,” Balzer told IEEE Spectrum. “It

IDEA

IDEA Downsizing Motor Motors

Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

Green Authority

AUGUST 31, 2022

Modest battery: Lectric slightly downsized the battery from the first XP e-bike from 10.4 is definitely worth it. Between the wide handlebars, LCD display, and disc brakes, there’s everything to give new riders the confidence for adventuring and commuting in wet or dry conditions. What’s not so good? electric bicycle?

MPH

MPH Electric Electrical North America

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

In addition, deploying turbocharged, downsized engines—which are expected to replace many current engines—may cost more and produce less fuel savings than the agencies’ analysis indicates. Recommendations. The report authors made recommendations in a number of areas, including: Estimated Fuel Consumption Reductions and Cost.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

Audi to debut three vehicles at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Three strikes and Audi is definitely IN at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. TFSI: Part of Audi’s philosophy in addressing efficiency is downsizing and so it’s no surprise to see a new turbocharged petrol direct injection 1.2 TFSI; the low-emission A4 3.0TDI; and the S5 Sportback.

Audi

Audi Vehicles Fuel Economy Downsizing

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. Opel—in which GM has said it will invest €4 billion (US$5.3

Engine

Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

“It very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us,” Lutz said of Toyota’s potential delay. 1 competitor has some problems with their technology, and I do think that it very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us to be first to market with a genuine plug-in hybrid.".Lutz I think that our No.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

Simulation study finds “Millerizing” the Scuderi split-cycle engine could enable 50% engine downsizing with retention of power and torque, along with reduced fuel consumption

Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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

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

First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

Visit to Cellestial E-Mobility : Electric Tractor startup

At Home with Bob Lutz

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

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

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

Report: Mercedes-AMG Bringing Back V8 Engines

Second Sight’s Implant Technology Gets a Second Chance

Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Audi to debut three vehicles at Frankfurt

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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