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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. The range according to the European certification driving cycle NEDC is 45 km. and Russia.

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MIT team proposes flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine PHEV long-haul trucks

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In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. —Daniel Cohn.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. (GAC)

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Delphi advancing Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression-Ignition engine concept; new two-stage supercharger/turbocharger boost system

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At SAE World Congress next week in Detroit, Delphi Automotive will present two technical papers describing its ongoing progress with the Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression-Ignition (GDCI) engine concept. Previous studies of GDCI have shown good potential for very high efficiency, low NO x , and low PM over the full speed-load range.

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Lund Team Shows 57% Thermodynamic Efficiency in a Gasoline-Fueled Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Using PPC

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Gross indicated efficiency (%) of Scania heavy-duty diesel running on gasoline using PPC. Bengt Johansson presented the results at the US Department of Energy’s 16 th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit. The Lund team used regular US gasoline in their engines.

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Achates Power and Aramco Services Company partner on opposed-piston engine projects; Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)

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The first result of this agreement is the demonstration vehicle that will be shown at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS): a light-duty truck with an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) Engine. six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions.

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. liter gasoline direct injection engine. The D-EGR demonstrator is a converted 2012 Buick Regal with a 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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