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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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JUNE 23, 2014

l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size. l/100 km) for a vehicle of that size. Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

Hyundai Motor America to release 8 new crossovers by 2020; gasoline, diesel, hydrogen and electricity

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Hyundai Motor America said it will introduce to eight new or re-engineered crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) in the United States by the year 2020. Hyundai said it will showcase its latest gasoline engine, diesel engine, hydrogen fuel cell ( earlier post ) and battery electric technologies in these vehicles.

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Gasoline-Electric Hyundai Gasoline Diesel

Torotrak to present extreme engine downsizing solution at Dresden supercharging conference

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

V-Charge system with mechanical variable drive outperforms conventional boosting methods on downsized gasoline engine. These will include simulation using a GT-Power model and engine dynamometer testing which was carried out at the University of Bath Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC). Click to enlarge.

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Downsizing Engine Eaton Gasoline

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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MARCH 19, 2018

The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In addition, vehicle manufacturers increasingly use electric motors to complement conventional combustion engines in cars.

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Diesel CO2 Standards Emissions

Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

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JULY 14, 2013

The EA888 is one of the Volkswagen Group’s three major engine lines: EA 211 (gasoline engines 1.0l to 1.6l); EA 888 (Gen3 gasoline engines 1.8l to 2.0l); and EA 288 (MDB diesel engines). Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter

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Downsizing Engine America 2014

Consumer Reports survey shows high fuel costs cause downsizing, less driving; 73% would consider alt fuel vehicle

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MAY 22, 2012

Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they expect their next vehicle to get better fuel mileage than the one they’re driving now, and fuel economy topped the list as the most important consideration when shopping for their next car, followed by quality and safety.

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Downsizing Fuel Alternative Fuels Minivan

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency' ADEPT schematic. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

BorgWarner expanding variable cam timing technology for I4 engines; OEM diesel and gasoline applications in 2015

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OCTOBER 5, 2012

The technology is planned to launch with a major global automaker on diesel and gasoline applications in 2015. BorgWarner phasers can actuate rapidly, resulting in improved low-end engine performance in downsized, direct-injected boosted engines. Both will be supported by production at a new facility in Eastern Europe.

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2015 Gasoline Engine Diesel

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In part-load operation, the indirect injection supplements direct gasoline injection to improve fuel economy and to reduce the output of particulates from the engine. GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine

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

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is is launching two new luxury hybrids in its core segment: the diesel-electric E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and the gasoline-electric E 400 HYBRID. The hybrid represents part of the downsizing strategy of Mercedes-Benz. E300 BlueTEC HYBRID. Click to enlarge. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. L/100 km (56 mpg US). E 400 HYBRID.

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Mercedes Detroit Gasoline Hybrid

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

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AUGUST 4, 2016

UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. Intelligence survey results, which indicate that more than seven in 10 would be likely or very likely to choose a gasoline car, compared with the four in 10 who would consider buying a diesel.

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Environment Diesel Petrol Gasoline-Electric

Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

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APRIL 20, 2010

CO 2 reduction potential vs. OEM On-cost for turbocharged GDi and turbo-Diesel technologies to meet Euro 6 standards. For the most cost-sensitive vehicle segments—e.g., For the most cost-sensitive vehicle segments—e.g., Vehicle electrification was outside the scope of the analysis, Kirwan et al. Source: Kirwan et al.

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Gasoline Downsizing Engine CO2

Volvo introducing new downsized 4-cylinder engine range, with fuel economy improvements up to 35%; hybrid and flywheel drive systems

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

The Volvo Car Corporation is introducing a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. The upcoming four-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine range includes common rail diesels and direct injected gasoline engines. Scalable Platform Architecture.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing.

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid

Volkswagen Group to begin equipping TSI and TFSI engines with gasoline particulate filters from June 2017

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JUNE 23, 2016

The Volkswagen Group will begin equipping the Group’s new TSI and TFSI gasoline direct injection engines with gasoline particulate filters (GPF). This will reduce particulate emissions from the direct injection gasoline engines by up to 90%. liter TSI engine in the new VW Tiguan and the Audi A5 in June 2017. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline 2017 Engine Mercedes

Bosch sees future requiring multiple powertrain technologies; the larger the vehicle, the more the electrification

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JUNE 18, 2013

Bosch does not believe there is just one powertrain solution for the future; most of the cars on the world’s roads are still running on diesel and gasoline, and things will stay that way for the rest of the decade, Bohr noted. This is the best possible way to promote the purchase of electric vehicles. ”. Bernd Bohr.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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MAY 15, 2018

Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018. The powertrain will also be adapted for use in gasoline engines.

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Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid

Study finds highly-turbocharged alcohol-fueled DISI engines could be more efficient than diesels

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Highly turbocharged alcohol-fueled direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engines operated at a high compression ratio could be as or more efficient than diesel engines while also providing advantages of lower vehicle cost, lower emissions and higher power, according to a recent modeling study by Leslie Bromberg and Daniel Cohn at MIT.

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Diesel Engine Downsizing Fuel

Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The automotive turbocharging industry will generate $12 billion in revenue by equipping 49 million vehicles with turbochargers annually by 2019, according to Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ 2014 Global Turbo Forecast. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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2019 Global Sale Downsizing

Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system; up to 10% improvement in power and torque over diesel

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Gas Fuel Economy Power

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. PSA has filed for two patents on its work.

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Gasoline 2018 Engine Commercial

Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012.

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Bosch world map of automotive powertrains

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NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Among the differences highlighted are that nearly every fifth new vehicle in Japan is a hybrid; spark-ignition engines dominate the market most in China with an almost 100% share of new vehicle purchases; and diesel holds sway in Europe and India. Gasoline engines: Worldwide, gasoline engines are the most popular powertrain.

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South Korea Gasoline-Electric Japan Gasoline

Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. First of all, future passenger vehicles have to stay as clean as the best vehicles out there today. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions

Federal-Mogul lean tool steel offers an easily-machined, durable, valve seat material for downsizing and alt-fuel engine demands

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DECEMBER 10, 2010

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a cost-effective new material for valve seat inserts that helps manufacturers meet the durability demands of engine downsizing and alternative or high-octane blended fuels.

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Mariner

Ricardo HyBoost “Intelligent Electrification” project awarded automotive environmental prize by Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The Automobile Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has awarded its Prize for the Environment to Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies and Valeo engineers for their paper HyBoost—An Intelligently Electrified Optimized Downsized Gasoline Engine Concept. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Engine Downsizing Lead Acid Automobile

Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium; fuel consumption down 13%, torque and power up 33%

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Opel revealed more details about its new mid-size gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. The structural design considers the engine’s use in a variety of vehicle applications, allowing minimum integration effort and consistent part interchangeability. SIDI engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The all-new 1.6-liter,

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Power

NEXCEL testing demonstrates potential 2g/km CO2 reduction by ensuring precise oil-engine match

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AUGUST 16, 2018

Nexcel offers a solution for engine designers aiming to reduce CO 2 emissions in both hybrids and pure internal combustion vehicles. liter gasoline, downsized 2.0-liter liter gasoline with GDi, and 2.0-liter liter diesel. Engine warm-up is also growing in importance.

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Oil Engine CO2 Downsizing

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $187 million to nine projects to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. The remaining six projects totaling more than $71 million will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. 38,831,115.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust

Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

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MARCH 3, 2010

Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter Hyundai’s first diesel-electric hybrid powertrain uses the new U2 1.7-liter The new, downsized 1.0-liter liter Kappa gasoline and 1.7-liter

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Hyundai Diesel Concept Hybrid

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

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JULY 14, 2014

Cummins has developed an E-85-specific engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L liter displacement. Earlier post.) The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L

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Engine Emissions CO2 Gasoline

New Federal-Mogul Powertrain piston skirt coatings increase durability for the life of pistons

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MARCH 30, 2016

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has introduced two innovative piston skirt coatings: EcoTough-New Generation (for gasoline engines) and EcoTough-D (for diesel engines). Federal-Mogul Powertrain has accommodated these differences by formulating specific coatings, each optimized for either gasoline or diesel application.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Downsizing Engine

Ford E85 Direct Injection Boosting Study: A Less Expensive Alternative to Diesel

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APRIL 26, 2009

Using the E85 boosting concept requires two fuel tanks and vehicle owner acceptance of dual fueling. The resulting higher BMEP levels allow downsizing of the engine at equivalent vehicle performance. Consumption of E85 varied under different operating and vehicle load conditions, and ranged from 1% to 48% for the 5.0L

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Diesel Ford F-150 Gasoline

Continental to supply turbochargers for new Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engines

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

Developed for the latest 1-liter downsized gasoline engines. Continental will be supplying Ford with turbochargers for the carmaker’s new three-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine platform. Continental began developing turbochargers for gasoline engines in 2006. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Engine Ford Supplies Downsizing

Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. Electrics and hybrids are expected to grow from a total of 3 million vehicles in 2016 to a total of 16 million by 2021. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles

Use of Supercritical Diesel Fuel for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Emissions

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AUGUST 4, 2009

An experimental P-T diagram mapping the liquid, liquid-vapor, and SC regions for diesel fuel-CO 2 mixtures with different compositions and densities (numbers in red and black, respectively). Researchers at Syracuse University (New York) have developed a method to prepare, inject and combust supercritical (SC) diesel fuel. Anitescu et.

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Diesel Fuel Emissions 2009

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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MARCH 6, 2012

liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. This combination of efficiency and dynamic performance is enabled by the systematic interplay of ACT, downsizing (reduced engine displacement plus direct injection and charging) and BlueMotion Technology (Stop/Start system, battery regeneration). The system was realized with the new 1.4-liter

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MPG Fuel Economy Gasoline Engine

Hyundai outlines future powertrain strategy

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

In keeping with the trend to downsizing, Hyundai has been expanding the application of Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines. In terms of diesel engine, Hyundai plans to continue expanding its diesel line-up based on the technology of the existing U, R and S engines. WGT diesel engine, Euro 6 R 2.0

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Hyundai Future Exhaust Gasoline

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

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MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. With that as a premise, they go on to show that the efficiency of existing vehicles can be both positively and negatively affected by ethanol content, ranging from ?15% 15% to +24%.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter liter V8 gasoline units. Eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions are now fitted to all gasoline and diesel XJ and XF variants as standard for greater efficiency and performance. liter i4 Turbodiesel, 3.0-liter

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Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH

Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Hyundai Motor America to release 8 new crossovers by 2020; gasoline, diesel, hydrogen and electricity

Torotrak to present extreme engine downsizing solution at Dresden supercharging conference

ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

Consumer Reports survey shows high fuel costs cause downsizing, less driving; 73% would consider alt fuel vehicle

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

BorgWarner expanding variable cam timing technology for I4 engines; OEM diesel and gasoline applications in 2015

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

Delphi Powertrain Study Concludes 3-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Offers a High-Value NOx and CO2 Solution for Cost-Sensitive Vehicle Segments

Volvo introducing new downsized 4-cylinder engine range, with fuel economy improvements up to 35%; hybrid and flywheel drive systems

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

Volkswagen Group to begin equipping TSI and TFSI engines with gasoline particulate filters from June 2017

Bosch sees future requiring multiple powertrain technologies; the larger the vehicle, the more the electrification

Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

Study finds highly-turbocharged alcohol-fueled DISI engines could be more efficient than diesels

Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system; up to 10% improvement in power and torque over diesel

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

Bosch world map of automotive powertrains

Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Federal-Mogul lean tool steel offers an easily-machined, durable, valve seat material for downsizing and alt-fuel engine demands

Ricardo HyBoost “Intelligent Electrification” project awarded automotive environmental prize by Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium; fuel consumption down 13%, torque and power up 33%

NEXCEL testing demonstrates potential 2g/km CO2 reduction by ensuring precise oil-engine match

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

New Federal-Mogul Powertrain piston skirt coatings increase durability for the life of pistons

Ford E85 Direct Injection Boosting Study: A Less Expensive Alternative to Diesel

Continental to supply turbochargers for new Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engines

Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

Use of Supercritical Diesel Fuel for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Emissions

New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

Hyundai outlines future powertrain strategy

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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