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UK Funds Consortium to Demonstrate Lontra Supercharger Technology

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The team will integrate the novel technology with a downsized engine to create a Ford vehicle demonstrator. The Blade Supercharger is a novel variable flow compressor with the ability to meet the boosting requirements of heavily downsized engines, both gasoline and diesel.

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Pierburg GmbH electric compressor for turbos

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The compressor is compatible with both gasoline and diesel engines. The electric compressor fits in well and without any constraints with the proven strategy of downsizing, the company said. The motor and the electronic components are cooled by a water jacket connected to the engine cooling system.

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

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Develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination, and a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. 39,559,868. Navistar, Inc. 37,328,933. 14,458,572.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. liter V8 biturbo engine is in parts relatively twice as efficient as many mid-segment or compact-class diesel engines, according to AMG.

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Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. The diesel variant also ensures a very high level of efficiency. The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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class gasoline engine. outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. Gasoline engine.

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CPT and Eminox to collaborate on development of retrofit electric supercharging and aftertreatment solutions for heavy-duty vehicles

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Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. —Andy Dickinson. Earlier post.)

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