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New Federal-Mogul Powertrain high thermal conductivity seats and guides keep engine valves cooler; improved combustion, lower emissions

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The extreme valve temperatures experienced on today’s highly boosted downsized engines can lead to reduced valve fatigue life and critical valve guide and stem seal temperatures, resulting in the need for expensive valve steel alloys. A combination of HTC and TIM technologies reduced peak inlet valve head temperatures by between 26 and 32°C.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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High energy sodium-nickel battery cell for EV application (Acronym: NINACELL). BladeBoost - A Novel Rotary Supercharger for Ultra-Efficient Downsized Gasoline Engines. Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN). Delphi Diesel Systems UK Ltd (lead), University College London. GKN Eco-Trailer.

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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liter diesel CDTI for the Astra. The new Astra is launching with a complete line-up of eight gasoline and diesel engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. The CDTI turbo diesel line-up includes 1.3, The CDTI turbo diesel line-up includes 1.3, A new diesel 1.3 The new, downsized 103 kW/140 hp 1.4-liter

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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Eaton said that a series of process improvements and new engine valve product designs will help engine manufacturers address issues related to engine downsizing to achieve better fuel economy and reduced emissions. New Engine Valves.

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