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

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2013

Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter liter engine will be replaced by the 1.8-liter liter turbocharged four cylinder during the 2014 model year. Electro-mechanical power steering replaces the 2.5’s s hydraulic setup.

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Downsizing Engine America 2014

BluE Nexus’s first eAxle adopted on Toyota’s bZ4X EV

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN CORPORATION, and DENSO Corporation jointly developed an eAxle for Toyota’s new battery-electric bZ4X. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing 2004 Corporation Prius

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

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JUNE 23, 2014

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

Google and the IEEE have launched the Littlebox Challenge—an open competition to design and build a small kW-scale inverter with the highest power density (of at least 50 W/in 3 , or 3.05 kW/L) in an enclosure of less than 40 in 3 in volume (0.66L).

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Split injection Miller cycle with boost decreases knock tendency and increases torque in downsized engine

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2018

Researchers at Tianjin University in China report that combing split injection to the Miller cycle with boost pressure can effectively decrease the knock tendency and increase the engine torque in a downsized spark-ignition engine. Their paper is published in the journal Fuel. 2017.11.006.

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Economy E6

Testing confirms Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious downsizing; 1.0L demo at Aachen

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Independent on-engine test results have verified the simulation predictions that a Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious levels of engine downsizing. Next generation downsizing and downspeeding remain the industry’s best near-term solutions for reducing carbon emissions.

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Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2021

With these headwinds in mind, there is no doubt that the Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come, according to Roskill.

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Land Rover plug-in hybrid lineup expands with downsized engine, bigger battery

Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2020

Land Rover is launching a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, based around a downsized 3-cylinder engine, that promises greater fuel economy and more electric range than the British automaker's current models. However, Land Rover told Green Car Reports that there are no plans to bring these latest plug-in hybrids to the United States.

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Land Rover Downsizing Plug-in Plug

Valeo acquires electric supercharger business from Controlled Power

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines. This technology, which leverages a switched reluctance motor with very low inertia, responds much more quickly than a conventional turbocharger. HyBoost shows comparable performance to the conventional 2.0L Earlier post.).

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Hyundai showcasing new downsized turbo engines and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; i40 48V Hybrid, i30 CNG

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

New engines and transmission. Click to enlarge. Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. Both engines—1.0-liter liter and 1.4-liter

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Downsizing Hyundai Engine Hybrid

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2016

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Li Auto Li L8 review: Will downsizing a flagship to different price point work?

CN EV Post

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The post Li Auto Li L8 review: Will downsizing a flagship to different price point work? The Li L8 has pretty much done what the Li L9 did at a slightly lower price point. appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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GKN develops two-speed eAxle; in production on BMW i8

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

GKN’s two-speed eAxle also enables the motor and all associated systems to be downsized, reducing mass and further increasing efficiency. Two-speed eAxles will help manufacturers enhance hybrid and electric drivetrains and support the trend to downsize eMotors to reduce weight and cost. —Theodor Gassmann.

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BMW Production Downsizing Hybrid

Hyliion introduces next-generation battery module for Class 8 hybrid systems; Toshiba LTO cells

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Hypertruck ERX pairs a downsized generator with a small battery pack. The Hybrid solution is one of Hyliion’s two electrified powertrain systems for long-haul Class 8 commercial vehicles; the other is the coming Hypertruck ERX.

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Mitsubishi Electric develops EV motor drive system with built-in silicon carbide inverter

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Mitsubishi Electric plans to commercialize its new EV motor system after finalizing technologies for motor/inverter cooling, further downsizing and additional efficiency. The EV motor drive system, the smallest of its kind, will enable manufacturers to develop EVs offering more passenger space and greater energy efficiency. Prototype motor.

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Nissan 1.5L, 3-cylinder 400 hp engine to complement electric Le Mans ZEOD RC powerplant

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2014

With the entire concept of the Nissan ZEOD RC focussing heavily on downsizing and efficiency, Nissan turned to new lubricants partner Total to help develop the engine. We’re aiming to maintain our position as industry leaders in focussing on downsizing.

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Nissan Engine Downsizing Gasoline-Electric

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. developing variable speed supercharger drive using its CVP technology

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2012

Simulated performance of downsized 2.0L V6 engine as a baseline, Fallbrook has also simulated the use of a downsized 2.0L generated by a downsized gasoline engine, as compared. The Bullitt prototype has logged more than 3,000 demonstration miles, and remains operational today for regular demonstrations. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Motors introducing 2 PHEV and 1 hybrid concept SUVs at Tokyo Motor Show

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV is a compact SUV featuring a front engine, front-wheel drive layout PHEV system that is configured with a downsized 1.1-liter The mild-hybrid Mitsubishi Concept AR is a compact MPV equipped with a lightweight hybrid system which comprises a downsized 1.1-liter

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Motoring

Musk: Tesla Cybertruck won't be downsized, but smaller follow-up truck a possibility

Green Car Reports

MAY 24, 2020

Tesla enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming episode of Jay Leno's Garage in which CEO Elon Musk lets Leno drive the Cybertruck in Southern California. That episode is just a few days away; and to get you to its Wednesday evening CNBC debut they’ve recently released a teaser suggesting Musk might disclose some new.

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Audi Electric-Powered Compressor gives 2020 Audi S6 and S7 models a boost; 48V MHEV architecture

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet, the 2020 S6 and S7 offer 22% greater EPA-estimated fuel-efficiency with its downsized V6 engine compared to their predecessors without sacrificing performance. In internal tests that simulate real-world standing starts, the latest powertrain exhibits response characteristics that rival Audi’s torque-rich, turbocharged 4.0-liter

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Texas Instruments tech claimed to boost electric car range, downsize onboard chargers

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The company you probably once knew for its calculators and computers is still around—developing critical components for electric-car chargers. Texas Instruments is marketing a new generation of gallium nitride field-effect transistors (GaN FETs), which the company claims can double the power density of onboard chargers for electric cars.

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Texas Downsizing Electric Cars Range

Wireless battery management could add EV range, downsize packs

Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2023

LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims. The company aims.

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Downsizing Range Battery Batteries

StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

Downsizing from an average premium vehicle requiring an 80kWh to a 50kWh battery pack could save approximately 200kg from the EV’s weight (the equivalent weight of 3-4 people) and importantly, could reduce the build cost of the car by $4,500, depending on metal cost fluctuations and energy density improvements.

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Tesla Giga Berlin ramping to optimum production capacity: plant manager

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MARCH 20, 2025

No Slowdowns While Tesla has seen its sales dip in Germany in the past couple of months, Thierig noted that the company has no plans to downsize Gigafactory Berlins staff. There are no plans for production stops, staff reductions or downsizing. We have switched production from our previous model to the new Model Y, it takes time.

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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The project’s focus on sustainability is evident beyond the target of delivering zero-emission transport for rapid response fleets, such as in the use of recycled carbon-fiber in the motorcycle’s construction, and the selection of a downsized battery pack with fast charging capability that reduces the use of rare earth materials.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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2019 Global Sale Downsizing

BorgWarner 48V eBooster electrically driven compressor debuts on Daimler engine

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2017

By enabling engine downsizing, eBooster technology improves fuel efficiency by 5 to 10 percent in combustion and hybrid vehicles. Our market-leading eBooster technology enables 6-cylinder engines to deliver the same performance and even more fun-to-drive experience as a much larger conventional V8.

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New Delphi 500+ bar GDi system cuts particulates by up to 50% without engine changes

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

With an innovative new sealing system and a new, downsized plunger, Delphi Technologies’ high-efficiency fuel pump delivers the increased pressures needed without increasing the load on the on the engine’s camshaft. Left: GDi 500+ injector. Right: GDi 500+ fuel pump. —Walter Piock, chief engineer, Delphi Technologies.

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Navigant: gasoline and diesel stop-start vehicles to represent 58% of all new vehicles sold in 2025

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Although Navigant expects the use of alternative fuels and electric power to continue growing, gasoline will remain the leading fuel in the coming years, albeit in less conventional vehicles that employ a range of fuel-efficiency technologies, such as downsized engines and turbocharging.

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Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Downsizing

Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? Here’s why you need a seated electric scooter

Electrek

JULY 7, 2022

The post Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? But there’s another great solution that you might have overlooked: the humble electric scooter. I’m talking seated electric scooters, like the Vespa kind – not the Razor kind. And here’s why you ought to give them another look.

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Downsizing MPH Cars Gas-Electric

Toyota and Denso develop SiC power semiconductor for power control units; targeting 10% improvement in hybrid fuel efficiency

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2014

Toyota intends to leverage the benefits of high frequency and high efficiency of SiC power semiconductors to enable PCU downsizing of 80%. The high frequency control of SiC allows the downsizing of coils and condensers within the PCU. ???Source: Click to enlarge. Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Power Powered Hybrid

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

To achieve the target fuel economy improvement over the baseline V6 configuration, the team used GTDI technology for downsizing in combination with part-load lean homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) operation for further fuel economy gains. The project team is replacing a 3.6L I4 Ecotec engine. Wheeler, J., Polovina, D.,

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FEV showcasing plug-in hybrid transmission at SAE World Congress

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The transmission is targeting the needs of transmission developers who are being asked to provide higher levels of capability in a smaller package that can be used in a downsized engine compartment, while at the same time reducing mechanical complexity and increasing robustness. Click to enlarge.

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Congress Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter Click to enlarge. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter

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Nissan Engine Downsizing Europe

U. Mich spinout Spider9 offering dynamic control systems for grid-scale batteries and solar arrays

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2012

Our system fundamentally increases life, reliability and energy output for ‘grid-scale’ batteries and solar fields, allowing our customers to either improve the performance of their existing devices or downsize to smaller, less costly devices.

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Grid Solar Battery Batteries

Magna to introduce lightweight natural gas vehicle concept at Geneva; less than 49 gCO2/km

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Downsizing—leveraging smaller, lighter components while at the same time maintaining function and performance. Material substitution—multi-material approach including aluminum, magnesium and composite materials to deliver cost-effective, innovative lightweight modules.

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Concept Gas Vehicles Downsizing

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Engine downsizing through charge boosting is a well-recognized means of improving internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, by increasing the proportion of the drive cycle at which the powertrain operates within or close to the region of peak fuel efficiency of its operating map.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

BorgWarner launches new low-friction engine timing chain; 0.3-0.6% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

As automakers began downsizing engines to improve fuel economy, BorgWarner recognized opportunities to help further improve engine efficiency by reducing power-wasting friction in the engine timing system. BorgWarner will produce the new low-friction engine timing chains for a variety of 0.66- to 2.0-liter

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Next Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT May Have Downsized, Electrified Powertrain

InsideEVs

APRIL 20, 2022

The manufacturer seems convinced electrification is the future and it sees the end of the V8 is in sight.

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Downsizing Jeep Future Manufacturer

Bosch improves the mechanical vacuum pump

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2014

In recent years, there has also been a growing need for vacuum in modern gasoline engines due to the spread of gasoline direct injection, which in combination with engine downsizing reduces fuel consumption by up to 15%. As of 2013, some 40% of all new cars in Europe had direct fuel injection.

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Gasoline-Electric Downsizing Gasoline Engine

Honda develops VTEC Turbo direct injection gasoline engine family, including 1.0L 3-cylinder unit

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Featuring the application of Honda’s VTEC variable valve control technology along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction, this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental performance, while downsizing engine displacement, Honda said. engines: 2.0L

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Gasoline Honda Engine Downsizing

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L

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Waste PHEV Fuel Exhaust

Tesla Reportedly Cancels Multiple Solar Projects, Potential Downsizing

InsideEVs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CEO Elon Musk has made it clear he thinks we are in for financial catastrophe in the years ahead, so perhaps he's making plans.

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Downsizing Solar Tesla

Penn State team investigates battery requirements for eVTOL applications vs EVs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2021

Notably, we highlight the importance of fast charging, which is essential for downsizing aircraft and batteries to reduce cost while achieving high vehicle use rates to maximize revenues. Further, eVTOL batteries should continue functioning even after a safety incident occurs until a safe landing.

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Battery Batteries Li-ion Downsizing

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

BluE Nexus’s first eAxle adopted on Toyota’s bZ4X EV

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

Webinars

Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Split injection Miller cycle with boost decreases knock tendency and increases torque in downsized engine

Testing confirms Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious downsizing; 1.0L demo at Aachen

Roskill: Japanese steel industry is poised for a major downsizing in the years to come

Land Rover plug-in hybrid lineup expands with downsized engine, bigger battery

Valeo acquires electric supercharger business from Controlled Power

Hyundai showcasing new downsized turbo engines and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; i40 48V Hybrid, i30 CNG

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

Li Auto Li L8 review: Will downsizing a flagship to different price point work?

GKN develops two-speed eAxle; in production on BMW i8

Hyliion introduces next-generation battery module for Class 8 hybrid systems; Toshiba LTO cells

Mitsubishi Electric develops EV motor drive system with built-in silicon carbide inverter

Nissan 1.5L, 3-cylinder 400 hp engine to complement electric Le Mans ZEOD RC powerplant

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. developing variable speed supercharger drive using its CVP technology

Mitsubishi Motors introducing 2 PHEV and 1 hybrid concept SUVs at Tokyo Motor Show

Musk: Tesla Cybertruck won't be downsized, but smaller follow-up truck a possibility

Audi Electric-Powered Compressor gives 2020 Audi S6 and S7 models a boost; 48V MHEV architecture

Texas Instruments tech claimed to boost electric car range, downsize onboard chargers

Wireless battery management could add EV range, downsize packs

StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Tesla Giga Berlin ramping to optimum production capacity: plant manager

MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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

BorgWarner 48V eBooster electrically driven compressor debuts on Daimler engine

New Delphi 500+ bar GDi system cuts particulates by up to 50% without engine changes

Navigant: gasoline and diesel stop-start vehicles to represent 58% of all new vehicles sold in 2025

Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? Here’s why you need a seated electric scooter

Toyota and Denso develop SiC power semiconductor for power control units; targeting 10% improvement in hybrid fuel efficiency

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

FEV showcasing plug-in hybrid transmission at SAE World Congress

Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

U. Mich spinout Spider9 offering dynamic control systems for grid-scale batteries and solar arrays

Magna to introduce lightweight natural gas vehicle concept at Geneva; less than 49 gCO2/km

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

BorgWarner launches new low-friction engine timing chain; 0.3-0.6% improvement in fuel economy

Next Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT May Have Downsized, Electrified Powertrain

Bosch improves the mechanical vacuum pump

Honda develops VTEC Turbo direct injection gasoline engine family, including 1.0L 3-cylinder unit

Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

Tesla Reportedly Cancels Multiple Solar Projects, Potential Downsizing

Penn State team investigates battery requirements for eVTOL applications vs EVs

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