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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. —Julie Tolley, general manager, Fuel Emissions and Powertrain Controls, Eaton’s Vehicle Group.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The H2-DI engine was estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE targets with engine out Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission levels. The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. L/100km, respectively), with NO x emissions of 0.017 g/mile. Emissions other than NO x are negligible for hydrogen combustion.).

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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. Earlier post.).

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

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MAY 1, 2009

A study by engineers from Mahle Powertrain Ltd and BP found strong synergy between spark ignition (SI) engine downsizing and fuel containing low-to-moderate amounts of alcohol, including ethanol and butanol. The team presented a paper on their work at the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. SAE 2009-01-0138). Cairns et al.

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Alcohol Blend Downsizing Engine Fuel 186

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MARCH 8, 2012

The new Yaris Hybrid, which is equipped with a version of the downsized hybrid powertrain featured in the Prius c/Aqua ( earlier post ), is a major step in the company’s full hybrid European roll-out strategy. The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter Fuel consumption is 3.5

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JANUARY 7, 2013

A recent study found that an aluminum electric vehicle can cost up to €635 (US$829) less than that its steel counterpart despite the higher cost of aluminum, given equivalent range targets. As a secondary effect, the battery system capacity could be downsized by 3.3

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Electric Vehicles Range Vehicles Electrical 311

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), and EPA is proposing national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Top: Gravimetric PM mass, PM mass calculated based on the IPSD method, black carbon, and EC/OC emissions over the LA92 cycle. Bottom: Total particle-phase PAH emissions, expressed in ng/mile, for both test vehicles over the LA92 cycle. liter downsized turbocharged centrally-mounted direct injection engine. Yang et al.

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Gasoline Emissions Engine Fuel Economy 253

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

GKN said its two-speed eAxle is the first in series production to enable the electric drive to boost the vehicle’s performance across its entire speed range. Giving the electric motor an additional gear ratio improves acceleration and pure electric range, benefiting both driving dynamics and CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Downsizing Production Hybrid 299

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Built to replace the previous facility in Faridabad, the wholly-owned operation will expand manufacturing capacity and provide sales, design, test and validation capabilities for a wide range of domestic and international automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Renault, GM, Tata Motors, Fiat, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher and others.

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India Emissions Exhaust Downsizing 186

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JANUARY 11, 2012

The KSPG-FEV two-cylinder range extender. Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Variable valve system.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Engine Gasoline 252

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon. earlier post ).

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JULY 25, 2013

System pressure ranges from 40 up to 200 bar—50 bar higher than the XL2 injector. Static flow range for the XL3 is up to 20 g/s (at 100 bar at 70 °C); the XL2 had a maximum flow of up to 17 g/s. Additionally, with further-refined monitoring functions, the XL3 injector can reduce particulate emissions in GDI engines.

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Engine Production Emissions Downsizing 294

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APRIL 13, 2011

Delphi is introducing a new range of liquid cooled charge air coolers (LCCACs) for both gasoline and diesel engines. To reduce tailpipe emissions and improve fuel economy while maintaining maximum driver satisfaction, vehicle manufacturers are turning to downsized engines.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

For example, the trend towards engine downsizing in road vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO 2 emissions can be complemented by the downsizing of transmissions, requiring the intervention of new technologies and manufacturing processes for stronger and more lightweight components.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

HCCI range extension with boosting. Homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) assisted with controlled boost, external EGR and fueling strategies for operation range extension. Two-stage boost—a small supercharger for HCCI, and a regular turbocharger for downsizing. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Light Engine 218

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

PM mass emissions rates for the FTP and US06 drive cycles as function of vehicle mileage. Homogeneous GDI provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. These efforts are yielding reductions in PM emissions, but this is still a work in progress.

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Standards Emissions Engine Miles 246

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Among Getrag’s introductions at the Frankfurt Motor Show were a new dual clutch electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated electric motor for mild hybrid applications. This architecture extends the range by up to 10% in electric mode.

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Hybrid Range Downsizing DC 220

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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2013 Kia Hyundai Sale 299

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Supported by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the project will adapt the design of the Yamaha Tricity 300 to replace its combustion engine with a fully electric powertrain with fast-charging capability and a targeted 100 mile operating range.

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MAY 8, 2013

Future advanced engine and powertrain configurations must address emission and fuel economy requirements for worldwide applications, transition to bio-fuels, and synergies with future powertrain trends. bar BMEP) to investigate the impact of extending the HCCI/SACI operating range and compare the results to traditional SI combustion modes.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

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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 218

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The continued growth of turbocharging technologies will be driven by requirements for manufacturers to meet global environmental emissions regulations and bolstered by strong demand in emerging markets. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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2019 Global Sale Downsizing 261

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Optimized fuel properties with regard to different emissions Janssen et al. Thus, soot emissions can be reduced significantly while HC and CO emissions are not negatively affected. In order to reduce HC and CO emissions at low engine loads, fuels with a shorter ignition delay are appropriate. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

In addition to GM’s carbon goals, the company worked with the Environmental Defense Fund to develop a shared vision of an all-electric future and an aspiration to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. The use of GM’s products accounts for 75% of carbon emissions related to this commitment. Electrification.

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General Motors Carbon Emissions GM 199

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

The challenge comprises six individual challenges across three areas: Ever-better cars, quantified as reducing global average new-vehicle CO 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 compared to Toyota’s 2010 global average; ever-better manufacturing (zero CO 2 emissions at all plants by 2050); and enriching the lives of communities.

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2010 Toyota CO2 Vehicles 290

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AUGUST 20, 2013

Blending 25-50% of this low-temperature ethanol reformate with ethanol or E85 fuels enables dilute engine operation, resulting in substantial improvements in fuel economy and emissions. Many papers have described high-temperature steam reforming of ethanol at around 600 °C but.this temperature is too high to be driven by engine exhaust.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The new engine will achieve both China stage 3 fuel consumption and Euro 6 emissions regulations, offering the potential of application in both the Chinese and international markets. The new engine will fulfill a range of product applications for Lifan.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. We are able to meet the needs of every transit route, every duty cycle and every emissions standard in the most cost-effective manner.

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MAY 27, 2014

The new turbocharged gasoline engine achieves a superior level of engine performance with maximum power output of 155kW (211ps) while improving fuel economy with its downsized displacement. engine while reducing emissions. Price ranges from ¥3,834,000 (US$37,573) to ¥4,568,400 (US$44,770), including consumption tax.

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Japan Nissan Fuel Economy Economy 262

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JANUARY 27, 2016

Current mild-hybrid vehicle projects, in partnership with Ford and Hyundai/Kia, that utilize advanced 48V lead-carbon batteries, can reduce CO 2 emissions by 15-20%, according to the latest data from the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC), presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (25-28 January, Mainz).

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APRIL 19, 2013

US CAFE, California LEV 3 and pending US Tier 3), the combustion engine community is gearing up for an intensified push to deliver higher efficiency engines with lower fuel consumption and emissions. As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced.

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MAY 22, 2012

This range of expertise allows Hardstaff Group to provide turn-key solutions from infrastructure through to the design and sale of bespoke vehicles. Natural Gas or Bio Methane may be combined at various ratios with hydrogen to produce HCNG, which, when burned, offers benefits in the emissions performance and efficiency of engines.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

The central part of the method is a new fuel system including high-temperature fuel injectors and a common rail to deliver SC fuel-diluent mixtures for combustion over ranges of conditions which will significantly improve engine efficiency, reduce PM and NO x and mitigate the environmental thermal impact. Transonic’s TSCi technology.

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Diesel Fuel Emissions 2009 225

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The researchers suggest that there are engine architectures that can provide higher thermodynamic efficiencies than available from modern internal combustion engines; however, new fuels are required to maximize efficiency and operability across a wide speed/load range. How do engine parameters affect efficiency? Advanced Engine Development.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. —Guy Morris, CPT’s engineering director and chief technical officer. Micro-mild hybrids.

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