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

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New cam phaser for I4 engine. BorgWarner is expanding its variable cam timing (VCT) technology with a new family of cam phasers for inline-4 engines. Each phaser also features an integrated center bolt and spool valve for smaller package size and easier installation. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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liter engine with 40% thermal efficiency (41% in hybrid applications); a new 2.0-liter liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter New 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT).

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IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e., Source: IEA.

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U Toronto team assess the climate trade-off between reduced CO2 and increased Black Carbon from GDI engines

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The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. In other words, while the use of GDI engines can reduce CO 2 , it also can increase BC—contributing to further warming.

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Ford Begins EcoBoost Engine Production

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Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance.

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Hard parts supplier Rheinmetall Automotive expects electrification to account for more than half of sales in 2020

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Global Tier 1 supplier Rheinmetall Automotive—formerly KSPG and Kolbenschmidt Pierburg— expects electrification to account for more than half of its sales in 2020. For us, it makes no difference to cast a four-cylinder engine block for a combustion engine or to cast a block for a medium-size e-machine. billion (US$2.8

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Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

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Each area represents technological advances by Nissan – safety innovations through autonomous technology such as high-stability control and high-reliability drive systems; high-efficiency powertrains, including alternative and conventional fuel engines with advanced transmissions; and energy management solutions. Nissan Intelligent Driving.

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