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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. Source: Borgwarner. Click to enlarge. VCD can deliver about a 4.5%

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Aeristech Secures £500,000 to Support Development of Electromechanical Turbocharger

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to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. The system can operate without a wastegate, using electrical energy storage to prepare for the next acceleration event. Aeristech also says that its technology is well-suited for hybrid, extended-range electric and biofueled vehicles.

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