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

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. Click to enlarge. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

Diesel

Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

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JUNE 29, 2016

The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September. The concept of “intelligent electrification” enables highly aggressive engine downsizing and down-speeding beyond what might normally be possible other than through more expensive hybridization approaches. ADEPT powertrain architecture.

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Emissions Hybrid Affordable Future

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

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JANUARY 11, 2012

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. UniValve is a mechanical system for the simultaneous and continuous adjustment of valve lift and opening event.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. In 2011, the HyBoost team reported that the HyBoost demonstrator was achieving comparable performance to the conventional 2.0L

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

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

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JULY 4, 2010

to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. The separate components are connected electrically. The system can operate without a wastegate, using electrical energy storage to prepare for the next acceleration event. CPT Electric Supercharger.

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Exhaust Energy Storage Gas-Electric Downsizing

Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

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APRIL 4, 2013

Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. Unlike airbags which generate heat when deploying, Ford’s inflatable rear seatbelt uses cold compressed gas.

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid

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

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APRIL 18, 2013

In 2012, sales of hybrid-electric vehicles passed the one million mark. In addition to the progress in renewables, the report noted that there is a “window of opportunity” opening in the transport sector, headlined by the progress in growth of hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) sales. million, up 43% from 2011.

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Carbon Supplies Global Transportation

Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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MARCH 29, 2018

Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the US market. Kona Electric Motor Drive System. This 100 kW DC fast-charging capability is standard on the Kona Electric.

New York

New York Hyundai Miles Market

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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JUNE 4, 2010

For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing. The committee estimated costs for turbocharging and downsizing to range from close to zero, when converting from a V6 to a four cylinder engine, to almost $1,000 when converting from a V8 to a V6. Assessment of Technologies”.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). GCC attended the Driving Green Technologies event as a guest of Ford. We’re not capped at the C segment.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles

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

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

Downsizing

Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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JUNE 16, 2011

Turbocharging and downsizing can also yield fuel consumption reductions. Downsizing is an important strategy applicable in combination with technologies that increase engine torque, such as turbocharging or supercharging. Part of the gain from advanced-level CI diesel engines comes from downsizing.

Fuel

Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel

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

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MAY 8, 2013

The ACCESS project focuses on: Coordinating multi-mode combustion events to optimize engine performance with improved thermal efficiency and reduced emissions over the entire drive-cycle operating conditions. et al. , “Steady-State Combustion Development of a Downsized Multi-Cylinder Engine with Range Extended HCCI/SACI Capability,” SAE Int.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine

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JANUARY 28, 2009

utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. However they also retain the ability to travel long distances when utilizing the existing gas or diesel refueling infrastructure.

PHEV

PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in

Ford introduces new 2.0L EcoBlue diesel; fuel consumption cut by up to 13%

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APRIL 26, 2016

The clean-sheet design features multiple innovations that reduce friction, contributing to a 13% improvement in fuel efficiency, including: A 10 mm offset crank design that minimises piston side-load, reducing rubbing forces against the cylinder walls of the downsized four-cylinder iron block. Minimized crankshaft bearing diameters.

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Diesel Ford Fuel Oil

Delphi Highlighting New Components and Systems for Improving Fuel Consumption in Spark Ignition Engines

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Delphi’s portfolio of technologies for gasoline engines includes port fuel injection, homogeneous and stratified gasoline direct injection (GDi) and compressed natural gas (CNG), new Multi-Charge Ignition, and the new electrically driven cam phaser (e-Phaser). New electrical cam phaser (e-Phaser). Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

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

Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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

Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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

Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Ford focused on lightweighting as a major enabling technology for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles from ICEs to EVs

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

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

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

Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Ford introduces new 2.0L EcoBlue diesel; fuel consumption cut by up to 13%

Delphi Highlighting New Components and Systems for Improving Fuel Consumption in Spark Ignition Engines

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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