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

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liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Toyota intends to expand the number of models equipped with the newly announced powertrain units globally from this spring onward. Both powerful and rhythmic acceleration are realized.

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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. Also on show were other pistons with rings, the outcome of the global strategic cooperation with Japan’s Riken Corporation. Sales amounted to around €2.6

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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. Generally, installing a gasoline particulate filter with a. …. A significant fraction of the GDI PM 2.5

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Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

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Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Harvested energy from hot exhaust gases is recaptured by this generator which is fitted into the exhaust manifold. The new, downsized 1.0-liter The i-flow concept. Click to enlarge. mpg US) and CO 2 output of 85 g/100km.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Globally, billions of people are using this ancient grid as installed, but the enormous potential of the grid is untapped—we could be getting much more energy from it. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank.

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Exploring gasoline-range naphtha as a low-soot, low-NOx alternative compression ignition fuel

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Based on these engine studies, they installed a downsized four-cylinder 1.6-liter There is potential for reducing after-treatment cost (specifically the de-NO x catalyst) since the Euro6 NO x level can be met at the engine exhaust.

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