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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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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L

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NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In its new report on downsized and boosted gasoline engine technologies ( earlier post ) the ICCT highlighted Ricardo’s work on an “extreme” Miller cycle concept with high (13:1) compression ratio (CR) and central direct injection in a downsized boosted engine. A long exhaust stroke then extracts maximum efficiency. Resources.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

BorgWarner opened a new 86,000-square-foot (8,000-square-meter) facility in Manesar, India, near New Delhi to produce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, tubes, valves and modules. Today’s downsized engines generate higher temperatures in the combustion chamber forming nitrogen oxide (NO x ).

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

With this move, Valeo becomes the first automotive supplier to offer its customers a range of electric superchargers. Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines.

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. From each pair of cylinders, the exhaust ports lead separately to a manifold and the turbocharger housing; they are not combined until immediately ahead of the turbine.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Alcohol-based transportation fuels from a wide range of biomass feedstocks including agricultural, forestry, municipal and industrial waste and specially grown crops and trees can potentially offer a substantial substitute for oil derived fuel. More modest downsizing up to 5 liters could offer a practical solution. In this manner a 3.6

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Diesel Engine Downsizing Fuel 218

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Based on a Ford Focus, this ADEPT prototype incorporates a 48V electrical architecture, a SpeedStart 10kW (later to be upgraded to 12.5kW) belt integrated starter generator and TIGERS turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system, both switched reluctance machines supplied by CPT, and an advanced lead carbon battery pack provided by EALABC.

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range. The engine range also includes the 120 HP 1.4 Turbocharged by means of exhaust gas turbocharger with engine load management by means of variable intake valve activation.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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JUNE 29, 2016

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. Further energy recovery is achieved from CPT’s exhaust-mounted 48V turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system known as TIGERS.

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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. With steering angle and steering angle speed controlled, it offers mild handling in a low-speed range and smooth, linear handling at high-speed range.

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MARCH 5, 2014

Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter 1), improved low friction technologies and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Click to enlarge. As well as a six-speed manual transmission, new Juke 1.6

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JANUARY 27, 2016

The T-Hybrid (based on a Kia Optima) ( earlier post ) and the ADEPT (based on a Ford Focus) ( earlier post ) both utilize an advanced 48V lead-carbon battery system with bolt-on electrical components that allow for significant engine-downsizing without loss in performance. —Alistair Davidson, ALABC. liter engine the performance of a 1.8

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The basic function of any transmission system is to achieve transmission efficiency, high-efficiency engine ranges, and highly responsive gear changes. To improve these functions, Toyota has striven to reduce mechanical loss, adopt a wider gear range, and improve shift tracking. Conversion to wider gear ranges. liter class.

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MAY 18, 2015

Conflicting evidence does not support making a firm conclusion on the fuel consumption benefit of catalysed Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), according to a review of current studies by a team at the University of Bath (UK). According to the review, the conversion of HCs, CO, and NO in the exhaust gas by the catalyst can result in up to a 4.5%

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MARCH 7, 2019

will address natural gas engine emissions and efficiency improvements by developing a natural gas specific combustion design utilizing optimized in-cylinder charge motion and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Downsized, Optimized, High Efficiency, Spark Ignited Natural Gas Engine. Cummins Inc.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2014

A heavy-duty exhaust valve guide with thermal deformation and temperature color scaling demonstrates high side load at high temperatures in contact with the exhaust gas. A family of high alloy PM tool steel-based materials has already proven successful in a wide range of today’s engine designs. Source: Federal-Mogul.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cobra could enable a 5–10% reduction in CO 2 emissions when implemented in conjunction with engine downsizing and down speeding strategies, and potentially more when used in conjunction with alternative fuels, according to CPT. Unlike a turbocharger, Cobra is not dependent on the exhaust gases flowing to do its work.

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Water Commercial Engine Diesel 370

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JUNE 11, 2016

A range of aftertreatment technology options are available to automakers seeking to achieve compliance with the impending EU Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations, according to the results of a Ricardo research project presented recently at the SIA Powertrain international conference and exhibition in Rouen, France. liter diesel engine.

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MARCH 31, 2017

The 2017 model of the Porsche 919 Hybrid deploys a range of new innovations, particularly in the vehicle’s aerodynamics, the chassis and the combustion engine. The remaining 40% is generated by the exhaust energy recovery system. To recover exhaust energy, a small turbine is fitted in the exhaust tract.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The low voltage approach compared with full hybrid and EV nominal voltages, which are typically in the range of 300 to 600V, avoids the need for high cost safety features and large battery packs. Moreover, compared with other electrical machines they have a high efficiency across a large speed range, good controllability, and reliability.

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

Using the pressure from the exhaust gas from the active cylinders, the ‘idle’ cylinders could be expanded to extract more work out of the engine during partial load operation. ECONAMIQ provides greater savings potential than the popular downsizing of internal combustion engines, while the benefits of a larger displacement is preserved.

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MAY 8, 2015

lb-ft) from a displacement of 1,984 cc; the high torque is applied in a broad range of 1,450 to 4,400 rpm. In the partial load range, an additional injection upstream from the intake valve yields an efficient mixture formation that is already complemented by the direct injection in the intake manifold and in the combustion chamber.

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JUNE 24, 2013

As a result of continuous engine downsizing, particularly in the compact car segment, temperatures under the hood are going up, putting extra demands on plastics components used in this area. The new product, apart from being highly hydrolysis-resistant, also exhibits high stiffness, strength and dimensional stability.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e.,

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AUGUST 14, 2017

The extreme valve temperatures experienced on today’s highly boosted downsized engines can lead to reduced valve fatigue life and critical valve guide and stem seal temperatures, resulting in the need for expensive valve steel alloys. A combination of HTC and TIM technologies reduced peak inlet valve head temperatures by between 26 and 32°C.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter liter turbocharged engine, VTES delivers in excess of a 50% increase in torque at engine speeds below 3,000rpm, more than compensating for insufficient power from the exhaust turbine. More than 90% of the available torque is delivered in less than a second. Compared with a 1.6-liter

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton has developed a range of next-generation variable valvetrain systems for high-speed overhead camshaft engines. Eaton said that a series of process improvements and new engine valve product designs will help engine manufacturers address issues related to engine downsizing to achieve better fuel economy and reduced emissions.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines. There will be no torque deficit or other tradeoffs from essential engine downsizing and higher gearing, which now dominates the development of internal combustion engines.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Achieving these goals enabled vehicle integration that can tune primary engine orders in the induction and exhaust systems to meet specific vehicle objectives. The exhaust side shaft features cast iron gears to reverse rotational direction of the exhaust shaft. Turbocharging.

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MARCH 14, 2010

For the first time, AMG is also utilizing the advantages of gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and piezo-electric injectors: thanks to its higher thermodynamic efficiency, this technology makes more efficient use of fuel and leads to lower exhaust emissions. The 100 km/h mark is reached in 4.4

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Superior driving performance: strong low-end torque and responsive performance across the full rev range. The EcoBoost approach enables the downsizing engine capacity—replacing naturally-aspirated engines with much smaller units without sacrificing power output. improvement in fuel economy, according to Ford.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines. New-generation 1.5 dCi engines.

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APRIL 19, 2013

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. Downsizing/downspeeding. This increase in BMEP can enable downsizing of the engine displacement and/or downspeeding through revised gear ratios, findal drive ratio, or shift scheduling.

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JUNE 18, 2013

Therefore, Bohr said, Bosch aims to develop lithium-ion batteries that will at least double the range of current electric vehicles and at half the cost per kilowatt-hour. This will be done with a broad range of efficiency-enhancing technologies, including the turbocharging of downsized engines.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … note, have resulted in a wide range of reported values—from approximately 2.5 In their study, Leone et al.

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