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The company will also continue to increase fuel efficiency of its traditional internal combustion vehicles in accordance with regional fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Making its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Yaris HSD concept anticipates Toyota’s intention to bring its full hybrid Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) technology to the B-segment, the biggest volume segment in Europe. This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. Yaris HSD concept. Click to enlarge.

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MAGSPLIT is intended to replace mechanical eCVTs with a combination motor/magnetic gear. Magnomatics was founded in 2006 by a group of engineers from the University of Sheffield (UK) to commercialize magnetic gearing and motor technology developed there. Basic overview of Magnomatics magnetic gear and motor technology.

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At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. Click to enlarge.

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Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. Finally, partial hybridization using the 48V powertrain may be integrated to improve fuel economy.

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In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. Now, in Japan, Nissan Motor Co., All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. Earlier post.) km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35

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The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. The new Smartstream 2.5-liter

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The Automobile Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has awarded its Prize for the Environment to Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies and Valeo engineers for their paper HyBoost—An Intelligently Electrified Optimized Downsized Gasoline Engine Concept. Earlier post.).

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Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor. This technology, which leverages a switched reluctance motor with very low inertia, responds much more quickly than a conventional turbocharger. version of the vehicle but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Nissan unveiled the Hi-Cross Concept hybrid at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, heralding a possible new design direction for the company as well as a possible expansion of the current Juke-Qashqai-Murano portfolio. The hybrid drivetrain couples an electric motor powered by a Nissan-developed compact lithium-ion battery with a 2.0-liter

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In a paper presented at the 2019 Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Delphi Technologies will unveil a new 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% compared to state-of-the-art 350 bar system without expensive engine design modifications. Delphi 500+ bar GDi pump. Delphi 500+ bar GDi injector. —Walter Piock.

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Volkswagen introduced the new Polo BlueGT at the Geneva Motor Show. liter gasoline-fueled TSI of the Polo BlueGT. Polo BlueGT. Click to enlarge. The technical highlight of the compact car is its cylinder deactivation system—introduced for the first time in a Volkswagen—known as active cylinder management or ACT.

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million) aims to develop cost-effective solution based on 48V architectures as a key element to increase fuel economy and reduce environmental impact. liter diesel and a small downsized Spark Ignited CNG engine equipped with a direct injection system. million THOMSON project (with an EU contribution of €9.1

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The new 2022 Tucson internal combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Ulsan, Korea. of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a targeted combined fuel economy of 28 mpg with front-wheel drive. kW electric motor and a 1.49 2022 Tucson. The new Tucson offers both a Smartstream 2.5-liter,

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MARCH 7, 2012

liter i-DTEC engine in the new Civic will deliver CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km, according to Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, in his presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. By downsizing from the outgoing 2.2L With these engines we aim to be Number 1 in fuel economy in each sector within 3 years.

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These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. Ford Motor Company.

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GM says that the choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick’s effort to downsize its powertrains without sacrificing performance. Fuel economy numbers are not final, but the Verano Turbo is expected to be in line with Buick’s other turbocharged models.

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As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. Like the FR-Hybrid, FF-Hybrid also uses Nissan’s one-motor, two-clutch configuration, which Nissan calls Intelligent Dual Clutch control. Earlier post.) —Owen Thunes.

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A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Downsizing/downspeeding. Volumetric fuel economy.

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Honda Motor Co., Featuring the application of Honda’s VTEC variable valve control technology along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction, this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental performance, while downsizing engine displacement, Honda said.

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The ADEPT project was launched in 2013 to demonstrate the potential for 48V-based intelligent electrification to deliver full hybrid-scale fuel efficiency from a highly cost-effective package. An effective limitation on downsizing, however, is the delivery of acceptable driveability characteristics and launch performance.

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Growth in light duty SSV sales during the next decade will be predominately in the three major market regions of North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific, primarily because these regions are the most aggressive in their implementation of fuel economy and emissions regulations. Batteries Fuel Efficiency SSVs Vehicle Systems'

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a developer and manufacture of axial flux motors, hybrid drive trains and generator sets ( earlier post ), will demonstrate a plug-in hybrid version of the iconic London Black Cab featuring EVO’s DuoDrive system at the. Weight measurements included all motor/generator components including housing, shaft and resolver.). kg/kW nominal).

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. This evolution has led to the point where achieving significant fuel savings through the introduction of new technologies has become difficult. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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We have been very fortunate to have supported Ford Motor Company in the development of this breakthrough powertrain. The EcoBoost engine represents one of the recent trends in the automotive industry, a move towards downsized and highly boosted engines that deliver higher power and better fuel economy than the larger engines they replace.

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Particularly when accelerating quickly or driving on the freeway, the injection of additional water makes it possible to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 13% in highway conditions and 4% in normal driving (WLTC). With our water injection, we show that the combustion engine still has some tricks up its sleeve. Rolf Bulander.

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Audi engineers described the development of the Gen3B at the Vienna Motor Symposium in 2015. First introduced in the 2009 CC, the EA888 continued Volkswagen’s move toward smaller, turbocharged engines that offer the fuel economy benefits of downsizing with the power of a larger-displacement unit. Earlier post.)

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Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.).

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Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. In combination with the VTES electric supercharger, this will create a cost effective micro/mild hybrid system which, when applied to a downsized 1.4-liter Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Motor Group this week outlined its latest powertrain technologies and future plans at the 12 th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, held near the Hyundai Motor Group R&D Center in Korea. A variety of technologies were adopted to maximize fuel economy and performance of the Kappa 1.0 The Kappa 1.0

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The ADEPT project is led by Ricardo in a research partnership including the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC); Controlled Power Technologies (CPT); Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies UK Ltd; Ford Motor Company and the University of Nottingham. The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September.

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JUNE 22, 2013

The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing. Envera specializes in the development of advanced technologies for improving automotive fuel economy. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy.

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Despite this progress, UCS noted, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler still have higher than average new fleet smog-forming and GHG emissions. To determine GHG emissions, UCS considered the fuel economy, fuel type, and sales volume of each type of vehicle sold by each automaker in the 2013 model year (MY2013). Methodology.

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The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. XLH removes the stock tail housing, and replaces it with the XL system with integrated electric motor. The company had been targeting a 20% reduction.

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Ford Motor Company has scheduled three more EcoBoost engines to be launched by the end of the year. EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging to reduce fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions and cut vehicle weight, while giving drivers the performance of a bigger engine.

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