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MARCH 19, 2019

The Eaton 48-volt mild hybrid accessory drive captures energy while driving and is used to keep the sleeper cab comfortable overnight without idling the engine. Several products take advantage of Eaton’s modular variable valve actuation technology, which allows OEMs to choose the technologies they want to use based on their needs.

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JUNE 18, 2013

At the company’s 61 st Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany, Bosch senior executives outlined the company’s view on the general future of automotive technology—“ efficient and increasingly electrical ”, and provided a thumbnail of the way they see—and thus are developing products for—sector-specific technology trends.

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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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APRIL 27, 2016

For Honda on the vehicle side, that strategy encompasses ongoing development of more efficient hybrids, as well as battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Honda has set a target of two-thirds of its overall unit sales coming from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero emission vehicles (BEVs and FCVs) by around 2030.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

These new areas include an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL); an avatar robot to expand the range of human ability; and a new challenge in the field of outer space. Then, using that hydrogen and oxygen, Honda’s fuel cell technologies can generate and supply electricity. These new initiatives, led by Honda R&D Co.,

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

In addition, Honeywell’s forecast calls for electric boosting products to help support compliance with more stringent national environmental standards. E-boosting products can significantly improve engine responsiveness and also provide better fuel economy. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. liter six-cylinder.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. The electronic fuel vapor management valve for hybrid-electric vehicles manages fuel vapor pressure contained within the fuel tank, increasing safety and enabling automakers to meet emissions regulations. New Engine Valves. Audi will replace the 3.6-liter

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MAY 27, 2014

For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency'

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. This is not an either-or choice between hybrids and electric cars.

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MAY 12, 2014

The CAM/PwC study highlighted such optimization measures as downsizing in combination with turbocharging and cylinder deactivation. Along with hybrid models from Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, the Group also offers a number of natural gas powered models. Alternative drives. and the e-Golf. Networked vehicles.

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APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e.,

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

This is to be achieved through the synergistic application of an extremely downsized gasoline engine coupled with electrified boosting and exhaust gas energy recovery; micro-hybrid functionality with stop/start, torque assist and regenerative braking; and a novel energy storage technology. The £3 million (US$4.9

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Projects to be funded include: Ultra Lightweight Gas Turbine Range Extender for Electric Vehicles. The small size, multi-fuel capability and potential low cost of the ULRE could also help speed adoption of electric vehicles. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck. Title Partners.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

However, said Horst Binnig, Rheinmetall Automotive CEO, “products with a cable” already constitute roughly 40% of the company’s total sales. Rheinmetall Automotive sees its content per car rising under an e-mobility scenario, with battery-electric vehicles offering the greatest opportunity. pistons, blocks, cylinder heads, etc.)

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AUGUST 4, 2011

the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., Residual gas reduction via the 4-2-1 manifold system.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3 Where energy resources are concerned, lignite, hard coal and uranium figure principally in car production. Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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MAY 7, 2010

WorldAutoSteel,the automotive group of the World Steel Association, has presented findings on the progress of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2, a global steel industry effort to develop advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) architectures for electrified vehicles that reduce life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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MARCH 27, 2015

The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades. The SuperTruck also incorporates Predictive Hybrid Control, which optimizes hybrid battery-charging strategies to the terrain of the road ahead.

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JULY 7, 2014

liter four-cylinder engine and the NX 300h hybrid with 2.5-liter liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. Among the features of the hybrid is a new transmission with a kick-down function. NX300h: Hybrid with a kickdown.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

DeCicco’s analysis shows that optimizing internal combustion engines plus rising adoption of grid-free hybrids will enable new fleet fuel economy (unadjusted) to reach 52 mpg (4.52 Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) by 2035.

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MAY 17, 2013

As a result, they conclude, uncertainties in the net greenhouse gas (GHG) effect of ethanol, particularly when used in a low-level blend with gasoline, are considerably larger than previously estimated. Boies (2013) Effects of Ethanol on Vehicle Energy Efficiency and Implications on Ethanol Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Analysis.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Daimler Trucks North America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor-trailer combination using a suite of technologies including active aerodynamics, cylinder deactivation, hybridization, and the electrification of accessories. By area of interest, the awards are: EV Everywhere Plug‐In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases (Area of Interest 1).

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency. Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. 48-volt hybrid version of the i40.

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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). A fundamental theme is fuel efficiency for everyone; key to delivering on that is lightweighting. .; —Bill Ford Jr.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. million units and US vehicle production by 3.3

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. liter GDI four-cylinder engine, engineered specifically for hybrid applications. The Niro features an all-new, advanced Kappa 1.6-liter

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MARCH 27, 2015

Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). (The Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015. Earlier post.) System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW).

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

While oil will remain the most widely used fuel, overall energy demand will be reshaped by a continued shift toward less-carbon-intensive energy source as well as steep improvements in energy efficiency in areas such as transportation, where the expanded use of advanced and hybrid vehicles will help push average new-car fuel economy to 48 mpg (4.9

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

This CO 2 level is comparable to that emitted by equivalent sized full hybrid vehicles, yet avoids their need for high voltage and the significant impact a hybrid’s large batteries and traction motors have on overall vehicle cost, mass and packaging. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

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JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Replacing spark-ignition engines with diesel engines and components would yield fuel savings of about 37% at an added cost of approximately $5,900 per vehicle, and replacing spark-ignition engines with hybrid engines and components would reduce fuel consumption by 43% at an increase of $6,000 per vehicle.

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APRIL 20, 2024

In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid , we found that the hybrid system blends into the background—just like the rest of the car, which has now appropriately gone all-hybrid. bound fully electric luxury convertible will come from Italy. Plus, reportedly, Toyota’s “bZ” nomenclature might already be toast.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. Such technologies might include solar panels on hybrids, adaptive cruise control or.

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