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BorgWarner expands emissions business with new facility in India

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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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Honeywell Global Turbo Forecast projects 49M turbocharged vehicle sales, $12B revenue per year by 2019

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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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MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

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We believe the industry could exceed the relaxed US efficiency standards as it must meet tighter standards in Europe, China, Japan, Korea and India. MECA members look forward to an expanded role for suppliers in off-cycle credit programs as to be defined in subsequent EPA technical amendments rulemakings.

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Bosch world map of automotive powertrains

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Among the differences highlighted are that nearly every fifth new vehicle in Japan is a hybrid; spark-ignition engines dominate the market most in China with an almost 100% share of new vehicle purchases; and diesel holds sway in Europe and India. Downsizing, turbocharging and direct injection are becoming more popular.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Suzuki India’s (MSIL’s) latest offering – the fourth-generation Swift hatchback – which was launched on May 9, continues to retain its key USPs that have made it a popular choice among Indian car buyers since 2005. New, three-cylinder fuel-sipping engine One of the key recipients of this investment is the development of the new 1.2-litre

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Lamborghini Huracan successor confirmed for debut in August 2024

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Watch: Lamborghini Huracan STO launched in India: First Impressions Francesco Scardaoni, director of the Asia-Pacific region, previously highlighted Lamborghini’s financial strength, affirming the brand’s ability to independently develop its new model. Unfortunately, the iconic 5.2-litre

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Renault introduces ZE-ready concept with drone Flying Companion; targeting new markets

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The KWID CONCEPT is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-liter The KWID CONCEPT was designed with inputs from Renault Design India and is covered by the ‘Explore’ petal of Renault’s lifecycle-based design strategy. The vehicle is a compact five-seater to enable family trips, a common occurrence in India. KWID Concept.

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