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JULY 7, 2013

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and the SCTechnology Aviation Center (SCTAC) have contracted with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to support a three-year program to develop and test wireless charging systems for electrical vehicles. Earlier post.). based Evatran.

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Bosch’s 15-inch monitor has two variants, one in landscape mode as a dashboard solution and another in portrait mode as part of a mirror camera system that can replace side mirrors and improve vehicle efficiency by reducing drag. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles. Powertrain concepts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. —Skarke et al. —Skarke et al.

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JUNE 20, 2011

A key feature of the compressor is its ability to use a simple variable inlet port that allows dynamic control of mass flow rate and internal compression ratio without changing rotational speed. This enables the boost of downsized engines to be completely controlled at any point on the operating cycle, including part-load.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 22, 2010

million), with the remaining funding provided by the UK organizations taking part in the work. This investment is part of our ongoing strategy to put the UK at the forefront of low carbon vehicle technology. TRW Conekt (lead), Tata Motors European Technical Centre, Brook Crompton. EDS TurboClaw.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

TorqStor units are based on a 200 kJ energy storage capacity with a peak power rating of 101 kW and internal flywheel speed of approximately 44,000 rev/min (subject to a total gear ratio of 22:1). The unit is compact, with a package volume of only 221 liters, and lightweight, at less than 100 kg excluding the interfacing hydraulic pump/motor.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

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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MAY 12, 2014

The CAM/PwC study highlighted such optimization measures as downsizing in combination with turbocharging and cylinder deactivation. The presentation ceremony for the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards 2014 took place as part of a gala on 8 May 2014 in Frankfurt/Main. The 18 companies were: BMW Group; Daimler AG; Fiat Group; Ford Motor Co.;

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Honda Motor outlined the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies. As a part of next-generation Honda robotics, Honda is pursuing development for the practical applications of Honda’s original avatar robot.

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APRIL 23, 2012

The internal combustion engine is a chemical process, not a thermodynamic cycle, Foster said, and all of the energy in the fuel is theoretically available to be converted into work. When running at part loads, the engine operates at high compression ratios to minimized BSFC and maximize the sweet spot on the map. —Dave Foster.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. A new FC bus jointly developed by Toyota and Hino Motors will be launched in 2016.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing. Downsizing the engine in this instance halves the number of cylinders from four to two. Rüegg / ETH Zurich.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery.

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MARCH 1, 2016

Nissan outlined its Intelligent Mobility vision at the Geneva International Motor Show. Also on the path of Intelligent Power is the further improvement of downsized turbo and X-TRONIC transmissions for both fuel efficiency and seamless response and acceleration. Nissan Intelligent Integration.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. All models have dual motors for four-wheel drive capability and the F-150 Lightning sells from about US$50K (minus taxes and on-road costs), which is US$10K more than it launched at.

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JULY 12, 2013

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.). The 2020 target was raised from 0.70

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Among its displays at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, Fiat will preview its new turbocharged two-cylinder 85 hp (63 kW) Twin-Air engine fitted aboard a 500, the first Fiat model on which it will be introduced next September. The new two-cylinder Twin-Air. Click to enlarge. CO 2 output from the engine is projected to be 95 g/km.

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APRIL 8, 2009

Vycon Energy has developed a flywheel energy storage technology for rubber tired gantry cranes (RTG) that can either be retrofit to existing RTG cranes or included as part of a new build. Conventional RTG cranes are driven by electric motors powered by large on-board diesel generation sets. kWh) at 18 kRPM.

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MARCH 4, 2009

Fiat Group and Fiat Powertrain Technology introduced their new air management technology Multiair at the Geneva Motor Show. Applied to a turbocharged, downsized engine, MultiAir can contribute to up to a 25% reduction in fuel consumption over conventional naturally aspirated engines with the same performance, according to Fiat.

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JULY 12, 2013

The investment forms part of the report “ Driving success – an industrial strategy for growth and sustainability in the UK automotive sector ”, published jointly by the government and industry. On average only a third of the parts that go into vehicles manufactured in the UK are sourced from the UK. Internal combustion engines.

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MARCH 27, 2015

In 2012, Toyota Motor introduced its new development framework, the Toyota New Global Architecture. Designed to balance product advances with cost reductions, TNGA supports the grouping of the development of new vehicles to promote strategic sharing of parts and powertrain components. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 20, 2009

Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance. Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

At the upcoming 79 th International Motor Show in Geneva, France-based MCE-5 Development will showcase its first vehicle application (a Peugeot 407) of a prototype 1.5-liter MCE-5 moving parts. The MCE-5 VCR engine block has no impact on other engine parts or vehicle components. VCRi engine with two-stage turbocharger.

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APRIL 4, 2012

Nissan staged the world debut of the 5 th -generation Altima Sedan at the New York International Auto Show. For this next-generation design, 70% of the parts have been redesigned, which, along with a downsized oil pump, lower oil level and low viscosity oil results in up to 40% reduction in internal friction (versus the previous design).

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

For the next generation of powertrains currently under development, Cobra provides engine designers with the opportunity to achieve up to 10% reduction in CO 2 emissions when implemented with engine downsizing and downspeeding strategies, and potentially more when used with alternative fuels. —Andy Dickinson.

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MAY 26, 2015

The second-generation hybrid system has been thoroughly enhanced from its predecessor: The downsized GDI engine features an aluminum block and head, a compression ratio of 13.5:1, The electric drive motor is smaller (-0.4L), lighter (-3.7 Sonata PHEV is expected to deliver 93 MPGe combined in EV mode based on internal estimates.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton uses an optimized solenoid design and integrates functions to reduce the number of parts required, resulting in a 33% weight savings and a significant reduction in size, said Tolley. When alloy choice alone is not enough to handle thermal loads, Eaton offers a full range of internally cooled engine valves. —Dave Genise.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

liter V6 internal combustion engine designed, developed and manufactured by Honda Performance Development [HPD]—the racing arm for Acura Motorsports in North America. The hybrid power plant includes an IMSA-specified electric Bosch Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Williams Advanced Engineering battery pack.

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MARCH 16, 2009

As part of a major restructuring in announced in Tokyo on Monday, Hitachi Ltd. The new automotive business will have a special focus on hybrid and electric drive system components, as well as technologies for enhancing the efficiency of internal combustion engines. and further restructuring measures considered.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Opel introduced the new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) earlier this month. Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW/140hp 1.4 The fuel injection system also features port deactivation under part load for improved exhaust gas recirculation, giving lower emissions and improved fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 29, 2022

The world’s leading sports- and luxury-car brands, together with muscle-car mavens like Dodge, are now pushing the envelope of the relatively inefficient internal combustion engine (ICE). liter V-8 generates 780 metric horsepower; another 220 hp comes from the plug-in hybrid’s electric motors. Those motors are fed electrons by a 7.9-kilowatt-hour

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JULY 10, 2009

The new, downsized General Motors Company emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning. The new General Motors Company is primarily owned by the governments of the United States, Canada and Ontario, and by a trust fund providing medical benefits to UAW retirees. The new General Motors Company will not initially be publicly traded.

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JUNE 23, 2015

A comparison of the benefits of two different cylinder deactivation operating strategies for downsized 3-cylinder engines such as the 1.0L liter EcoBoost engine recently received its eighth award in four years at the 2015 International Engine of the Year Awards. Even for an aggressively downsized engine such as the 1.0-liter

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