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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 14, 2020

The applications for Aeristech’s new 20kW motor include traditional internal combustion and fuel cell passenger and commercial vehicles with stacks of up to and more than 100kW, industrial, aerospace and marine. Aeristech has developed a range of products based on the core IP. at 130gs -1.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Click to enlarge.

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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.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

We are funding innovative projects in a number of key areas which include internal combustion engine technologies, energy storage and management, lightweight structures and new propulsion technologies. Projects to be funded include: Ultra Lightweight Gas Turbine Range Extender for Electric Vehicles. EDS TurboClaw.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The virtues of downsizing and de-speeding in pursuit of increased mechanical efficiency apply to electrical machines just as much as internal combustion engines. In its low speed range, Antonov’s 2-speed alternator can match the output of a much larger and more expensive single-speed alternator. —Simon Roberts.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon. earlier post ).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The new engine will achieve both China stage 3 fuel consumption and Euro 6 emissions regulations, offering the potential of application in both the Chinese and international markets. The new engine will fulfill a range of product applications for Lifan.

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MAY 12, 2015

This enabled cylinder deactivation to take place at a wider range of engine loads and speeds, and helped minimize noise, vibration and harshness levels. As well as enabling a wider operating range of cylinder deactivation, this system helped counteract any effect that the cylinder deactivation had on levels of noise, vibration and harshness.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

At the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen presented the world premiere of a newly developed compact SUV concept: the Taigun. Technically, the Taigun resembles the very contemporary New Small Family by Volkswagen, which it would round out in an upward direction if it were to be produced. l/100 km (52.3

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JANUARY 19, 2021

A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.

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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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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. Toyota is simplifying the design of its stack, resulting in downsizing and downweighting, and reducing the amount of platinum catalyst required. We [Toyota] will develop a wide range of vehicles to meet the diverse needs of customers.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Engine downsizing through charge boosting is a well-recognized means of improving internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, by increasing the proportion of the drive cycle at which the powertrain operates within or close to the region of peak fuel efficiency of its operating map.

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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.).

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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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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter liter naturally aspirated engine, the downsized engine with electric supercharger reduces the 70-100 km/h (44-63 mph) top gear acceleration time from 18 to 11 seconds. CPT will showcase VTES at the international supercharging conference held in Dresden 24-25 September 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

TVS2 technology builds on Eaton’s supercharger portfolio by delivering significant improvements in efficiency and increased capability, achieved through a rotor design that improves the internal aerodynamics.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

The Schaeffler Group, a leading global supplier to the automotive industry, used the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to highlight a number of hybrid solutions and electric mobility products as well as products for optimizing conventional drivetrains based on the internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The design calls for a scalable battery that makes an all-electric driving range feasible, enabling zero local emissions driving in city centers. Whether a traditional internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric or electric vehicle, thermal management has emerged as a key topic for managing vehicle efficiency. Thermal management.

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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 Turbo TwinAir is also offered in the Fiat 500 L.). Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter Earlier post.). liter and 155 bhp 1.4-liter

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MARCH 14, 2010

In addition to its twin turbos, the new eight-cylinder unit—known internally as the M 157—features gasoline direct injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter The 100 km/h mark is reached in 4.4

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JUNE 16, 2011

Turbocharging and downsizing can also yield fuel consumption reductions. Downsizing is an important strategy applicable in combination with technologies that increase engine torque, such as turbocharging or supercharging. Part of the gain from advanced-level CI diesel engines comes from downsizing.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

As a midterm technology from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles have received wide research attention from industry and academics alike and are sharing an increasing percentage of vehicles in the market. —Wang et al.

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. L/100km) as the engine was pushed into a more efficient operating range. However, the corresponding NO x increased to 0.028 g/mile which falls outside the SULEV II range but is still well within a Tier 2 Bin 5 DOE target. Source: Wallner 2011.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. liter with power ranging from 68 hp to 82 hp (50 to 60 kW). liter with power ranging from 68 hp to 82 hp (50 to 60 kW). Reduced internal friction.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Built to replace the previous facility in Faridabad, the wholly-owned operation will expand manufacturing capacity and provide sales, design, test and validation capabilities for a wide range of domestic and international automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Renault, GM, Tata Motors, Fiat, Ashok Leyland, Volvo Eicher and others.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Ricardo’s TorqStor technology combines a modular, high-efficiency, carbon-fibre composite construction flywheel with a magnetic coupling and gearing system to provide for a scalable range of energy storage capacities for different equipment applications.

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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. Even with optimized internal-combustion engines, large vehicles will not achieve the CO 2 target. Automating the manual transmission, for example with the eClutch.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Kia Motors Europe will unveil a new Kia cee’d GT Line specification at the 85 th Salon International de l’Automobile in Geneva on 3 March. In addition to a range of visual upgrades, the new cee’d GT Line features the debut of Kia’s all-new downsized 1.0-liter liter GDi engine.

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APRIL 28, 2011

Applications include greater engine downsizing by utilizing a full electric turbocharger technology on internal combustion engines; reducing particulates emissions through enhancing combustion; recycling power more efficiently through turbo generation; and enhancing performance on hybrid vehicles.

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MARCH 29, 2018

Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km). In addition, Kona Electric energy efficiency is internally-estimated at 117 MPGe, superior to Nissan Leaf (112 MPGe), Tesla Model S (104 MPGe), and Tesla Model X (93 MPGe). Kona Electric estimated range is a segment-leading 250 miles (402 km), meeting the varying needs of owner lifestyles.

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MARCH 4, 2009

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. Through solenoid valve opening and closing time control, a wide range of optimum intake valve opening schedules can be easily obtained.

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APRIL 12, 2013

liter engine will showcase that engine downsizing or electrification is not the only way to achieve low emissions, the company said. Our system offers, dependent on tank size, a range of up to 250 km [155 miles] with zero [tailpipe] CO 2 emissions. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 In addition, the use of the existing 6.0

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Furthermore, the ICE can be downsized using a larger but slower turbo to retain power requirement. The combination of hybridization and engine downsizing can increase the total fuel saving up to 20%. The TwinSpeed gearbox uses an extra gear that increases an electric vehicle’s general performances and range by as much as 8%.

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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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