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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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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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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L Skarke et al.

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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Weighing 220 kilograms (485 lb) including all key add-on parts, the V8 is comparatively light. Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. mph), the new technology reduces the fuel consumption of the 4.0

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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter A green ‘ECO’ symbol on the dashboard lights up when the engine is shut down by the system. In the XF sports sedan this engine is capable of accelerating the car to 60 mph in 7.5 liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter

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Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

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Ford’s EcoBoost technology combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to enable a downsized engine to gain fuel economy by up to 20% over larger engines with no loss of performance. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L liter three-cylinder, 1.6- liter four-cylinders, and two 3.5-liter liter V6 variants.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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Maximum torque is available right from low engine speeds and over a broad engine speed range. This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. A key focus in developing the new Sprinter was on a whole range of new assistance systems—including world premieres in the van segment.

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP). This means that in addition the power demand is more difficult to achieve with engine downsizing and transmission down-speeding alone. mph] and potentially to provide torque assist at other road speeds including during engine-off coasting.

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