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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 The newly developed four-cylinder exemplifies the Audi’s downsizing strategy of substituting turbocharging for volume. liters per 100 km (43.6

Audi

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JUNE 23, 2014

Ford’s approach to the project was to engineer a comprehensive suite of gasoline engine systems technologies, including: Aggressive engine downsizing in a mid-sized sedan from a large V-6 to a small I-4. Composite intake manifold w/ integrated air-water charge air cooler assembly. Earlier post.). The approach.

Fuel Economy

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MARCH 31, 2014

Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. Mercedes highlights the most important measures as including: For all gasoline and diesel drive systems: Friction-optimized downsizing engines with turbocharging, direct injection and thermal management; gasoline engine with Camtronic (C 180).

Mercedes

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

Changes to improve efficiency include fitting a variable water pump, an alternator with power-saving management system and an over-run decoupling system. In addition, low-friction engine oil, special low-torque taper roller bearings in the transmission and low-rolling resistance, high pressure tires help to reduce CO 2 emissions to 114 g/km.

Kia

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JANUARY 19, 2012

The eDifferential integrates two water-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) of different dimensions, a planetary gear, a transmission for active torque distribution and, as a key element, a Schaeffler lightweight differential. The electronic control system is manufactured by AFT and is therefore also a Schaeffler product.

Li-ion

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APRIL 24, 2010

In recent years two methods, namely downsizing and downspeeding, were established on the market to reduce CO 2 emissions while maintaining the driving performance of engines with identical effective power but a larger displacement.

Engine

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JANUARY 11, 2010

“People downsize cars, not expectations. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy. We’ve learned that when customers downsize, they still want the amenities they’ve become used to in larger vehicles.” liter engine.

Ford

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The electric compressor fits in well and without any constraints with the proven strategy of downsizing, the company said. The motor and the electronic components are cooled by a water jacket connected to the engine cooling system. The compressor is compatible with both gasoline and diesel engines.

Exhaust

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APRIL 26, 2016

The clean-sheet design features multiple innovations that reduce friction, contributing to a 13% improvement in fuel efficiency, including: A 10 mm offset crank design that minimises piston side-load, reducing rubbing forces against the cylinder walls of the downsized four-cylinder iron block. Minimized crankshaft bearing diameters.

Diesel

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

class hybrid vehicle engines, use of an electric water pump eliminates the need for a belt in the auxiliary device and contributes to a reduction in friction. By downsizing from the present 2.2L The VTC system allows fuel-efficient driving in various driving styles. class engine. Diesel engine. class diesel engine.

Honda

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JUNE 2, 2015

Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 In addition, the engine has a map-controlled oil pump that only draws as much power as required at the specific operating point. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). l/100 km.

Gasoline

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JUNE 11, 2019

g/bhp-hr by 2027 will be less than the cost of emission control technology in 2010 because, over the past nine years, ingenuity and innovation have downsized emission controls by 60% and substantially lowered their cost. The cost of controlling NO x to 0.05 g/bhp-hr in 2024 and to 0.02 Credit: MECA.

Standards

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

This has resulted in higher catalyst loading per volume of substrate and led to downsizing of systems from those available in 2010. New substrates are designed with thinner walls or higher porosity, which allows the coating of better catalysts without sacrificing durability.

Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Low-friction lubricants: low viscosity and advanced low friction lubricants oils are now available with improved performance and better lubrication. Similar to other start-stop technologies, additional enablers, such as electric power steering, accessory drive components, and auxiliary oil pump, might be required. Engine technologies.

2016

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JULY 7, 2014

liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. The water-cooled intercooler, mounted directly to the engine, provides strong advantages in acceleration. Both NX models offer their own version of pro-active all-weather drive (AWD).

North America

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. Ford also uses a pioneering technique to transform discarded plastic water bottles into front bumper components. A powerful new twin sequential turbocharged 2.0-liter liter TDCi engine. A revised 2.0-liter

Diesel

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JUNE 27, 2017

3 B-Cycle gasoline engine is the first example of Volkswagen’s “Rightsizing” strategy—an engine development strategy that looks to for the optimal balance of displacement, output, torque and efficiency based on vehicle class and real-world operating conditions, rather than just seeking to downsize. Third, the EA888 2.0TSI Gen.3

2018

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. Also adding to the equation is a new electric water pump and a new electric oil pump, which help improve overall fuel economy. A compact and lightweight 1.56-kWh

Hybrid

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

The competition against PHEVs in 2030 is likely to incorporate a radically downsized, boosted direct-injection engine; an automated manual or 7-8 speed automatic transmission; advanced tires with C R at 0.006 or below; a 30% weight reduction on the glider; advanced aerodynamics with C D of 0.22 times as much. Tax the fuel.”

PHEV

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

On the diesel side—now available solely as BlueTEC units with SCR aftertreatment technology) , the focus is on downsizing and the new version of the V6 CDI engine. Friction-optimized bearings and new transmission oil thermal management also help reduce fuel consumption. BlueTEC diesel units. In the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, the 3.0-liter

Mercedes

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC will develop and demonstrate technologies including optimized combustion, engine downsizing, electrification of auxiliary systems such as oil and water pumps, waste heat recovery, improved aerodynamics, hybridization, and possibly a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling.

EPA

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Downsizing entails the replacement of engine displacement with turbocharging. The crankcase is made of cast aluminum and integrates reinforcing cylinder liners made of cast gray iron and a cutting-edge oil separator. inches]) has been optimized to minimize friction; this applies to the piston rings and the compact oil pump alike.

Downsizing

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MAY 18, 2012

As a result, engine oil consumption is reduced by up to 40%, according to Gian Maria Olivetti, Federal-Mogul’s vice president for Technology and Innovation, Powertrain. Conventional liners can allow water to seep down the joint between liner and casting, reaching the crankcase and contaminating the lubricating oil.

Downsizing

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JULY 17, 2015

The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. Furthermore, even the older version PHEV can recharge at a slow rate using local solar, wind, water-derived or other net zero CO 2 fuel.

PHEV

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW/140hp 1.4 A die cast, structural aluminum oil pan adds further stiffness and provides further noise reduction. The coolant thermostat and the oil pump are electronically controlled to improve engine heat up. Under-skirt piston oil cooling is a further addition.

Exhaust

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The advantage is significantly accelerated pressure build-up, which leads to very responsive downsized engines. Various other design modifications optimize fuel economy and comfort as well: Low-friction bearings and two-stage oil pump reduce friction. TSI, an exhaust camshaft adjuster is added. Quickly up to temperature.

Engine

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Further, the e-unit block has a sophisticated water jacket and 3D printed core. Other significant exhibits were the oil, water and vacuum pumps which, electrically driven, act independently of the engine load and hence lower fuel consumption and emissions. This valve is already in series production in the US.

2020

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

liter class which are engineered to meet customer demand for strong, downsized engine performance. Other specific features that contribute to the engine’s refinement include: A small balance-shaft mounted longitudinally in the oil sump. The cylinder head features a water-cooled exhaust manifold integrated within the aluminum casting.

Engine

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APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. For durability, it is water-cooled. Variable displacement oil pump.

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