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Federal-Mogul hybrid liner for cylinders reduces bore distortion and improves function in lighter, downsized engines; up to 40% reduction in oil consumption

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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.

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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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Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. The thermal management system uses a ball valve to disconnect the water pump during the engine warm-up phase. Audi S8 cylinder on demand.

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UK Funds Consortium to Demonstrate Lontra Supercharger Technology

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The team will integrate the novel technology with a downsized engine to create a Ford vehicle demonstrator. The Blade Supercharger is a novel variable flow compressor with the ability to meet the boosting requirements of heavily downsized engines, both gasoline and diesel.

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Pierburg GmbH electric compressor for turbos

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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.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Develop and demonstrate technologies including engine downsizing, electrification of auxiliary systems such as oil and water pumps, waste heat recovery, improved aerodynamics and hybridization. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. Navistar, Inc. 37,328,933. Grantee Project Award. Chrysler Group LLC.

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MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

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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.

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Hard parts supplier Rheinmetall Automotive expects electrification to account for more than half of sales in 2020

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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.

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