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Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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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. Select Engines. dCi engines. Specific engine-mapping aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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Toyota and Denso develop SiC power semiconductor for power control units; targeting 10% improvement in hybrid fuel efficiency

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Toyota intends to leverage the benefits of high frequency and high efficiency of SiC power semiconductors to enable PCU downsizing of 80%. Right :PCU with SiC power semiconductors (Future target). The high frequency control of SiC allows the downsizing of coils and condensers within the PCU. ???Source: Click to enlarge.

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Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

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Jaguar’s parent company Tata has taken a stake in Bladon Jets, and will develop this technology as a medium-term aspiration that will play a part in Jaguars of the future. The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle. This is the Jaguar of the future.

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Air Resources Board Amends Off-Road Diesel Emissions Rule to Aid Compliance

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The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to help business owners comply with its 2007 regulation aimed at reducing toxic diesel emissions from the state’s estimated 180,000 off-road vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers used in construction, mining and other industries. Earlier post.). ARB Chairwoman Mary D.

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MHI completes development of new-generation LNG carrier; reductions in size and weight, with more capacity and 20% lower fuel consumption than conventional ships

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In the world of LNG carriers, electric propulsion ships (DFE ships) using medium-speed diesel engines with gas-firing capability and two-cycle low-speed diesel main engine vessels (DRL ships) have been gaining power in place of conventional steam turbines. 2007) Key Technologies for Mitsubishi LNG Carrier Now and in the Future.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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meter external length of the F 800 Style, all of the components of the vehicle’s alternative drives are installed in a space-saving manner in the engine compartment and the gaps within the chassis. The front end’s compact package was made possible through the consistent downsizing of all F-CELL components. Engine output (kW/hp).

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The Phase 2 review follows on the original NRC Phase 1 review of the Partnership conducted in 2007 and resulting in a report issued in 2008. Further, the report recommends that 21CTP program goals should continue to be established, reviewed, updated, related to available funding, and clearly stated in measurable engineering terms.

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