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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. Yamasaki, Y.,

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1). This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1 Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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ICCT study compares leading global driving cycles and provides usable conversion factors for CO2 emissions

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This study updates and refines an earlier analysis completed in 2007. Cycle deviations of CO 2 emissions averaged over all gasoline and diesel technologies resulting from basic single regression approach with zero intercept. Gasoline vehicles emit strongest under the WLTC schedule. Earlier post.) —Kühlwein et al.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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A team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a paper assessing technical barriers to the use of higher blends of ethanol. Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-AMG HPP awarded Dewar Trophy for PU106A Hybrid F1 Power Unit

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The successful design, research and teamwork resulted in the Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Power Unit, which has not only been the dominant powertrain in this first season under the new Formula One rules, but is also arguably among the most thermally efficient gasoline powertrains ever produced, with a claimed thermal efficiency of greater than 40%.

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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years. It is a revolutionary next-step in optimizing the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. liter turbo gasoline engine with a high level of efficiency at the same time. Croguennec, S. Hiyoshi, R.,

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