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EIA: trends in downsized engine design leading to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline

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Further, there is increasing interest among stakeholders in exploring the benefits of higher octane fuels that would lead to higher compression ratios which would lead to more efficient engines and reduced fuel consumption. One significant trend is engine downsizing coupled with turbocharging. Source: U.S. Click to enlarge.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4

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Magna to introduce lightweight natural gas vehicle concept at Geneva; less than 49 gCO2/km

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will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. MILA Blue is a natural-gas powered, A-segment lightweight vehicle that produces less than 49g CO 2 /km. Downsizing—leveraging smaller, lighter components while at the same time maintaining function and performance. Click to enlarge.

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Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system; up to 10% improvement in power and torque over diesel

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unveiled the first generation of its new, proprietary enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) natural gas system. Using 100% dedicated natural gas as fuel, Westport’s new technology optimizes the combustion and thermal efficiencies of the engine by taking advantages of the positive properties of natural gas. mono-fuel gas engine.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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Cost of the new engine relative to gasoline baseline. The technical focus over the last year has been on new engine installation and performance assessments. In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started.

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter Engines and drivetrains. The existing 1.5

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

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2014 Sprinter. Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system.

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