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

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Automakers are using a number of approaches and technologies to address the requirements of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations, including, but not limited to: weight reduction; conventional engine and transmission efficiency improvements; better aerodynamics; and further development and sale of hybrids and electric vehicles.

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Porsche secures third straight FIA WEC Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid

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Porsche has earned a third consecutive Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid. The Porsche 919 Hybrid has netted six world championships, three outright Le Mans wins, a total of 17 race wins including seven double victories, 19 pole positions and twelve fastest race laps from 33 races. Click to enlarge.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will deliver two technical papers at SAE World Congress in April on its SpeedStart torque assist and kinetic energy recovery system ( earlier post ) and TIGERS turbine integrated gas energy recovery system ( earlier post ) for 48V mild hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.) SpeedStart.

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Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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Omron introducing smallest and lightest high capacity DC power relay; hybrids and EVs

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This contributes not only to device downsizing and weight-reduction, but also makes wiring and mounting much simpler. DC power relays enclose pressurized gas which enables them to hinder arc formation by cooling. (An An arc is a type of discharge which occurs in a gas between electric poles with low voltage and high current.

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CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

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The Germany-based Center of Automotive Management (CAM), in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) AG WPG, named the Volkswagen Group the world’s most innovative automotive company in its 2014 AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards; this marks the fourth consecutive time Volkswagen Group has picked up the top award. Alternative drives.

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