Concept Downsizing Products Re-Charge 
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
In its new report on downsized and boosted gasoline engine technologies ( earlier post ) the ICCT highlighted Ricardo’s work on an “extreme” Miller cycle concept with high (13:1) compression ratio (CR) and central direct injection in a downsized boosted engine. The concept places particular demands on the boosting system.
EV Central
JULY 4, 2024
British electric car start-up Nyobolt has claimed it has set a new benchmark for EV fast charging after its latest sports car concept took just 4 minutes and 37 seconds for a 10-80 per cent top-up. That means, in real terms, a 10-80 per cent charge only added around 200km of range. The post Is this the key to faster charging?
Green Car Congress
MARCH 11, 2014
Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. The output power is more than 100kW, despite significant unit downsizing. The company is considering using the Toyota FCV Concept packaging.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines. There will be no torque deficit or other tradeoffs from essential engine downsizing and higher gearing, which now dominates the development of internal combustion engines.
EV Central
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In fact, we reckon there are almost 20 load-haulers either confirmed or said to be on the way to production. Being built at a new Gigafactory in Austin Texas, first US Cybertruck deliveries are scheduled for production late in 2023, having been delayed on multiple occasions. Let’s check out the list. Will it come to Australia?
Green Car Congress
JUNE 4, 2010
Estimated price increases are based on current economic conditions and the concept of “incremental retail price equivalent (RPE) cost,” which represents the average additional price consumers would pay for a fuel economy technology. For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2009
The combination of electronics, advanced battery technology and charging techniques ensures the system can deliver the required rapid charge and discharge performance, while at all times maintaining a stable 12 volts to the vehicle’s main electrical system. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.
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