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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The concentric camshaft features one set of lobes connected to the phaser sprocket, and a second set next to it is connected to phaser. VCD uses Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) phasers with Mid Position Lock (MPL) that can phase the camshafts fast enough with enough range of authority to achieve virtual cylinder deactivation.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Connected Vehicles that leverage data, enhance vehicle safety and connect drivers with their digital worlds in a responsible way. Earlier post.).

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Aeristech Secures £500,000 to Support Development of Electromechanical Turbocharger

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to eliminate turbo lag—in support of aggressive engine downsizing. The separate components are connected electrically. Aeristech also says that its technology is well-suited for hybrid, extended-range electric and biofueled vehicles. An intelligent control system manages power to the compressor.

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Cummins to reveal battery-electric and range-extended-electric systems for transit buses

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Cummins’ proprietary control technology enables the zero-emissions bus range to be extended by optimally managing subsystems, allowing the charge of the battery to be extended. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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Volvo CE rolls out autonomous equipment at Volvo Days 2024 [part 2]

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It’s so smart, you guys It’s also worth noting that the CX01 is something of an “extended range” EV, instead of a “pure” BEV. TARA enables you to downsize and replace larger diesel-powered vehicles with a fleet of autonomous electric Volvo TA15s capable of running 24/7,” reads the official TARA release.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection. In fact, the optimized PHEV is much more efficient as a long range liquid fuel vehicle, because the engine is downsized.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. But Fukui said he saw no significant value in researching plug-in hybrid models, which can be recharged by connecting to a power plug. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

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