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Kyocera, Osaka Gas, Aisin, Chofu and Toyota Motor complete co-development of SOFC residential co-gen system; on sale in April

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Kyocera Corporation, Osaka Gas Co., and Toyota Motor Corporation have completed co-development of a residential-use solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) co-generation system, the ENE-FARM Type S. The hot-water storage tank stores heat exhausted from the power generator as hot-water. Aisin Seiki Co.,

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Toyota launches Aqua compact hybrid in Japan; targeting 12,000 units per month in sales

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched the Aqua gasoline-electric compact hybrid—to be marketed as the Prius c in the US—in Japan. Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque. A cooled Exhaust-Gas Recirculation (EGR) system improves efficiency in the high-expansion-ratio Atkinson cycle engine.

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Capstone Launches CARB-Certified Microturbine Range Extender for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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The Capstone C30 Liquid Fuel microturbine is the only engine certified to the CARB emissions levels that went into effect for Model Year 2010 On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines to operate on diesel fuel with no exhaust aftertreatment, including urea injection or exhaust catalyst. Capstone’s HEV drive system. Source: Capstone.

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Toyota launches Corolla hybrid models in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. The vehicles feature the fuel-efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, as well as a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to further improve engine efficiency. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.5-liter

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MHI achieves 4,000-hour continuous operation of pressurized SOFC-MGT hybrid power system; joint development with Toyota

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MHI has been conducting joint development of the hybrid system with Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008. In addition, as the high-temperature exhaust gas from the MGT can be used to generate hot water and steam, the hybrid system is capable of performing combined heat and power (CHP) supply functions. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter A variable cooling system utilizes a motor-driven water pump and heated thermostat. As a result, the newly developed 2.0-liter The new system uses a 1.4

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Toyota: targeted cooling of upper cylinder liner effective way to improve anti-knock quality and thermal efficiency

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Engineers at Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan have determined that cooling the upper part of the cylinder liner on the exhaust side is an effective way to improve anti-knock quality—opening the way to improved engine thermal efficiency. Intake and exhaust sides were divided into an upper, middle and lower part.

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