Design, Downsizing and Engine

Simulation study finds “Millerizing” the Scuderi split-cycle engine could enable 50% engine downsizing with retention of power and torque, along with reduced fuel consumption

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MAY 20, 2012

Simulation study finds Miller version of Scuderi engine can deliver twice the BMEP as naturally aspirated version, theoretically enabling 50% downsizing while maintaining performance. In a naturally aspirated conventional engine, this would result in a loss of BMEP, but an increase in thermal efficiency. Source: Scuderi.

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SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium opens with consideration of alternative engine designs

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APRIL 23, 2012

SAE’s 2012 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit—the second as an immediate precursor to the SAE World Congress—opened on Sunday with a consideration of several alternative engine designs: opposed piston 2-stroke (Achates Power); variable compression ratio (MCE-5); split cycle (Scuderi); and advanced rotary (Liquid Piston).

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Volvo introducing new downsized 4-cylinder engine range, with fuel economy improvements up to 35%; hybrid and flywheel drive systems

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

The Volvo Car Corporation is introducing a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. The upcoming four-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine range includes common rail diesels and direct injected gasoline engines. Earlier post.).

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New lightweight aluminum piston from Federal-Mogul enables further downsizing of gasoline engines

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JULY 10, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a lightweight, high-strength aluminium piston that enables engine manufacturers to increase the power density and efficiency of boosted, direct injected gasoline engines. Specific power outputs in engines are likely to increase from current levels of around 95 kW/L to 130 kW/L to coming years.

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Downsizing Gasoline Engine Fuel Economy

Scuderi working on turbocharged variant of split-cycle engine; smaller, more powerful, and more fuel efficient

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APRIL 16, 2011

Cartoon of the proposed turbocharged split-cycle engine. The Scuderi Group announced at the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit that boosting one of its air-hybrid split-cycle engines ( earlier post ) with a turbocharger to 3.2 At the same time, the engine can be reduced in size by roughly 29%, according to recent modeling results.

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Engine Power Powered Downsizing

CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At the 17 th Supercharging conference this week in Dresden, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch what it says is the first water-cooled electric supercharger developed for “quasi-continuous” boosting of commercial diesel engines, including those developed for off highway applications. tonnes gross vehicle weight.

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Water Engine Commercial Diesel

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

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JUNE 23, 2014

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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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Downsizing

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

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APRIL 6, 2016

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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Downsizing Gasoline Engine Design

Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium; fuel consumption down 13%, torque and power up 33%

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

SIDI engine. Opel revealed more details about its new mid-size gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. liter, four-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC Turbo engines, which begin Opel’s renewal of its powertrain portfolio, deliver improved fuel consumption, performance and refinement.

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New 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine to debut in European Focus range

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) will be three models in the European product range: first the Focus, followed by C-MAX and the all-new Ford B-MAX. liter engine is the latest addition to Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which currently range in capacity from 1.6 liters globally. With its 1.0-liter

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Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

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JULY 14, 2014

Cummins has developed an E-85-specific engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L liter displacement. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Pinnacle Engine pre-production prototype opposed piston engine shows about 27% fuel consumption improvement across different scooter cycles compared to conventional engine

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. FEV performed engine mappings in a dynamometer test cell to evaluate the fuel economy of Pinnacle’s TP90 scooter engine compared to a benchmark engine (N15) from Pinnacle’s Asian OEM partner. Test engine specs. Stroke [mm].

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Production

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

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MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. I4 Ecotec engine.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine

Continental to supply turbochargers for new Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engines

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

Developed for the latest 1-liter downsized gasoline engines. Continental will be supplying Ford with turbochargers for the carmaker’s new three-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine platform. The first two engines will generate 74 and 88 kW from a displacement of just one liter. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai showcasing new downsized turbo engines and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; i40 48V Hybrid, i30 CNG

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

New engines and transmission. Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. Both engines—1.0-liter liter T-GDI is the first of a new generation of small turbocharged gasoline engines, offering enhanced performance, driving pleasure and efficiency.

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Downsizing Hyundai Engine Hybrid

FEV analysis of automotive-scale Pinnacle opposed-piston engine finds potential for significant increases in fuel economy

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MAY 15, 2013

An analysis by FEV of a modeled automotive scale version of Pinnacle’s 4-stroke, spark-ignited (SI), opposed-piston, sleeve-valve architecture engine ( earlier post ) concluded that the engine has the potential to deliver significant additional fuel economy benefits of up to 42.6% configuration of the engine. Fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Downsizing

Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

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JUNE 19, 2012

demands of very high-power diesel engines. liter diesel (N57D30S1) engine applied in the M550d xDrive, with a specific power output of 93 kW/liter (124 bhp/liter). downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. —Arnd Baberg, Chief Engineer Piston Product Engineering, Federal-Mogul.

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Continental XL3 solenoid injector in production in 1.5L GDI engine; looking ahead to Euro 6c

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JULY 25, 2013

New generation XL3 injector for GDI engines goes into production. liter GDI engine. of 8 holes) enables optimal adaptation to all engine-specific requirements. of 8 holes) enables optimal adaptation to all engine-specific requirements. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Production Emissions Downsizing

Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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MARCH 5, 2014

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. l/100km (42.8

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New Delphi 500+ bar GDi system cuts particulates by up to 50% without engine changes

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Building off its 350 bar GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) system, Delphi Technologies has developed a 500+ bar GDi system that can reduce particulate emissions by up to 50% without expensive engine re-designs for the majority of applications. The solution is a new, high-efficiency pump designed by Delphi Technologies.

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Honda develops VTEC Turbo direct injection gasoline engine family, including 1.0L 3-cylinder unit

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

L 3-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. announced that it has newly developed the VTEC Turbo, a direct injection gasoline turbo engine family most suitable for small-to-medium-sized vehicles. engines: 2.0L 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine. L 3-cylinder direct injection gasoline turbo engine.

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Gasoline Honda Engine Downsizing

BorgWarner expanding variable cam timing technology for I4 engines; OEM diesel and gasoline applications in 2015

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OCTOBER 5, 2012

New cam phaser for I4 engine. BorgWarner is expanding its variable cam timing (VCT) technology with a new family of cam phasers for inline-4 engines. The modular design supports a variety of cam phasing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) and torsional assist (TA) phasers with optional mid-position lock technology.

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2015 Gasoline Engine Diesel

Toyotas Yaris hybrid concept anticipates B-segment hybrid strategy with first downsizing of HSD; Prius +

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MARCH 2, 2011

This marks Toyota’s first downsizing of its HSD technology. This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. Introducing full hybrid technology into the B-segment presented Toyota with several unique engineering challenges.

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Prius Downsizing Hybrid Toyota

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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APRIL 10, 2013

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes. liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with next generation five- and six-speed gearboxes.

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Lotus to Introduce Range Extender Engine

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. This results in reduced engine mass (56 kg/123 lbs), assembly costs, package size and improved emissions and engine durability.

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Engine Range Exhaust Downsizing

Federal-Mogul hybrid liner for cylinders reduces bore distortion and improves function in lighter, downsized engines; up to 40% reduction in oil consumption

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MAY 18, 2012

Quasi-monolithic bond of a hybrid liner with aluminum outer coating to engine block (left) compared to typical gap found between grey iron liners and the aluminium block (right). improve function in the latest generation of lighter, highly-loaded aluminum-block engines. Source: Federal-Mogul. Click to enlarge. To meet the cost and.

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Downsizing Oil Engine Hybrid

Nissan awards Eaton “Global Innovation Award” for TVS supercharger in 1.2L DIG-S engine

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JULY 24, 2012

s “Global Innovation Award” for the Eaton TVS (Twin Vortices Series) supercharger used in the downsized DIG-S engine in the Micra. Eaton’s TVS superchargers feature patented high-speed rotors driven directly from the engine’s crankshaft. Eaton Corporation has received one of Nissan Motor Co.’s Earlier post.).

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Eaton Nissan Global Engine

BorgWarner launches new low-friction engine timing chain; 0.3-0.6% improvement in fuel economy

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JANUARY 29, 2014

mm inverted tooth silent engine timing chains are launching on engines from Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Hyundai, General Motors Korea and one Chinese automaker. The new timing chain is designed to reduce friction, resulting in as much as 0.3 BorgWarner will produce the new low-friction engine timing chains for a variety of 0.66- to 2.0-liter

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MAHLE-led consortium’s micro-CHP CNG engine provides 20% efficiency boost over current market best

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JULY 16, 2019

Tests have demonstrated that a residential combined heat and power (CHP) engine developed as an Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)-backed venture through the Generators for Small Electrical and Thermal Systems (GENSETS) program ( earlier post ) offers at least a 20% improvement in efficiency over the current leading alternatives.

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Engine Market 2019 Downsizing

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

Even while projecting to the future and talking about batteries and electric vehicles, he said, “ when you look at our actual analysis and you look to our projections for the future, 95% or more of the vehicles, all of the heavy-duty vehicles in our analysis are relying on IC engines. should not discount novel engine designs.

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International Future Engine EPA

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. developing variable speed supercharger drive using its CVP technology

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APRIL 28, 2012

Test results from that supplier have demonstrated potential fuel-saving, engine down-sizing and/or down-speeding opportunities without adversely affecting performance and drivability. band, particularly at low engine speeds. manufacturers can utilize smaller, more efficient engines with no loss in. V6 engine.

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PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. PSA concept D-EGR engine. PSA has filed for two patents on its work.

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Gasoline 2018 Engine Commercial

Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

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APRIL 4, 2013

liter EcoBoost engine. EcoBoost is the fifth and latest member to join Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which includes a 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost engine is projected to produce 132 kW (177 hp) of power at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm. The new 3-cylinder, 1.5L

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Engine China Ford Fuel Economy

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L Earlier post , earlier post.). Background. Earlier post.) DOE UFEV program targets.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

SwRI simulations show turbocharged Scuderi Engine could reduce a standard 2011 Nissan Sentras fuel consumption by up to 35% on FTP cycle

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MAY 11, 2011

The Sentra model was simulated through a standardized Federal Test Procedure-75 (FTP-75) drive cycle for each SSC engine design. up to 33% increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model.

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2011 Nissan Engine Standards

Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The H2-DI engine was estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE targets with engine out Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission levels. The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. The engine delivers peak BTE of 45.5% H2-DI engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Source: Wallner 2011.

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Fuel Economy Economy 2016 Hydrogen

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends.

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Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Achates Power will work with Delphi Automotive and Argonne National Laboratory on its ARPA-E-funded project to develop an innovative opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition (OPGCI) engine. Conceptual image of a possible multi-cylinder OPGCI engine. It could also be the first of a family of OPGCI engines spanning 1.0

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline

Volvo Cars well along with 3-cylinder gasoline engine development program; prototype testing underway

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

Volvo Car’s 3-cylinder gasoline engine. Volvo Cars confirmed its production program to develop a lightweight 3-cylinder Drive-E gasoline engine. The engine, wholly developed in Sweden, will join the company’s 4-cylinder Drive-E engines ( earlier post ). Volvo Cars’ new three-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Gasoline Engine Downsizing

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

PureTech 3-cylinder engine. Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. The design brief for the new-generation PureTech engines called for a clean break in powertrain development. Click to enlarge.

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SwRI simulations indicate Scuderi split-cycle engine consumes 25% less fuel than comparable conventional engine in Cavalier; 36% reduction with hybrid configuration

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Preliminary results from vehicle simulations conducted on a Scuderi split-cycle engine at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) show that a base, naturally aspirated Scuderi engine (four cylinders—i.e., When we ran these simulation, the mapping for our engine was not totally complete. We will gain further.

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Engine Fuel Hybrid Downsizing

FEV displays Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engine at SAE World Congress; provided early development support

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APRIL 25, 2012

FEV provided early development stage support for the engine in the area of design and CAE, combustion development, and engine build for 36 engines. And these engines are capable of doing that with very low exhaust emissions levels. The engine will initially be offered with power ratings of 73.5

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ACCESS project targeting 30% improvement in fuel economy and SULEV emissions in light-duty gasoline engine; multi-mode SI/HCCI combustion

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Port assisted direction injection (PDI)—a dual injection system for combining the benefits of port fuel injection (PFI) and direct injection (DI), and enabling a dual fuel system approach for high compression ratios and extreme downsizing on boosted engines. Emitec is heading up the work on aftertreatment design and improvements.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Light Engine

Federal-Mogul expands powertrain materials portfolio for more efficient heavy-duty diesel engines

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NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation’s Powertrain Division has expanded its range of high performance materials for valve guides, seats and turbocharger bushings that support the commercial vehicle industry’s drive towards more efficient engines. Engines Fuel Efficiency Materials Powertrain materials' Source: Federal-Mogul.

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Engine Diesel Exhaust Oil

Simulation study finds “Millerizing” the Scuderi split-cycle engine could enable 50% engine downsizing with retention of power and torque, along with reduced fuel consumption

SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium opens with consideration of alternative engine designs

Volvo introducing new downsized 4-cylinder engine range, with fuel economy improvements up to 35%; hybrid and flywheel drive systems

New lightweight aluminum piston from Federal-Mogul enables further downsizing of gasoline engines

Scuderi working on turbocharged variant of split-cycle engine; smaller, more powerful, and more fuel efficient

CPT launching water-cooled electric supercharger for commercial diesel engines

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

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

Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium; fuel consumption down 13%, torque and power up 33%

New 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine to debut in European Focus range

Cummins ETHOS 2.8L optimized E-85 engine demonstrates 50-80% reduction in CO2 emissions in medium-duty truck

Pinnacle Engine pre-production prototype opposed piston engine shows about 27% fuel consumption improvement across different scooter cycles compared to conventional engine

Update on the ACCESS fuel efficient engine project; simulations find up to 48.9% improvement in fuel economy over baseline

Continental to supply turbochargers for new Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engines

Hyundai showcasing new downsized turbo engines and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; i40 48V Hybrid, i30 CNG

FEV analysis of automotive-scale Pinnacle opposed-piston engine finds potential for significant increases in fuel economy

Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

Continental XL3 solenoid injector in production in 1.5L GDI engine; looking ahead to Euro 6c

Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

New Delphi 500+ bar GDi system cuts particulates by up to 50% without engine changes

Honda develops VTEC Turbo direct injection gasoline engine family, including 1.0L 3-cylinder unit

BorgWarner expanding variable cam timing technology for I4 engines; OEM diesel and gasoline applications in 2015

Toyotas Yaris hybrid concept anticipates B-segment hybrid strategy with first downsizing of HSD; Prius +

Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

Lotus to Introduce Range Extender Engine

Federal-Mogul hybrid liner for cylinders reduces bore distortion and improves function in lighter, downsized engines; up to 40% reduction in oil consumption

Nissan awards Eaton “Global Innovation Award” for TVS supercharger in 1.2L DIG-S engine

BorgWarner launches new low-friction engine timing chain; 0.3-0.6% improvement in fuel economy

MAHLE-led consortium’s micro-CHP CNG engine provides 20% efficiency boost over current market best

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. developing variable speed supercharger drive using its CVP technology

PSA to commercialize SwRI-developed Dedicated-EGR technology in high-efficiency gasoline engines by 2018

Ford unveils 1.5L EcoBoost engine in new Mondeo in China

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

SwRI simulations show turbocharged Scuderi Engine could reduce a standard 2011 Nissan Sentras fuel consumption by up to 35% on FTP cycle

Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

Volvo Cars well along with 3-cylinder gasoline engine development program; prototype testing underway

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

SwRI simulations indicate Scuderi split-cycle engine consumes 25% less fuel than comparable conventional engine in Cavalier; 36% reduction with hybrid configuration

FEV displays Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engine at SAE World Congress; provided early development support

ACCESS project targeting 30% improvement in fuel economy and SULEV emissions in light-duty gasoline engine; multi-mode SI/HCCI combustion

Federal-Mogul expands powertrain materials portfolio for more efficient heavy-duty diesel engines

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