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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. Earlier post.). —Wheeler et al.
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 fueleconomy benefits of up to 42.6% Fueleconomy. —FEV analysis.
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The team sees further potential for fueleconomy improvement with engine downsizing. Estimated drive-cycle fueleconomy and emissions—based on the single-cylinder 0.66L research engine efficiency and emissions maps—was 32.4 H2-DI showed a combined cycle fueleconomy improvement to 45.4
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fueleconomy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fueleconomy.
The Advanced Elastoval II piston enters series production later this year in a new European passenger car, where it contributes to gains in fueleconomy and reductions in CO 2. piston design, analysis tools and testing at Federal-Mogul’s global development centers have. optimized design. optimized design.
Schematic diagram of the successful “shoebox” reformer design and a picture of the core, after insertion of the catalyst. A team at Monsanto and colleagues at AVL Powertrain have successfully designed and demonstrated an onboard low-temperature ethanol reformer that can be driven by exhaust heat. Credit: ACS, Sall et al.
Computer-generated image of the Turbulent Jet Igniter, designed to replace the spark plug in a modern spark ignition combustion system. The switching of combustion modes limits fueleconomy improvements and maximum compression ratio for knock avoidance. Click to enlarge. The system also reduces engine-out NO x by more than 99%.the
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The Proving Factory is a UK collaborative project designed to bridge the market gap between technology developers making innovative, low-carbon “proof of concept” prototypes, and the need to develop vehicle manufacturer’s confidence in the new technology by providing volume supply.). Background.
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Small displacement engines offer excellent CO 2 and fueleconomy benefits; they have lower parasitic losses and operate more efficiently under part load conditions. They have also designed a 100 mpg UK (83 mpg US, 2.8 It comprises materials experts and vehicle designers as well as body and powertrain engineers.
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Each pixel in each 3d contour represents a design which plots an attribute against a design feature or a design feature against another design feature to identify optimum combinations to deliver desired effects. With the Generation 3 HEV system, Ford decided to downsize the engine from a 2.5L Click to enlarge.
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The aluminium piston’s design uses the company’s DuraBowl process ( earlier post ) to create a reinforced combustion bowl rim to withstand the high mechanical and thermal loads. downsized diesel engines with improved fueleconomy and CO 2 emissions. BMW is the first to use the piston in its triple-turbo 3.0-liter
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