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MARCH 7, 2012

liter diesel engine. By downsizing from the outgoing 2.2L With these engines we aim to be Number 1 in fuel economy in each sector within 3 years. Click to enlarge. The application of new high-strength material in the cylinder head has enabled Honda to deliver the world’s lightest aluminium open deck 1.6-liter

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

In a new report analyzing the emerging global market for technologies that improve fuel economy, Navigant Research forecasts that sales of gasoline and diesel stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will reach 63 million annually by 2025, representing 58% of all vehicles sold in that year.

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MAY 22, 2012

Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they expect their next vehicle to get better fuel mileage than the one they’re driving now, and fuel economy topped the list as the most important consideration when shopping for their next car, followed by quality and safety.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency' ADEPT schematic. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The new approach to natural gas combustion technology is designed to provide vehicle and engine original manufacturers (OEMs) with a “downsized” natural gas solution that is cost competitive while providing similar levels of power, torque, and fuel economy to a larger diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter Duratorq TDCi diesel.

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MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option. liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 265 lb-ft (359 N·m) of torque at 1,400-2,400 rpm. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter liter, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, it delivers 170 hp (127 kW) of power and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) of torque. L/100 km (42.8 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km. Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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MAY 9, 2012

Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Eaton have demonstrated the application of downspeeding and supercharging a diesel vehicle, in conjunction with optimizing transmission gear ratios and the shift schedule, to deliver a greater improvement in fuel economy than a downsped and turbocharged configuration.

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DECEMBER 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has amended its diesel rules to offer businesses a variety of options to comply with the regulations to reduce soot from diesel engines. No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. forklifts). —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Replacing spark-ignition engines with diesel engines and components would yield fuel savings of about 37% at an added cost of approximately $5,900 per vehicle, and replacing spark-ignition engines with hybrid engines and components would reduce fuel consumption by 43% at an increase of $6,000 per vehicle.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. This edition of the annual Outlook marks the first extension of the long-term energy forecast to 2040.

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The new Peugeot 208 B-segment supermini, which launches this spring in Europe, will be available in 3- and 5-door bodystyles with a range of gasoline and diesel engines including a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine range and the latest generation of Stop & Start System (e-HDi) diesel engines. Extended e-HDI diesel range.

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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. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The White Paper was published by the US Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars, a national organization focused on promoting technology neutral policies and the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of advanced clean diesel technology. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Small displacement engines offer excellent CO 2 and fuel economy benefits; they have lower parasitic losses and operate more efficiently under part load conditions. Small engines can also be turbocharged to deliver comparable torque and power to a larger naturally aspirated engine.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. The unit features a six-hole GDI injector, pressured to a higher-than-average 200 bar, securing a clean combustion and improving fuel economy and emissions to fulfill Euro 6c emission standards, three years ahead of their introduction in 2017.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The remaining six projects totaling more than $71 million will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. The goal is to develop engine technologies that will improve the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 25-40% by 2015 using an engine-only approach. 38,831,115. 39,559,868.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Automakers are turning to downsized turbocharged engines to satisfy more stringent global fuel economy and emission regulations and customer demand for better-performing vehicles. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

TDI diesel with 105 PS and 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) consumes 4.2 Downsizing and technologies such as the Stop/Start system contribute to improved fuel efficiency in the gasoline-powered versions. The ten engines (77 kW / 105 PS through 220 kW / 300 PS) of the new lineup are up to 18% more fuel efficient than their predecessors.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The product is designed for integration into both Otto and Diesel engines to deliver enhanced torque, emissions control and CO 2 reduction. When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter When applied to a radically downsized 1.2-liter VTES is optimized to use the standard 12V vehicle architecture. Compared with a 1.6-liter

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The Automobile Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has awarded its Prize for the Environment to Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies and Valeo engineers for their paper HyBoost—An Intelligently Electrified Optimized Downsized Gasoline Engine Concept. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. Tim Johnson, from Corning, in his review of diesel emission control technology at the conference, started as is his practice by a quick regulatory review.

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JUNE 18, 2013

Bosch does not believe there is just one powertrain solution for the future; most of the cars on the world’s roads are still running on diesel and gasoline, and things will stay that way for the rest of the decade, Bohr noted. Only the diesel engine will achieve this in the compact class, but the gasoline engine will come close.

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APRIL 14, 2010

The SuperTurbo’s supercharger function enhances the transient response of a downsized and turbocharged engine, and the turbo-compounding function offers the opportunity to extract the available exhaust energy from the turbine rather than opening a waste gate. Downsizing from a 3.2L improved fuel economy 17%, and downsizing from a 4.2L

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APRIL 26, 2009

The resulting higher BMEP levels allow downsizing of the engine at equivalent vehicle performance. The vehicle owner will realize high fuel economy because gasoline, with its greater eating value per volume, is the fuel that is primarily used for most driving modes. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 22, 2015

BorgWarner’s regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology is improving the performance and fuel economy of Ford’s new 2.0-liter liter TDCi diesel engine, the first Ford engine for passenger cars equipped with a two-stage turbocharging system. liter TDCi diesel engine. liter TDCi diesel engine.

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JULY 24, 2009

The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to help business owners comply with its 2007 regulation aimed at reducing toxic diesel emissions from the state’s estimated 180,000 off-road vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers used in construction, mining and other industries. Earlier post.). ARB Chairwoman Mary D.

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APRIL 18, 2013

Emerging economies are stepping up their efforts to promote and develop clean energy. Many countries, including emerging economies, introduced or strengthened energy efficiency regulations. Fuel economy improvements accelerate where implementation of fuel economy standards and other policy measures has been scaled up, the report notes.

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JULY 28, 2014

gasoline and diesel) represent the bulk of energy consumption throughout the forecast period. However, Navigant foresees that the consumption of gasoline will slowly decrease as alternatives and diesel become more popular in light-duty vehicle (LDV) segments. Source: Navigant Research. Click to enlarge. Conventional fuels (e.g.,

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

In keeping with the trend to downsizing, Hyundai has been expanding the application of Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines. In terms of diesel engine, Hyundai plans to continue expanding its diesel line-up based on the technology of the existing U, R and S engines. WGT diesel engine, Euro 6 R 2.0 The Kappa 1.0

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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 dCi diesel with 110ps (108 hp, 81 kW) continues unchanged.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge. common rail TDI engine.

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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.

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MARCH 14, 2010

An intelligently designed power transfer plays a major part in this: the unique AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission combines dynamism with economy, and includes a new stop-start function in the “Controlled Efficiency” driving mode. Debuting in the new Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG, the new V8 biturbo consumes 10.5

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