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Torotrak to present extreme engine downsizing solution at Dresden supercharging conference

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V-Charge system with mechanical variable drive outperforms conventional boosting methods on downsized gasoline engine. These will include simulation using a GT-Power model and engine dynamometer testing which was carried out at the University of Bath Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC). Click to enlarge.

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Westport unveils proprietary enhanced spark-ignited natural gas system; up to 10% improvement in power and torque over diesel

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

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The approach that Cummins and partners have taken features: Replacing the aluminium V8 gasoline engine and emission control system with smaller diesel (2.8-liter) Lightweight steel pistons provide reduced friction & compression height with increased power density. diesel weighs 362 lbs (164 kg), while the ECS weighs 152 lbs (69 kg).

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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With its brand mtu, Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems is a leading provider of advanced integrated and sustainable power solutions for a wide variety of applications, including mining equipment. This energy is then fed back to power the wheel motors, allowing the diesel engine to be downsized.

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ICCT: decline in diesel sales will have negligible impact on attainment of European CO2 emission standards

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The current decline is ales of diesel light duty vehicle in Europe does not put EU CO 2 targets out of reach of automakers, according to a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Hybrid electric vehicles can provide efficiency gains over diesel power trains at lower CO 2 abatement costs.

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Hyliion introduces next-generation battery module for Class 8 hybrid systems; Toshiba LTO cells

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Higher Charging Rates – Improved heat dissipation allows for higher charge and discharge rates of the battery and longer sustained power output. Hypertruck ERX pairs a downsized generator with a small battery pack. Safety –The new module design reduces the operating temperature of the cells allowing for a safer operating environment.

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Volkswagen of America bringing in downsized 1.8L EA888 engine to displace 2.5L; all vehicles E15 capable

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to 2.0l); and EA 288 (MDB diesel engines). engine produces 170 hp (127 kW) and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque: this is the same power as the 2.5L Electro-mechanical power steering replaces the 2.5’s Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. s hydraulic setup.