Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Highly efficient at low engine revolutions, electric superchargers make it possible to downsize engines. This technology, which leverages a switched reluctance motor with very low inertia, responds much more quickly than a conventional turbocharger. HyBoost shows comparable performance to the conventional 2.0L Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

New engines and transmission. Click to enlarge. 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 and 1.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

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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CN EV Post

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The post Li Auto Li L8 review: Will downsizing a flagship to different price point work? The Li L8 has pretty much done what the Li L9 did at a slightly lower price point. appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

GKN’s two-speed eAxle also enables the motor and all associated systems to be downsized, reducing mass and further increasing efficiency. Two-speed eAxles will help manufacturers enhance hybrid and electric drivetrains and support the trend to downsize eMotors to reduce weight and cost. —Theodor Gassmann.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Hypertruck ERX pairs a downsized generator with a small battery pack. The Hybrid solution is one of Hyliion’s two electrified powertrain systems for long-haul Class 8 commercial vehicles; the other is the coming Hypertruck ERX.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Mitsubishi Electric plans to commercialize its new EV motor system after finalizing technologies for motor/inverter cooling, further downsizing and additional efficiency. The EV motor drive system, the smallest of its kind, will enable manufacturers to develop EVs offering more passenger space and greater energy efficiency. Prototype motor.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2014

With the entire concept of the Nissan ZEOD RC focussing heavily on downsizing and efficiency, Nissan turned to new lubricants partner Total to help develop the engine. We’re aiming to maintain our position as industry leaders in focussing on downsizing.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2012

Simulated performance of downsized 2.0L V6 engine as a baseline, Fallbrook has also simulated the use of a downsized 2.0L generated by a downsized gasoline engine, as compared. The Bullitt prototype has logged more than 3,000 demonstration miles, and remains operational today for regular demonstrations. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 24, 2020

Tesla enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming episode of Jay Leno's Garage in which CEO Elon Musk lets Leno drive the Cybertruck in Southern California. That episode is just a few days away; and to get you to its Wednesday evening CNBC debut they’ve recently released a teaser suggesting Musk might disclose some new.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The company you probably once knew for its calculators and computers is still around—developing critical components for electric-car chargers. Texas Instruments is marketing a new generation of gallium nitride field-effect transistors (GaN FETs), which the company claims can double the power density of onboard chargers for electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV is a compact SUV featuring a front engine, front-wheel drive layout PHEV system that is configured with a downsized 1.1-liter The mild-hybrid Mitsubishi Concept AR is a compact MPV equipped with a lightweight hybrid system which comprises a downsized 1.1-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet, the 2020 S6 and S7 offer 22% greater EPA-estimated fuel-efficiency with its downsized V6 engine compared to their predecessors without sacrificing performance. In internal tests that simulate real-world standing starts, the latest powertrain exhibits response characteristics that rival Audi’s torque-rich, turbocharged 4.0-liter

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2023

LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims. The company aims.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

Downsizing from an average premium vehicle requiring an 80kWh to a 50kWh battery pack could save approximately 200kg from the EV’s weight (the equivalent weight of 3-4 people) and importantly, could reduce the build cost of the car by $4,500, depending on metal cost fluctuations and energy density improvements.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The project’s focus on sustainability is evident beyond the target of delivering zero-emission transport for rapid response fleets, such as in the use of recycled carbon-fiber in the motorcycle’s construction, and the selection of a downsized battery pack with fast charging capability that reduces the use of rare earth materials.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2017

By enabling engine downsizing, eBooster technology improves fuel efficiency by 5 to 10 percent in combustion and hybrid vehicles. Our market-leading eBooster technology enables 6-cylinder engines to deliver the same performance and even more fun-to-drive experience as a much larger conventional V8.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

With an innovative new sealing system and a new, downsized plunger, Delphi Technologies’ high-efficiency fuel pump delivers the increased pressures needed without increasing the load on the on the engine’s camshaft. Left: GDi 500+ injector. Right: GDi 500+ fuel pump. —Walter Piock, chief engineer, Delphi Technologies.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Although Navigant expects the use of alternative fuels and electric power to continue growing, gasoline will remain the leading fuel in the coming years, albeit in less conventional vehicles that employ a range of fuel-efficiency technologies, such as downsized engines and turbocharging.

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Electrek

JULY 7, 2022

The post Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? But there’s another great solution that you might have overlooked: the humble electric scooter. I’m talking seated electric scooters, like the Vespa kind – not the Razor kind. And here’s why you ought to give them another look.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2014

Toyota intends to leverage the benefits of high frequency and high efficiency of SiC power semiconductors to enable PCU downsizing of 80%. The high frequency control of SiC allows the downsizing of coils and condensers within the PCU. ???Source: Click to enlarge. Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

To achieve the target fuel economy improvement over the baseline V6 configuration, the team used GTDI technology for downsizing in combination with part-load lean homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) operation for further fuel economy gains. The project team is replacing a 3.6L I4 Ecotec engine. Wheeler, J., Polovina, D.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The transmission is targeting the needs of transmission developers who are being asked to provide higher levels of capability in a smaller package that can be used in a downsized engine compartment, while at the same time reducing mechanical complexity and increasing robustness. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

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 Click to enlarge. liter turbocharged engine offering greater performance, economy and lower emissions; a revised 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2012

Our system fundamentally increases life, reliability and energy output for ‘grid-scale’ batteries and solar fields, allowing our customers to either improve the performance of their existing devices or downsize to smaller, less costly devices.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Downsizing—leveraging smaller, lighter components while at the same time maintaining function and performance. Material substitution—multi-material approach including aluminum, magnesium and composite materials to deliver cost-effective, innovative lightweight modules.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Engine downsizing through charge boosting is a well-recognized means of improving internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, by increasing the proportion of the drive cycle at which the powertrain operates within or close to the region of peak fuel efficiency of its operating map.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

As automakers began downsizing engines to improve fuel economy, BorgWarner recognized opportunities to help further improve engine efficiency by reducing power-wasting friction in the engine timing system. BorgWarner will produce the new low-friction engine timing chains for a variety of 0.66- to 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2014

In recent years, there has also been a growing need for vacuum in modern gasoline engines due to the spread of gasoline direct injection, which in combination with engine downsizing reduces fuel consumption by up to 15%. As of 2013, some 40% of all new cars in Europe had direct fuel injection.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Featuring the application of Honda’s VTEC variable valve control technology along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction, this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental performance, while downsizing engine displacement, Honda said. engines: 2.0L

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2021

Notably, we highlight the importance of fast charging, which is essential for downsizing aircraft and batteries to reduce cost while achieving high vehicle use rates to maximize revenues. Further, eVTOL batteries should continue functioning even after a safety incident occurs until a safe landing.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 12, 2022

Americans prefer point-of-sale EV rebates, and we’d all save money in the process. Could faster-charging batteries save raw materials? And Honda rolls out a new generation of the CR-V Hybrid, with hopes for it to be a sporty, high-mpg sales leader. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda revealed a new generation of its Honda CR-V.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Multi-speed e-drives should become the new trend over next decade, allowing the downsizing, and cost-saving of the e-machine and inverter. The shifting events are electrically commanded by a “zero backlash” dog clutch system offering a smooth & fast operation (0.2 sec overall shifting time).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

It can also provide the opportunity to downsize or remove the standard 12V battery altogether. Prodrive’s 48V to 12V DC-DC converter is configurable to suit automotive networks including CAN and FlexRay, and is available in multiple power options from 400W to 2.2kW to suit the application.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter The four-door fastback is powered by a hybrid electric powertrain that is expected to deliver 550 hp (410 kW) with fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km (42.8 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of about 129 g/km.

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