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Torotrak to present extreme engine downsizing solution at Dresden supercharging conference

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

At the 21 st Supercharging Conference in Dresden next week, Torotrak Group will present results from engine testing that verify previous claims for V-Charge, a variable drive mechanical supercharger. V-Charge system with mechanical variable drive outperforms conventional boosting methods on downsized gasoline engine.

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Eaton contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton announced it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Earlier post.).

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

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JULY 24, 2012

Eaton Corporation has received one of Nissan Motor Co.’s 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.

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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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Eaton launches new, more efficient TVS2 supercharger; targeting super-turbo systems

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Eaton has announced its newest supercharger—TVS2—which improves vehicle manufacturers’ ability to deliver an optimal single boosted application, or to pair this device with other boosting technologies in order to deliver compound boosting solutions for improved engine performance—a combined supercharger-turbocharger system.

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Eaton’s Vehicle Group launches EV e-drive gearing design, development and manufacturing

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Eaton can help manufacturers meet these challenges by applying its years of experience and in-house capability in design, validation and manufacturing of high-precision, high-quality gearing systems for transmissions and powertrains. Eaton conducts a total system analysis, using state-of-the-art tools and.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. —Chris Ostrander, vice president and general manager - Eaton Torque Controls. Electronic Limited Slip Differential.

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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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DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

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JUNE 22, 2013

VCR 4-cylinder engine (projected data) from a 2011 report by Envera. All three engine BSFC curves correspond to an engine speed of 2000 rpm.Click to enlarge. The new engine will achieve high efficiency using the Atkinson Cycle with an 18:1 compression ratio, combined with aggressive engine downsizing.

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Lontra releases BladeBoost supercharger demonstrator results; next generation under development

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JUNE 20, 2011

The BladeBoost uses the core design of the Blade Compressor, optimized for engine package and performance requirements. This enables the boost of downsized engines to be completely controlled at any point on the operating cycle, including part-load. Performance on engine. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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MARCH 27, 2015

Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% engine brake thermal efficiency. The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter The 390 hp/1400 lb-ft torque (291 kW/1,898 N·m) engine features a revamped combustion system.

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Downspeeding and supercharging with transmission optimization can deliver fuel economy improvement over downspeeding and turbocharging

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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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CALSTART survey of major auto suppliers finds 70% don’t want US to change CAFE targets; split on amount of electrification needed

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When presented with a list of technologies analyzed within a National Academies of Science report ( earlier post ) that might be used to meet fuel-efficiency standards, suppliers picked turbocharging and engine downsizing, along with higher-speed automatic transmissions, as the most critical.

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Torotrak to present extreme engine downsizing solution at Dresden supercharging conference

Eaton contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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

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

Eaton launches new, more efficient TVS2 supercharger; targeting super-turbo systems

Eaton’s Vehicle Group launches EV e-drive gearing design, development and manufacturing

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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

DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

Lontra releases BladeBoost supercharger demonstrator results; next generation under development

Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

Downspeeding and supercharging with transmission optimization can deliver fuel economy improvement over downspeeding and turbocharging

CALSTART survey of major auto suppliers finds 70% don’t want US to change CAFE targets; split on amount of electrification needed

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