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Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

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improvement in fuel economy in operation over the Japanese 10-15 cycle. When downsizing, Kato said, using a turbocharger or supercharger to offset the decrease in output can result in a fall in the knocking limit as the boosting pressure rises, causing the thermal efficiency to fall as well. mm with reference to the piston pin.

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Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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This downsizing enables lower fuel consumption, accompanied by low emissions and optimum weight. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. Accessory equipment.

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

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The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 EA211 refers to a family of advanced gasoline engines and incorporates both three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). Cooling and heating.

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Exploring gasoline-range naphtha as a low-soot, low-NOx alternative compression ignition fuel

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When crude oil comes into a refinery, it is first passed into a distillation process, which separates the crude oil into its different fractions by boiling range. When crude oil comes into a refinery, it is first passed into a distillation process, which separates the crude oil into its different fractions by boiling range.

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