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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The new TwinAir family engine combines the concept of downsizing (displacement and weight reduction) with technologies including supercharging with high-efficiency turbocharger; integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head; and the new MultiAir intake valve control system. MultiAir Turbo Petrol. Earlier post.).

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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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 DIG-T petrol engine, which replaces the outgoing 117 ps (115 hp) 1.6-liter 1), improved low friction technologies and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. With this high-tech package we are “best in class” with respect to fuel consumption, output and torque.” ” —Friedrich Eichler, Head of Engine and Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG The older AMG 6.3

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BorgWarner R2S two-stage turbo boosts performance of new top-end Ford 2.0L diesel

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One compact KP35 high-pressure turbocharger generates boost pressure at low exhaust gas flow rates for rapid acceleration at low engine speeds without delay or turbo lag. As engine speed increases, the exhaust gas stream is split, and the larger K04 low-pressure turbocharger works in series with the KP35 high-pressure turbocharger.

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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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This combination of efficiency and dynamic performance is enabled by the systematic interplay of ACT, downsizing (reduced engine displacement plus direct injection and charging) and BlueMotion Technology (Stop/Start system, battery regeneration). TSI in the Polo BlueGT is the top engine of the entirely new EA211 series of petrol engines.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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The unit can be applied to naturally-aspirated or forced induction engines—though most likely will be applied to downsized turbocharged engines as an additional unit to the existing turbocharger. The exhaust gas can reach temperatures greater than 900 °C, whereas the turbine upper functional limit is 850 °C.

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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

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In the familiar gasoline engines of the previous EA111 series, the (‘hot’) exhaust side was at the front, and the engines were mounted with a forward tilt. The advantage is that the exhaust line, driveshafts and gearbox mounting position can be standardized. At the same time, it is now tilted towards the rear.

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