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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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million), with the remaining funding provided by the UK organizations taking part in the work. This investment is part of our ongoing strategy to put the UK at the forefront of low carbon vehicle technology. TRW Conekt (lead), Tata Motors European Technical Centre, Brook Crompton. GKN Eco-Trailer. EDS TurboClaw.

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Powertrains for the New Opel Astra

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Opel introduced the new Astra at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) earlier this month. Continuing Opel’s strategy of downsizing, a new 103 kW/140hp 1.4 The fuel injection system also features port deactivation under part load for improved exhaust gas recirculation, giving lower emissions and improved fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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

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Eaton uses an optimized solenoid design and integrates functions to reduce the number of parts required, resulting in a 33% weight savings and a significant reduction in size, said Tolley. The Fuel Tank Isolation Valve also has an available integrated pressure sensor that can be used for fuel system leak detection and purge control.

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