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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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MAY 30, 2013

Under the terms of the agreement, Williams will be supplied with a Mercedes-Benz Power Unit (Internal Combustion Engine plus Energy Recovery System) by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) based in Brixworth, UK. Williams will continue to manufacture its own transmission.

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MAY 11, 2010

After more than a year of co-development with Volkswagen, Delphi is supplying its Multec Diesel Common Rail System for the new 1.2-liter, Our customers are downsizing their engines to meet stringent CO2 requirements. Delphi says that the common rail system will suit future generations of downsized engines in a range of vehicle classes.

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The bi-fuel power plant uses both gasoline and compressed natural gas as fuel, with the flexibility to automatically switch to gasoline once the supply of CNG has been used. A new electrical pressure regulator lowers gas pressure to an operable state in two steps, first to 20 bar and then to 4 to 11 bar, which is fed into the engine.

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MARCH 20, 2025

No Slowdowns While Tesla has seen its sales dip in Germany in the past couple of months, Thierig noted that the company has no plans to downsize Gigafactory Berlins staff. He also highlighted that Gigafactory Berlin does not just provide vehicles to Germanyit also supplies the Model Y to dozens of territories, as noted in a CarUp report.

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Production Downsizing Tesla Germany 94

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APRIL 28, 2017

The engine will feature the eBooster technology matched with a BorgWarner-supplied turbocharger to improve fuel efficiency, enhance low-end torque and deliver boost on demand without any perceptible turbo lag. By enabling engine downsizing, eBooster technology improves fuel efficiency by 5 to 10 percent in combustion and hybrid vehicles.

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

Audi’s principle of downsizing: “ Forced induction replaces displacement ” One twin-scroll turbocharger per cylinder bank compresses the fresh air. Acceleration sensors on the two engine mounts supply the data that determine the amplitude necessary to cancel out the vibration.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Ford selected BorgWarner to supply the turbocharger technology for its new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, scheduled to make its global debut early in 2010. As previously announced, BorgWarner will also supply turbochargers for rear-wheel drive trucks featuring Ford’s 3.5-liter The direct-injected 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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MAY 20, 2011

The articulated Citaro series hybrid uses a downsized diesel engine as the genset to provide power for a lithium-ion battery pack located on the roof. The battery system supplies a maximum of 240 kW and is comparatively light with a weight less than 350 kg. Daimler already has experience with lithium-ion batteries in buses.

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Mercedes Lithium Ion Hybrid Downsizing 210

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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. Left :PCU with silicon power semiconductors (Production model).

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

The robust passive RFID tags require no external power supply and will continue to operate while being driven on for extremely high mileages. Murata has extensive experience and knowledge of RF technology and downsizing. Murata Manufacturing and Michelin have co-developed a new generation of RFID modules that are embedded into tires.

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MAY 20, 2015

will supply 5,000 W/kg high power density prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for the new MY 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ). Ah Li-ion cell—a downsized and lightweighted version of the 5.5 Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. The new cell is a modification of Hitachi’s 5.3 GM had earlier used Hitachi’s cylindrical 4.4

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Based on a Ford Focus, this ADEPT prototype incorporates a 48V electrical architecture, a SpeedStart 10kW (later to be upgraded to 12.5kW) belt integrated starter generator and TIGERS turbine integrated exhaust gas energy recovery system, both switched reluctance machines supplied by CPT, and an advanced lead carbon battery pack provided by EALABC.

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JUNE 13, 2016

Panasonic Corporation has developed conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors realizing large capacitance and large current in a compact form factor (SMD type), suited for automotive ECUs　(Electronic Control Units) power supply circuits of HEV, EV and gasoline-powered vehicles, etc.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2009

The pneumatic hybrid engine, which follows the downsizing and supercharging paradigm, offers a fuel-saving potential that is almost equal to that of hybrid electric powertrains while inducing much lower additional mass and cost penalties, according to the ETH Zürich researchers. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

MSYS supplies 60 kW of continuous power alongside more than 2,000 N·m (1,475 lb-ft) of torque at the wheels in an extremely compact package. As well as allowing downsizing of the motor, it extends the time the motor is operating within its most efficient region.

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JANUARY 23, 2019

In contrast, the MOLECULAR REBAR product supplied by BDS delivers clean and discrete carbon nanotubes of uniform aspect ratio, enabling their use to create high-performance energy storage applications. Moreover, Hacskaylo expects MOLECULAR REBAR to play an effective role in the down-gauging and downsizing of new battery designs.

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APRIL 19, 2013

Given the properties of the fuel blend, improved fuel efficiencies can be generated by several approaches, including downsizing/downspeeding; increased compression ratio; reduced enrichment; and the leveraging of improved efficiency at part load. Downsizing/downspeeding. —Stein et al.

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JULY 12, 2024

Ford is considering growing its electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Kentucky. Ford’s car parts factory in Shelbyville would likely contribute to the automaker’s growing supply chain in Kentucky. Despite its EV sales growth, Ford has significantly downsized its EV battery production plans.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Overall volume of the fuel cell system was downsized by 20% compared to the previous system via modularization of bulky parts in the fuel cell system including fuel cell stack, balance of plant (BOP), inverter and high voltage junction box. Hyundai plans to make a limited supply of the Tucson ix FCEV in 2012 and begin mass production in 2015.

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APRIL 14, 2011

MAHLE’s TJI can utilize the original PFI (homogeneous) or DI (homogeneous or stratified) fuel system supplying the main combustion chamber, and the majority of the fuel can be carried over from the standard OEM engine design. —Attard et al. —Attard et al.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel 210

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

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. Earlier post.). Peak torque Nm (Kgm - EC) at rpm (SPORT).

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JUNE 19, 2019

The ACeDrive project will deliver a complete system that combines a downsized electric motor, optimized transmission and high-frequency inverter within a single unit, enabling shared cooling and a remarkably compact housing.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Overall volume of the fuel cell system was downsized by 20% compared to the previous system via modularization of bulky parts in the fuel cell system including fuel cell stack, balance of plant (BOP), inverter and high voltage junction box. Hyundai plans to make a limited supply of the Tucson ix FCEV in 2012 and begin mass production in 2015.

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2015 Tucson Hyundai Fuel 231

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JUNE 14, 2011

Analog power-supply voltage output function monitors inverter DC-Link voltage (optional). Increased T-PM power capacity further contributes to inverter downsizing. On-chip temperature sensor offers accurate analog output. An expanded T-PM lineup offers 300A/1200V and 600A/600V (max.)

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APRIL 15, 2016

It incorporates a highly-precise IGBT temperature detection function, a flyback transformer controller and a short circuit detection function (current sense and desaturation monitor) that all contribute to system downsizing. Built-in flyback transformer control circuit for the power supply.

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MARCH 23, 2014

Industry data supplied by Ford Motor Company and Del Webb, part of the multi-brand homebuilder PulteGroup, show that the baby boomer segment (ages 55 to 64), which comprised the growing market for large homes and made minivans and big SUVs vogue are now shifting to still lavish, but smaller homes and utility vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Connected to multiple, Full HD cameras, the processors analyzes color gradients in supplied images and achieves a night-time detection rate of pedestrians that matches the day-time recognition rate of the company’s current devices. In addition, its high-speed computation capability can shorten the recognition time of pedestrians and vehicles.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

GDI technology provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. The MPI valves are supplied with fuel via a flush connection through the high pressure fuel pump (HPP) in order to guarantee internal cooling of the HPP during MPI operation. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 11, 2011

Vehicle downsizing could account for more than one-third of total projected fuel economy improvements through 2040. A growing share of the supplies used to meet liquid-fuel demand will come from deepwater, oil sands, tight oil, natural gas liquids and biofuels. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Toyota is simplifying the design of its stack, resulting in downsizing and downweighting, and reducing the amount of platinum catalyst required. In other words, low-cost FC vehicles and a sufficient supply of low-priced hydrogen needs to be available. For comparable efforts by General Motors, see earlier post.).

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2015 Toyota Commercial Fuel 315

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APRIL 2, 2014

The V-Charge variable drive supercharger allows smaller engines to provide the drive feel of a larger unit, enabling downsizing without compromising driveability. Called S-CONTACCT, the program, with a total project value of £3.8 million (US$6.3 Earlier post.).

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APRIL 12, 2013

liter engine will showcase that engine downsizing or electrification is not the only way to achieve low emissions, the company said. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 In addition, the use of the existing 6.0 Alset Global and its partner organizations hold a number of key patents relating to the entire system.

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APRIL 10, 2014

In a paper on the OBS presented at the SAE 2014 World Congress, the researchers suggested that potential applications include downsizing to increase fuel economy by ?10% from using optimal octane in the base engine, and another 7% potential improvement due to downsizing enabled by the increase in torque available.

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JULY 6, 2015

In the shorter term, the next-generation Civic will be equipped with a new platform and downsized turbo engine, while core global Honda models CR-V and Accord will undergo full model changes in the future to make them more attractive vehicles that feature more new technologies, higher competitiveness and innovative designs.

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JUNE 18, 2013

This will be done with a broad range of efficiency-enhancing technologies, including the turbocharging of downsized engines. We are supplying it for the first time as a complete solution for the Fiat 500e. Only with turbochargers can engines be downsized, he said, which can potentially offer a 7-8% percent fuel saving.

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MARCH 6, 2014

As part of this downsizing trend, thermal coatings are increasingly replacing grey cast iron cylinder liners in engine blocks. With today’s quest for reduced CO 2 emissions and fuel savings despite increasing power outputs, components for both spark ignition and diesel engines are becoming more complex and compact in design.

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