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Toyota developing hydrogen combustion engine technologies through motorsports

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APRIL 23, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation is developing a hydrogen combustion engine in an effort to move toward a carbon-neutral mobility society. It has installed the engine—a 1.6L Except for the combustion of minute amounts of engine oil during driving, which is also the case with gasoline engines, hydrogen engines emit zero CO 2 when in use.

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Hydrogen Toyota Engine Gasoline-Electric

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. C2G emissions are a sum of WTW emissions and emissions associated with vehicle manufacturing.

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Gasoline-Electric 2020 SUV Gasoline

LiquidPiston introduces XTS-210 25hp heavy-fueled rotary engine; 1/5th size & weight of current diesel piston engines of same power

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APRIL 4, 2023

LiquidPiston, an innovator of compact and efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, intends to commercialize the XTS-210, a 25-horsepower, two-stroke, supercharged, liquid-cooled, 210cc rotary engine. XTS-210 engine core (left) compared to 25 hp Kohler KDW1003 (right). Earlier post.)

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Engine Diesel Fuel Powered

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It will complement PEUGEOT’s already extensive family of electrified engines, including plug-in hybrid, 100% electric and fuel cell variants. In urban driving, a C-segment SUV equipped with the HYBRID system can thus operate more than 50% of the time in 100% zero-emission electric mode. 100km) and on the road (- 0.7l/100km),

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Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Recharge

Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

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JULY 18, 2020

million Ingenium engines at its Engine Manufacturing Center in Wolverhampton, UK. The advanced Ingenium family, which includes a range of diesel, gasoline and electrified engines, are built to maximise performance while at the same time reducing the environmental impact and running costs for customers.

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Land Rover Diesel Engine Concept

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

liter variable compression (VC) Turbo engine across the Rogue lineup. Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue delivers improved power, best-in-class gasoline-engine fuel economy, most standard torque of any gasoline engine in its class and a more thrilling driving experience. 2022 Nissan Rogue.

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Engine Fuel Economy Nissan Oil

BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

BYD launched its DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version of the 1.5L Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). plug-in hybrid engine is specifically built for the DM-i hybrid technology. Among these, the path for PHEVs shows immense potential.

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PHEV BYD Engine Plug-in

CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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JUNE 9, 2023

A study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University suggests that BEVs could constitute the majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030, given widespread BEV availability and technology trends. Technology has progressed rapidly in the field of EVs. —Forsythe et al. Forsythe et al.

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SUV Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Cars

LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

LiquidPiston announced a $9-million award from the US Army to design, build and demonstrate an advanced, heavy-fueled combustion engine that uses up to 30% less fuel than comparable gasoline-powered engines in the same power class and reduces size and weight by up to 10x over diesel engines with comparable power output.

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Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Bosch and Weichai Power have increased the efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from their current level of roughly 46% to 50%. Even though the diesel engine is nearly 130 years old, its development continues. Bosch provides its modular common-rail system for the six-cylinder diesel engine with 12.9 liters displacement.

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Diesel Engine Powered Power

Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation is entering a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine ( earlier post ) at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Series 2021 Powered by Hankook Round 5 Suzuka S-tai, which takes place this weekend. Transporting hydrogen from overseas.

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Hydrogen Transportation Toyota Engine

Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The joint research team of KIMM and HMC injected hydrogen directly into the combustion chamber of the engine of an existing HMC hybrid vehicle, with a pressure of more than 30 bar.

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Hydrogen Engine Fuel Carbon

Nissan introducing Serena with 2nd-generation e-POWER system in Japan

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sales of gasoline-powered models will start this winter, and e-POWER models are to start in spring. The system delivers more powerful and smooth acceleration with less engine noise. The series-hybrid e-POWER borrows from the EV technology in the Nissan LEAF. Serena e-POWER Engine. Serena e-POWER Engine / Battery.

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Japan Nissan Powered Power

Nissan and Sunwoda jointly to study battery development for e-POWER vehicles

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JUNE 23, 2020

and Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery Co., The e-POWER system includes a gasoline engine with a power generator, an inverter, a battery and an electric motor. Used solely to charge the high-output battery, the gasoline engine always runs at an optimal speed. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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Nissan Powered Power Batteries

DOE to award up to $133M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $133 million in funding to support new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. Low-cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials. Advanced Combustion Engines and Fuels (up to $27.5 Advanced Combustion Engines and Fuels (up to $27.5

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Vehicles Lithium Ion 2020

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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JULY 14, 2022

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of December 2021. Electric and other categories each register less than 1%.

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Diesel Commercial Fleet District of Columbia

Gasoline direct injection was the most widely adopted emerging fuel saving technology in 2018: 51%

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APRIL 16, 2019

Manufacturers have been adopting technologies that improve the efficiency of light-duty vehicles and allow them to achieve greater fuel economy. Turbo charging and stop/start are two other engine technologies that reached a production share of about 30%, while cylinder deactivation (CD) was at 12%. Source: DOE, US EPA.

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2018 Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies.

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International Engine Exhaust Emissions

Nissan Serena’s e-POWER system named RJC Technology of the Year

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), available in the Serena minivan ( earlier post ), has been named Technology of the Year for 2019 by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). liter engine. Serena e-POWER. km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8 l/100 km), Nº 1 in its class. km/L (62 mpg US, 3.8

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Nissan Powered Power Minivan

AECC presents zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at Vienna Motor Symposium

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MAY 2, 2022

The demonstrator reduces pollutant emissions across a wide range of driving conditions using advanced emission control technologies with an electrified combustion engine (48V mild hybrid). liter gasoline engine with direct injection and a peak power of 110 kW, equipped with variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation.

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Emissions Motoring Motors Motor

Nacero awards 20-year wind power purchase agreement to NextEra for natural gas-to-gasoline plant in Texas

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Texas-based Nacero, a company seeking to produce low- and zero-lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline blendstock ( earlier post ) has awarded a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply wind power to Nacero’s planned flagship manufacturing facility in Penwell, Texas.

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Wind Texas Gasoline Purchase

Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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JUNE 15, 2021

The all-new vehicle inherits the comfort and advanced safety technologies of the Note e-POWER launched last year, with added premium furnishings and system enhancements. e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle.

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Aura Nissan Japan Powered

Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

The latest Toyota hybrid electric low-emission powertrains will be made at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) for the new Corollas manufactured at TMUK and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT). liter gasoline engine produced at TMUK to form the 5 th -generation hybrid electric powertrain.

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Toyota Europe Hybrid Poland

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

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MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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Hyundai Motoring Motors Motor

Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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JULY 11, 2023

between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. are advanced diesel technology; 2.1% are electric, and the remainder are gasoline or other fuels. are advanced diesel technology; 2.1%

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Diesel Commercial Emissions District of Columbia

Mercedes-Benz unveils Gen4 A-Class; bigger, new engines, focus on content and user experience

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FEBRUARY 3, 2018

All models of the new A-Class are also powered by new diesel and gasoline engines. New technologies must place the focus on people and make their lives easier. New, efficient gasoline and diesel engines. The second new gasoline engine is the M 260 with a displacement of 2.0

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Mercedes Engine Gasoline-Electric Exhaust

Purdue team developing pre-chamber technology for cars for ultra-lean combustion

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Purdue University researchers are developing pre-chamber technology for automobiles to replace conventional spark plugs and enable more reliable ultra-lean combustion. Ultra-lean combustion technologies are seen as a potential solution to meet stringent emission regulations including NO x. —Li Qiao. Resources. 15/795,937.

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Cars Gasoline-Electric Engine Gasoline

Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

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JULY 6, 2021

Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. The Sportage will be launched with a range powertrains, including clean gasoline and diesel IC engine technology.

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PHEV Kia Gasoline Diesel

Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter engine with 40% thermal efficiency (41% in hybrid applications); a new 2.0-liter liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter Conversion to wider gear ranges.

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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JUNE 1, 2022

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines from the BMW Group’s new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines. This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.4 – 17.3

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BMW All-Electric PHEV MPG

Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop hydrogen-fueled 5.0L V8; follow-on from Nov 2021 announcement

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

liter V8 engine for automobiles that is fueled entirely by hydrogen. In Japan, Toyota and other automotive-related companies are about to begin a collaborative effort to expand the range of fuel options for internal combustion engines. November 2021 hydrogen engine prototype. Hydrogen: not a stand-in for gasoline.

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Hydrogen Toyota Fuel Corporation

Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. This marks the tenth time Hyundai has earned a WardsAuto 10 Best Engine recognition since the awards’ annual inception in 1995. Kona Electric.

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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JUNE 19, 2021

Prototypes of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT will examine how effectively the CO 2 -free drive train, model-specific chassis technology and vehicle electronics systems work together under real-life conditions. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber

ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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JULY 21, 2021

The results show there is no realistic pathway to full decarbonization of internal combustion engine vehicles, and that only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways. Natural gas does not offer climate benefits compared to gasoline and diesel, and many biofuel pathways do not, either.

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Hydrogen Fuel Batteries Battery

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

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JANUARY 27, 2021

A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. gCO 2 e/MJ) which is 46% lower than the average carbon intensity for neat gasoline.

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Gasoline Emissions Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric

Fiat 500 and Panda first FCA models to be fitted with new mild-hybrid technology

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JANUARY 9, 2020

The Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda will be the first FCA models to adopt the group’s new hybrid technology. The 500 and Panda will be available with a new gasoline mild hybrid engine that combines the latest 3-cylinder FireFly 1.0-liter This model will be 100% electric and will therefore play a key role in the FCA e-Mobility strategy.

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Hybrid Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy

DARPA awards additional $2.5M to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype

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JUNE 26, 2018

to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype. an advanced internal combustion engine technology company, an additional $2.5 million to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, bringing DARPA’s total funding of the engine technology to $6M.

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Diesel Engine 2018 Connecticut

Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Toyota showcased its experimental hydrogen-powered combustion engine technology in the multiple award-winning GR Yaris. The hydrogen fuel, fuel tanks and refueling process of the experimental vehicle are the same as found in the Mirai, Toyota’s commercially available flagship fuel cell electric vehicle. 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Toyota Powered Power

Vitesco Technologies presents cost-effective dedicated hybrid transmission for PHEVs

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

Vitesco Technologies, the Powertrain business area of Continental, presented at the CTI Symposium in Berlin (9-12 December 2019) a cost-effective and compact dedicated hybrid transmission solution with integrated electric machines, designed for use in applications such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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PHEV Hybrid Plug-in Low Cost

New SEAT Leon first model of the brand to offer five different powertrain technologies: gasoline, diesel, MHEV, PHEV and CNG

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MARCH 30, 2020

The all-new SEAT Leon offers five different powertrain technologies: gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); mild-hybrid (eTSI); plug-in hybrid (eHybrid); and compressed natural gas (TGI). TSI engines. The fourth-generation Leon increases its efficiency with a range of advanced combustion engines. TDI Engines.

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Gasoline Diesel PHEV Gasoline-Electric

Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

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APRIL 27, 2023

The leak occurred at the joint nearest to the engine, where it is exposed to the engine’s movement and vibration as the car accelerates or slows down. Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment. It can also be turned into electricity. We can also explore new possibilities as a substitute for gasoline.

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Hydrogen Toyota Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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MAY 23, 2023

liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. This technology is a direct derivative of the development successfully used by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG).

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Engine

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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MARCH 22, 2022

Previous generation methanol vehicles faced difficulties with cold starts but with Geely Auto’s NordThor Power (previously called Leishen Power) hybrid technology and the latest generation methanol powertrains, issues with extreme cold environment performance have been eliminated, the company said. The sedan houses a 1.8L

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Hybrid Iceland Chinese Clean

New BMW X1 xDrive25Le PHEV boosts electric range 83% to 110 km; new NCM battery technology

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MARCH 23, 2019

The compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) developed exclusively for the Chinese automotive market with extended wheelbase and plug-in drive now achieves an electrically powered range of up to 110 kilometers (68 miles) due to its new battery technology. The plug-in hybrid system of the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le comprises a 1.5-liter

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BMW Range Batteries Battery

Toyota developing hydrogen combustion engine technologies through motorsports

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

LiquidPiston introduces XTS-210 25hp heavy-fueled rotary engine; 1/5th size & weight of current diesel piston engines of same power

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

Nissan introducing Serena with 2nd-generation e-POWER system in Japan

Nissan and Sunwoda jointly to study battery development for e-POWER vehicles

DOE to award up to $133M for advanced vehicle technologies research

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

Gasoline direct injection was the most widely adopted emerging fuel saving technology in 2018: 51%

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Nissan Serena’s e-POWER system named RJC Technology of the Year

AECC presents zero-impact emissions demonstrator car at Vienna Motor Symposium

Nacero awards 20-year wind power purchase agreement to NextEra for natural gas-to-gasoline plant in Texas

Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

Mercedes-Benz unveils Gen4 A-Class; bigger, new engines, focus on content and user experience

Purdue team developing pre-chamber technology for cars for ultra-lean combustion

Kia introduces 5th-generation Sportage SUV; gasoline, diesel, HEV, PHEV

Toyota introducing new powertrain units based on TNGA; transmissions, engine, hybrid system, 4WD

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop hydrogen-fueled 5.0L V8; follow-on from Nov 2021 announcement

Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Fiat 500 and Panda first FCA models to be fitted with new mild-hybrid technology

DARPA awards additional $2.5M to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype

Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

Vitesco Technologies presents cost-effective dedicated hybrid transmission for PHEVs

New SEAT Leon first model of the brand to offer five different powertrain technologies: gasoline, diesel, MHEV, PHEV and CNG

Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

New BMW X1 xDrive25Le PHEV boosts electric range 83% to 110 km; new NCM battery technology

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