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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

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

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 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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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Power Powered

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 Power Powered

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

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

Jaguar Land Rover expands Ingenium engine family with straight six-cylinder gasoline engine; MHEV 48V system; 20% more fuel efficient than outgoing V6

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Jaguar Land Rover is expanding its Ingenium engine family with a new six-cylinder gasoline engine designed and engineered in-house, and manufactured at its £1-billion Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) in Wolverhampton, UK. —Nick Rogers, Executive Director Of Product Engineering.

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Land Rover Gasoline Engine Gasoline-Electric

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

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Alternative Fuels Vehicles Lithium Ion 2020

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

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

Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. All components of the new aftertreatment system are now arranged on the engine itself, rather than elsewhere on the vehicle.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel

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

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

Blue World Technologies and Karma Automotive to collaborate on methanol fuel cell propulsion system

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Blue World Technologies and Karma Automotive will collaborate to explore the viability of a methanol fuel cell system ( earlier post ) to provide primary propulsion power for a variety of future passenger and light commercial vehicles. This technology has a methanol-reformer to produce hydrogen on board. Lance Zhou, Karma’s CEO.

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Karma Fuel Denmark Hydrogen

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

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

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

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 Motor Motors Motoring

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 Power Powered Minivan

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 Power Powered Battery

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

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

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 Motor Motoring Motors

Ricardo, Geely to present high-efficiency Magma xEV engine for hybrid applications at Aachen

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

At the Aachen Colloquium next week, Ricardo and Geely will present research work into the application of the Ricardo Magma xEV gasoline engine concept into a commercial vehicle series hybrid powertrain, delivering 45% brake thermal efficiency. The Magma concept architecture closes the inlet valve early to reduce pumping losses.

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Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Concept

Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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AUGUST 19, 2022

In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. For the passenger car sector, this is insufficient, said Vincenzo Bevilacqua, Senior Expert Engine Simulation at Porsche Engineering. —Vincenzo Bevilacqua.

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Porsche Hydrogen Gasoline-Electric Exhaust

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 Power

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller. Alternative fuels.

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Engine Gasoline Hybrid Gasoline-Electric

BorgWarner 48V eBooster electrically driven compressor debuts on Daimler engine

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APRIL 28, 2017

BorgWarner’ 48-volt eBooster electrically driven compressor is making its debut in Daimler’s latest 3.0-liter liter gasoline engine. BorgWarner’s eBooster electrically driven compressor delivers boost on demand until the turbocharger takes over, improving boost at low engine speeds and nearly eliminating turbo lag.

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Engine Downsizing Gasoline-Electric Volt

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 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

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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JULY 17, 2020

US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced $139 million in federal funding for 55 projects across the country that will support new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies (DE-FOA-0002197, earlier post ). Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. 5,000,000.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal

Allison Transmission unveils integrated stop-start technology for Cummins ETHOS E-85 engine

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JULY 21, 2014

announced new integrated stop-start technology in conjunction with Project ETHOS, an ultra-low carbon powertrain program created by Cummins Inc. engine is designed specifically to use E-85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). Kirk, vice president of product engineering for Allison Transmission. The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L

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Engine Gasoline-Electric 2000 Fuel Economy

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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JUNE 9, 2022

liter, direct and port fueled injection, inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine commonly used in the Camry line of vehicles. The “Dynamic Force Engine” achieves one of the world’s best thermal efficiencies of 40% in gasoline powered vehicles according to Toyota. The Toyota 2.5L

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Emissions Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office published a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled “Fiscal Year 2020 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research FOA.” Low-cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials.

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2020 Vehicles Polymer Gasoline-Electric

Tula Technology presents findings on its Dynamic Motor Drive at the 42nd International Vienna Motor Symposium

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APRIL 30, 2021

Tula Technology, Inc., Tula Technology, Inc., DMD’s application to electric vehicle motors has the potential to increase range while using less energy. on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle for an average electric vehicle. Scott Bailey, president and CEO of Tula Technology.

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Motor Motors Motoring International

Toyota developing hydrogen combustion engine technologies through motorsports

PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jaguar Land Rover expands Ingenium engine family with straight six-cylinder gasoline engine; MHEV 48V system; 20% more fuel efficient than outgoing V6

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

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

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

Blue World Technologies and Karma Automotive to collaborate on methanol fuel cell propulsion system

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitesco Technologies presents cost-effective dedicated hybrid transmission for PHEVs

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

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

Ricardo, Geely to present high-efficiency Magma xEV engine for hybrid applications at Aachen

Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

BorgWarner 48V eBooster electrically driven compressor debuts on Daimler engine

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Allison Transmission unveils integrated stop-start technology for Cummins ETHOS E-85 engine

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

Tula Technology presents findings on its Dynamic Motor Drive at the 42nd International Vienna Motor Symposium

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