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MY2012 was record-breaking for fuel economy and CO2 emissions

2014-04-27

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Energy independence and the smart grid

2014-04-09

A lively panel discussion at the SAE 2014 World Congress explored the role of battery-equipped vehicles in a smart, vehicle-to-grid network.

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Automotive fuels reference book

2014-04-15

Written for those who have an interest in or need to understand automotive fuels, SAE International offers the third edition of its best-selling Automotive Fuels Reference Book.

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2016 Pentastar V6 adds new VVT, cooled EGR

2015-09-01

FCA powertrain engineers have shaved weight and increased the efficiency and power of their do-it-all V6, while preparing it for possible DI turbocharged duty in the not-so-distant future.

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Fuel-saving KERS for big-rig trucks

2015-09-22

French start-up Adgero aims to retrofit rail-compatible semi-trailers with ultracapacitor-based hybrid drive units. The Adgero Hybrid System, it is claimed, is the first kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for heavy-duty trucks.

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Ford prepares Transit PHEV fleet for London trials

2017-01-23

Ford's plan to test its new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vans in London is part of a project designed to help improve city air quality.

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Fiat demonstrates improved fuel efficiency with low-temperature liquid cooling loop

2015-05-27

A second coolant loop in a Fiat Grande Punto prototype provides liquid cooling of the A/C condenser and turbo intercooler, with potential for including air coolers for engine and transmission oil, power steering fluid and other heat exchangers. Engineers measured a 5% improvement in fuel economy during A/C-on operation during NEDC testing.

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Alternative powertrain tech for CO2 reduction a focus at ICPC 2017

2017-03-14

Various levels of electrification, connected solutions and alternative fuels are among the technology pathways that will lead to reductions of CO2, according to AVL's Dr. Marko Dekena. He spoke with Truck & Off-Highway Engineering about a variety of topics ahead of this year's AVL International Commercial Powertrain Conference.

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Isuzu Motors announces heavy-duty natural gas engine for off-highway

2017-03-10

The engine maker used the ConExpo 2017 stage to announce its intention to produce a dual-fuel capable (natural gas and propane) off-highway engine by mid-2018, leveraging its already-in-production on-highway CNG truck engine.

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DSD’s low-cost 12V hybrid aims for small cars

2017-03-16

Mathematical modeling has demonstrated that a 12V machine on a small car could achieve over 60% of the energy recovery of a complex full hybrid system, obviating the need for an additional high-voltage battery pack, DC-DC converter and associated control systems.

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Fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas emissions rules debated

2014-04-14

The passenger-vehicle and commercial-vehicle industries are working to meet government regulations for emissions and fuel economy while ironing out potential unintended issues.

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2016 preview: Driving Continental’s 48-V hybrid

2014-05-01

Conti's new 48-V hybrid system is a package-efficient module aimed at delivering much of the functionality of a 200- to 400-V hybrid system for a fraction of the cost. It will enter production in 2016 at two OEMs.

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Novel nanocatalysts for fuel cells

2014-04-28

3-D catalytic activity of new open-frame nanoparticles is twenty times that of existing formulations.

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SAE International battery committee chair defines the value proposition of batteries (video)

2014-03-25

Many people are skeptical of electrified vehicles (EVs)—and specifically the battery pack, because it is the most expensive part of the auto. By building an explanation that is more accessible to society, the industry (and the world!) will benefit.

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Sports cars embrace array of green technology

2014-04-01

IMSA Tudor United SportsCar Championship promotes a variety of green technologies to link racing to the road.

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Urban concept vehicle

2014-03-07

The ishare urban concept vehicle by Applus IDIADA is designed as a demonstrator of the company’s vehicle-development capabilities.

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GM’s diesel-emissions strategy for 95 g/km and beyond

2014-04-02

Engineering boss Pierpaolo Antonini noted several technology developments that will help maintain the diesel's viability in the face of increasingly stringent global emission regulations.

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Formula E racers zap expectations (video)

2014-06-30

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Honda and GM pioneer new fuel-cell manufacturing venture

2017-01-30

After three years of co-developing a new-generation fuel cell stack aimed at light vehicles, military, aerospace and other applications, Honda and GM have announced the establishment of Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC—the industry’s first joint venture for fuel-cell production.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: GM and Honda Fuel Cell Partnership

2017-02-14

The high cost of developing new technologies such as fuel cells is making partners out of competitors.