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How Small Engine Turbo Improves Fuel Economy

Benji Jerew — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:06:52 +0000

Typically, even a low-boost small engine turbo can deliver 25% more power than its non-boosted sister. That means that even a tiny turbocharged i3 can perform just as well as a large i4, or a small supercharged i4 can outperform a V6 or V8. It may seem obvious that, to improve fuel economy, you reduce […]

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Fiat Won’t Be Producing Any More EVs Until They’re Widely Adopted, CEO Marchione Says

Benji Jerew — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:57:34 +0000

We know that, in the long run, electric vehicles are the way to go, but most people aren’t ready to pay for the technology. Electric vehicle lifecycle costs have been shown to be far less than comparable conventional, and even hybrid-electric vehicles, but the upfront costs can be daunting. In order to foster adoption of […]

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Honeywell’s Shroud Turbochargers Improving Fuel Economy

Benji Jerew — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:03:55 +0000

Legislators are pushing for higher fuel economy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but this typically means smaller engines with less power. For most Americans, less power isn’t an acceptable form of transportation, which keeps sales of vehicles with better fuel economy lower than it should be. Automakers are working hard to develop engines that are […]

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MG Launching Small Turboboosted Engines for Fuel Efficiency and Power

Benji Jerew — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:56:56 +0000

There are a number of ways to increase fuel efficiency, turboboosting, as used in the new Ford EcoBoost engine lineup, adds power, but also reduces fuel consumption. It may seem counterintuitive to make an engine more powerful to reduce fuel consumption, but it all depends on when you add that power. Adding cylinders and displacement […]

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