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Next BMW M5 to cut CO2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid

The next generation of BMW's 5-series sedan is expected to debut early in 2010, perhaps at the Geneva Motor Show. The new M5, however, likely won't be launched until the 2011 Frankfurt show. According to Albert Biermann, development boss of the M division, when it does arrive, it will cut CO2 emissions by 20 percent compared to the current model. To do that, BMW will follow an increasingly common path with direct injection, turbocharging and revised gearing. The M5 will apparently use a version of the 555 hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 from ... Read more →

Ford's new 1.6L EcoBoost four to come in three power levels Sam Abuelsamid

When Ford introduces the next-generation Focus in Europe next year it will be powered by the first of the company's new four cylinder EcoBoost engines. The engines will be built at the Bridgend ...

Why gasoline turbocharged direct injected engines? Sam Abuelsamid

Hybrid and battery electric cars get most of the attention from drivers looking for more efficient transportation. Toyota has done a masterful job of marketing the benefits of hybrids and, for a ...

Continental introduces its first turbocharger, coming in 2011 Sam Abuelsamid

With the overall automotive market at best stagnant in recent years and in complete free fall in the past year, one way for suppliers to expand their revenues is to get into new product areas. Thus ...

General Motors may get a boost from Honeywell Sam Abuelsamid

Turbocharging is likely to be all the range in the next few years as automakers try to improve the mileage of high volume vehicles with downsized engines. Ford has already announced big plans for its ...

Ford boosting Honeywell turbocharger sales with EcoBoost engines 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Ford is planning to make a huge push for turbocharged engines starting in April 2009 with the introduction of the first in its line of EcoBoost engines. Honeywell Turbo Technologies will be supplying Ford with turbochargers for the 3.5L V6 and the followup four cylinder EcoBoost engines. Honeywell ...

Mercedes to add turbo engines to entire lineup by 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Pending carbon dioxide emissions regulations in Europe mean that Mercedes Benz will make a major push toward down-sizing engines in the next three years. Thomas Weber, Daimler board member responsible for research and development has announced that every model in the Mercedes lineup will offer a ...

Bosch-Mahle joint venture gets go ahead to start manufacturing turbos 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Automotive supplier Bosch is now set to follow arch-rival Continental Automotive systems into the field producing turbochargers. Robert Bosch GmbH has received German regulatory approval to team up with MAHLE GmbH in a 50-50 joint venture called Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems GmbH & Co. KG. The new ...

GM Launches two new turbocharged engines 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

At a Powertrain technology event in Europe, General Motors has announced a pair of new small displacement turbocharged engines. The 1.4L turbo is gasoline fueled and will be used globally in cars like the Opel/Saturn Astra starting in 2010. Depending on the application, the engines will generate ...

Continental jumps into turbocharger business 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Car makers the world over are looking for the most cost effective ways to increase fuel economy as fuel prices continue to climb and CO2 limits and fuel economy standards come into force. One approach that seems to be appealing to most is adding direct fuel injection and turbocharging to smaller ...

Can advanced drivetrain tech bring in buyers? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

There's no doubt that there are a lot of advances in powertrain technology that will improve the efficiency of vehicles over the next few years. There are near-term features like direct fuel injection, turbocharging and dual clutch transmissions. Other features like start stop systems and ...

Formula One gets the go ahead to start hybridizing 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The powers that be in Formula One have been tossing around ideas for making the sport more environmentally and technologically relevant for several years. While many if not most of the readers would respond to that discussion with the answer that it should just be shut down, the FIA is unlikely to ...

Saab: turbocharged small-capacity flexfuel engines key 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Potential benefits of biofuels seem obvious with a reduced carbon footprint being a key reason. But, as we've covered in the past, alcohol fuels such as ethanol can also increase the performance of an engine if the engine is optimized properly. Saab realizes this fact and is considering implementing ...

Renault introduces new 1.4L turbo engine 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

In early eighties many carmakers started using turbochargers to try to enhance the power of their engines without cutting into mileage. Unfortunately many of the engines at the time still used carburetors or mechanical fuel injection systems. Issues with durability and drivability eventually led to ...

Volkswagen sells over 41,000 TSI engines in one year on the market 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Just over a year ago, Volkswagen introduced a pair of new engines dubbed TSI, that were designed to provide the power of a larger engine with the efficiency and CO2 emissions of a much smaller engine. The currently available TSI engines are both 1.4L four cylinders and are rated at 138hp and 168hp. ...

MIT experiments with turbocharged, direct injected, ethanol and gasoline powered engine 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

This information will not come as a shock to our readers, but I thought that I would go ahead and share the story with you anyway. As you are well aware, turbocharging an internal combustion engine can lead to higher power output by adding additional oxygen into the engine. This has been used to ...


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