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Posts tagged ‘fuel efficiency’

Mercedes-Benz Aero Trailer concept

November 29, 2011

Aero Trailer

Mercedes-Benz has created “Aero Trailer” a new aerodynamic trailer which permits to lower the wind resistance by almost 20% and lower the general gas efficiency of semitrailer tractors by 5%.

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BMW adds Steam Engine to improve fuel efficiency

September 10, 2011

BMW adds Steam Engine

BMW has added a small steam turbine engine to a prototype 5 series in attempt to improve fuel efficiency. They have been able to increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle by around 10 percent.

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Lexus Aileron Concept

August 4, 2011

Lexus Aileron

Conceptualized by designer Jiyun Seo, the concept car apparently utilizes the principles of origami. In theory, the design would have the surface of the car folded like an accordion that would bend and twist to allow maximum performance.

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Porsche 356 Speedster

February 24, 2011

Porsche 356356 Speedster is designed as an entry level Porsche, with the traditional engine composition: just behind the rear axle in pair with rear wheel drive.
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Split-Cycle engines= 50 percent fuel economy

January 26, 2011

Split-Cycle enginesSplit cycle engines—engines that split the functions of a normal four-cycle piston into two separate but adjacent and complementary pistons—have never been able to match the efficiency and overall function of traditional internal combustion engines, but a new design could change all that.
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