New Cylinder Deactivation Tech Cuts Fuel Consumption by 5%
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New system takes cylinder deactivation to the next level.
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Supplier Testing Cylinder Deactivation on 3-Cylinder Engines
Fuel economy is a top concern these days as automakers, suppliers and consumers alike strive to stretch every drop of petroleum as far as possible. Cylinder deactivation is a key way of bolstering the large-print numbers on a vehicle’s window sticker.
2013 Lamborghini Aventador gets Cylinder Deactivation
The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will benefit from multi-cylinder deactivation and engine start-stop technology, boosting the supercar’s mileage.
Seven Fuel-Saving Technologies That Are Changing the Auto Industry
Every car, whether it has a big V8 engine or an electric motor powering the wheels, is being equipped with fuel saving technologies. Recall variable-valve timing. Introduced on the Acura NSX, and at one time a revolutionary technology, now practically all cars have some form of VVT. Now more technologies are being introduced as innovations...
Volkswagen Brings Cylinder Deactivation Technology to the 4-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder shut off technology has been a staple in fuel-saving technology for many years now but it has yet to make its way into a four cylinder engine. At least not until now. Volkswagen‘s 1.4 liter TSI engine will be the very first four cylinder to feature cylinder deactivation as two of its cylinders will...
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