Sentences with phrase «converter in gasoline engines»

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«The increase in emissions at lower temperatures is related to a more pronounced cold - start effect,» when a gasoline engine is less efficient because it's not yet warned up and its catalytic converter is not yet on, the study noted.

The hybrid system in the Prius c comprises a SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)- rated 1.5 - liter in - line, four - cylinder gasoline engine (INZ - FXE) that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency, a new hybrid transaxle (P510), an air - cooled, high - output 144V, 6.5 Ah NiMH battery and a variable - voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC.

This is the first application of the advanced dry - clutch PowerShift transmission in Ford's European product range, and replaces the conventional 4 - speed torque - converter automatic which was available with gasoline engines in the previous Focus model.

Some of the advanced technologies used in the Insight's IMA gasoline engine include its compact VTEC - E cylinder head, nitrogen - oxide adsorptive catalytic converter, integrated cylinder head and exhaust manifold, and plastic - resin intake manifold, valve cover and water - pump pulley.

The e-motor replaces the torque converter between the gasoline engine and the single - option eight - speed automatic transmission, which aids in supersmooth transitioning between electric and assisted driving and smooth gear changes.

The V8 in the new BMW 550i is the only gasoline engine to feature turbochargers and catalytic converters conveniently housed in the V - section between the two rows of cylinders.