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TECHNOLOGY VISION 2035
TABLE 5.2 RESEARCH AGENDA FOR IC ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION INNOVATIONS
Engine downsizing by using boost i.e. by using turbocharging and supercharging
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SHORT
TERM Direct injection technology
(1-5 YEARS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Variable valve actuation system
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Dual clutch transmission system
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Friction reduction interventions, efficient power packs
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Planting of dense trees around roads to control noise and active CO 2 sequestration
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Engine cut off technology
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Advanced powertrain controls
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Advanced combustion technology such as GDI
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Strict emission laws for CO 2 emissions, particulate number and size distribution
Automatic Transmission
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MEDIUM Increasing bio-content in fuels
TERM
(5-10 YEARS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bespoke engines for HEV and PHEV
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Advanced combustion technology such as HCCI/CAI
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Exhaust gas heat recovery
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Higher blending with bio-content fuels
Solar powered cars/ electric personalized transport/ small and safe cars for two
passengers
LONG ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TERM Hydrogen mixed with CNG (upto 30%) for natural gas engines
(10-15 YEARS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Novel thermodynamic cycles for higher energy utilization
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Novel concepts and system design to utilize the exhaust gas recovery
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