The upsides of cylinder deactivation systems are obvious: Estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy say they can improve ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the demand for improved engine performance, higher fuel efficiency and the need to comply with government ...

Ford has developed a comprehensive range of EcoBoost engines, with everything from tiny 1.0-liter inline-three engines through to supercar-powering twin-turbocharged V6 units. While EcoBoost engines ...

Cylinder deactivation is a proven solution to improve vehicle fuel economy. This proposal presents Dynamic Cylinder Deactivation (DCD) solution to the conventional automotive engines. DCD is an engine ...

General Motors has filed a new patent that offers a look at how the company may be rethinking cylinder deactivation for its next generation of pushrod engines. The application, published by the U.S.

Tula’s Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire is an advanced cylinder deactivation control strategy that makes decisions for an engine’s cylinders on an individual basis to best meet torque demands while cutting ...

How Does Cylinder Deactivation Save Fuel? Towing a big trailer up Davis Dam may require a big, burly V-8 engine, while cruising along a level freeway when that same truck is empty barely requires a ...