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Electro-hydraulic valve control with multiair technology

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Over the last decade, the development of new common rail technology for diesel engines marked a breakthrough in the passenger car market. In order to secure the future of petrol engines, Fiat Group decided to follow the same approach. The company is now launching an electro-hydraulic valve control system called „MultiAir“ into series production. This technology provides Fiat customers with substantial benefits in terms of fuel economy. At the same time, there is no loss of driving enjoyment and the intrinsic comfort characteristics of the petrol engine are maintained.

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  1. Fiat Powertrain Technologies — Research and Technology, Orbassano, Italy

    Lucio Bernard (Director Diesel Engine Research),  Andrea Ferrari (Director Engine Experimental Development),  Damiano Micelli (Director Mechanical Engineering and Gasoline Engine Research),  Aldo Perotto (Director Electronic Control Systems),  Rinaldo Rinolfi (Vice President Research and Technology) &  Francesco Vattaneo (Manager Engine Design)

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Bernard, L., Ferrari, A., Micelli, D. et al. Electro-hydraulic valve control with multiair technology. MTZ Worldw 70, 4–10 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03226988

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