Empa team develops electrohydraulically actuated cam-less valve train; up to 20% fuel savings at low load

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By mmillikinAug 20, 2019, 4:00 am323 pts
Researchers at Empa have developed an electrohydraulically actuated cam-less valve train that enables completely free adjustment of stroke and timing, while at the same time being robust and cost-effective. The new technology saves up to 20% fuel in typical passenger car low load operating conditions. The…

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