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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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The average CO 2 emissions of new passenger vans and cars in 2016 were below the respective target paths for 2020 and 2021, although considerable reductions still need to be made in the coming years for manufacturers to meet future targets. The share of renewable energy in transport in the EU rose from 6.7% in 2015 to 7.1% Air pollution.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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Europe’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA 2050) outlines a 75% reduction in aviation CO 2 emissions to year 2050 relative to a year 2000 reference. The EU is targeting a 75% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per passenger kilometer between the years 2000 and 2050. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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has several new parts, including a new water-cooled variable-geometry turbocharger; a new high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system; a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; a new intake manifold; a new cylinder head; a new cylinder block; a new balancer shaft unit; and a new Engine Control Module (ECM). Click to enlarge.

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EPA to begin work on proposed rulemaking for on-road heavy-duty ultra-low NOx standard for MY 2024

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Further, the agency said, technical progress has been made in developing technologies and approaches that can reduce NO x emissions beyond the standards put in place in the 2000 rule.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces next-gen OM 471 heavy-duty engine; more fuel efficient, more torque with fast build-up at very low revs

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1; and a reduced exhaust gas recirculation rate (EGR rate). Now, all engine output ratings already muster up at least 2000 N·m of torque at just under 800 rpm. Exhaust gas recirculation. The injection nozzle is an eight-hole nozzle (previously seven holes), increasing the maximum flow rate by around ten%.

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Additional details on Honda’s new 1.6L diesel

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This new engine offers 88 kW (120 PS, 118 hp) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm with CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km (equivalent to 65 mpg US, 3.6 The engine air flow is managed by using an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system that operates at high and low pressure to reduce NO x emissions. Earlier post.).

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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers' Earlier post.). to 1.6l); the EA 888 Gen3 gasoline engines (1.8l to 2.0l); and the. EA 288 MDB Diesel engines.

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