Cars That Think

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The attacks of 9/11 in 2001 further strengthened his resolve. He participated in the university's USAF ROTC program before earning a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering in 1987. in aerospace engineering from Notre Dame. "My desire was to join the Air Force and help build technologies to secure the nation," he says. "I

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Future 2001 Arlington Engine 106

Cars That Think

JUNE 9, 2022

Gerard “Gus” Gaynor says he knew he would become an engineer when he was 7 years old, inspired by his father’s monthly Popular Mechanics magazines. As his fascination with different engineering fields grew, he set out to explore them. Gaynor’s hands-on experience and love of engineering led to a successful career with 3M in St.

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Engine Detroit Michigan Chicago 97

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

liter engine can run on biogas or a mixture of natural gas and biogas. Opel engineers increased the volume of the gas tanks to 25 kg from the previous 21 kg. Rather than using conventional steel gas cylinders, the engineers opted for advanced composite material including carbon fiber. The vehicle uses 4.7 kilograms (7.2

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2011

liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline engine can now be specified with a 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with dual dry-clutch technology. Allows the clutches to disengage when the engine is at idle or during deceleration, thus reducing friction and improving fuel economy and NVH. Dual dry-clutch PowerShift. Earlier post.)

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Ford Europe Fuel Economy Sweden 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2010

In 2001, Railpower launched the first hybrid electric switching locomotive in North America, using battery energy storage, called the Green Goat. By 2014 in the European Union and 2015 in North America, the current diesel locomotive will require substantial changes or exhaust treatments to meet emission rules. —Dave Hurst.

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2015 2020 Hybrid Sale 239

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2010

A significant challenge in designing a diesel reformer is the creation of an optimized mixture of fuel and oxidant before contact with the catalysts, while preventing autoignition. 2001) Solid acids as fuel cell electrolytes. The project has an overall budget of NOK 11.8 million (US$2 million), with NOK 5.9 Cool flame reformer.

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Norway Diesel Fuel Hydrogen 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

While BMW is pushing toward the electrification of its vehicles in the long term, it still sees great potential for conventional engines. Building blocks for the new engine family include the TwinPower Turbo technology and VALVETRONIC. An essential feature of these engines however, is the VALVETRONIC throttle-free load control system.

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Gasoline BMW Engine Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2013

A review of 43 studies of the effects of E15 (15% ethanol blends) on Model Year 2001 and newer cars by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that the studies reviewed showed no meaningful differences between E15 and E10 in any performance category. Fuel system and engine durability.

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2001 Minnesota Cars Emissions 300

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

Testing was in three steps: Pre-test on highway to determine the maximum temperature of the vehicles T max , measured at the exhaust manifold or turbocharger by driving at the vehicles’ maximum speed (about 180 to 190 km/h). Crash test under “warm and wet”—but not hot—conditions.

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2001 Climate Change Hydrogen Production 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

liter Power Stroke engine in its F-250 and F-350 models uses Honeywell’s VNT DualBoost turbocharger, a design that uses a double-sided compressor wheel mounted on a single shaft. In addition to DualBoost, Honeywell also offers AVNT, a variable nozzle technology that was first introduced for light truck diesel engines in 2001.

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Light 2011 Diesel Ford 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. Many of these are scheduled for completion this year.

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2009 Standards Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

Cars That Think

AUGUST 6, 2021

Although actually attached, and with the latches on the station side closed, the module began trying to line itself up in preparation to fire its main engines using an attitude adjustment thruster. By then the thrusting had stopped, probably when the guilty thruster exhausted its fuel supply.

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Houston Russia Solar International 145