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DECEMBER 23, 2013

A team at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn conducted a detailed study of the effect of ethanol blend level in emissions, using a 2006 model Mercury Grand Marquis flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) operating on E0, E10, E20, E30, E40, E55, and E80 on a chassis dynamometer. Engine-out exhaust contains typically 1?3%

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AUGUST 14, 2014

They report their findings in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. The MPFI and DISI cars were model year 2010; the FFV car was model year 2006. The impact of fuels on exhaust emissions was substantial in many cases, with differences between cars representing different engine technologies.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

GMZ Energy’s proprietary platform technology enables the low-cost manufacturing of bulk thermoelectric materials. The TG16’s lower thermal resistance maintains the hot-side temperature of the module below 600°C even with a high-temperature exhaust stream present. Earlier post.). The TG16-1.0

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter cubic capacity category, making it the most successful engine in the history of this international competition for engine technology. liter features a cylinder head with an integrated and cooled exhaust manifold that lowers exhaust temperatures for optimizing the fuel-to-air ratio. Volkswagen’s 1.4-liter

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JUNE 25, 2009

For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. From 2006 to 2008, BMW’s average fuel consumption and CO 2 ratings decreased by 16%, the average MINI ratings by 20%. Click to enlarge. The newest 3.0-liter

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MAY 9, 2015

Mandate a fraction of bus purchases to be zero emission technology starting in 2018, and set a goal of complete transit fleet transition to zero emission technologies by 2040. ARB staff Staff is evaluating four potential broad elements to the Advanced Clean Transit regulation: Require Zero Emission Bus Purchases.

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JULY 22, 2016

The timing for the introduction of emission technologies for medium and heavy trucks to comply with the increasingly strict European emissions standards (from Euro III through to the currently applicable Euro VI). Scania also said it has not delayed the introduction of new engines compliant with EU-legislation for exhaust emissions.

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AUGUST 31, 2011

After five years and use exclusively in AMG engines, twin-wire arc spraying technology will now also be used in the series production of Mercedes-Benz diesel engines to reduce friction and increase wear resistance. Mercedes-Benz was the developer of what is now known as Nanoslide technology. liter AMG engines. liters, or 24%.

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MARCH 3, 2014

In both versions it unites various advanced technologies: additional indirect injection supplementing the direct injection of the FSI; the Audi valvelift system (AVS) to adjust the valve stroke on the exhaust side; and thermal management, which uses a rotary valve module and an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

The turbocharger’s 38-millimeter diameter turbine rotates at up to 240,000 revolutions per minute (4,000 revolutions per second) in the exhaust flow, which can reach 1,050 degrees. In order to prevent pressure from rising too steeply at high engine output, a waste-gate valve conducts the exhaust gases past the turbine.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

European markets also have access to an extended range of Euro 5 and EEV engines with SCR technology. All inline engines are based on the latest platform introduced in 2007 with technologies to meet Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission requirements, as well as Euro 4 and Euro 3. Emission technology.

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Engine Global 2007 Exhaust 186

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MAY 7, 2010

Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Exhaust and Evap testing + OBD attestation. current calendar year - 1. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Certification application. Intermediate age. current calendar year - 2 and < useful life.

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JUNE 22, 2015

liter TSI Twincharger (2014-2006) by 69 points, have already rolled off the production line at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France. It is wonderful recognition of the technological progress we’ve made through R&D as part of our ongoing drive to lower fuel consumption. PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new 1.2-liter liter to 1.4-liter

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The study appears in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. In 2006, California began requiring ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. Estimating DPM. Based on monitoring data, concentrations of benzene; 1,3-butadiene; perchloroethylene; and hexavalent chromium declined 88–94%. 5b02766.

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California Diesel Emissions Neighborhood 150

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MARCH 8, 2010

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been using Pi Shurlok ’s OpenECU M460 and G850 control modules for the past year to support technology development programs in the areas of Advanced Engine Control and Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Control.

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APRIL 24, 2010

Since the end of 2006, Opel, Robert Bosch, IVK and FKFS have been working on a natural gas hybrid vehicle in a project supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and technology. bar) is achieved by applying high- or low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation loops. By adding an exhaust gas turbocharger to the base 1.0L

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 170

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APRIL 5, 2009

Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. The total volume measured in tonne-kilometers for EU Member States increased by 35% (650 million tonne-km) between 1996 and 2006. The number of kilometers travelled by passengers in EEA member countries grew by 1% (equivalent to 65 million kilometers) in 2006.

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Transportation Czech Republic 2006 Romania 150

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MAY 4, 2009

A required 2006 review on manufacturers’ ability to meet the Tier I standard as well as an update on the progress being made toward meeting the Tier II standard found that all major manufacturers were able to meet the Tier I standard by the 2004 model year as required. —2006 Review. g/km HC+NO x. g/km HC+NO x —i.e.,

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Motorcycles California 2006 2004 150

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Toyota Motor has made a range of technology and styling changes to the LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship first introduced in 2006 ( earlier post ), including redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes. The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Click to enlarge. seconds.

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LS 600H Lexus 2010 Hybrid 199

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JANUARY 22, 2014

JATOP was organized by the Japan Petroleum Energy Center to develop automotive and fuel technologies best suited to simultaneously settle three issues—“Reducing CO 2 emissions”; “Fuel diversification” and “Reducing motor vehicle emissions”—and to develop high accuracy air quality simulation models and facilitating their exploitation.

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Japan Diesel Oil Fuel 199

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JUNE 9, 2014

Compared with the 2006 5.5-liter Through energy allocations and fuel flow quantities, as well as the pit stop intervals resulting from fuel consumption and fuel tank capacity, the regulations aim to achieve an “equivalence of technology.”. The new technology recuperates energy that has always been lost in other systems.

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2006 Audi 2014 Engine 294

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. SoCalGas), showcases the technologies currently under development that could deliver near-zero-emission heavy-duty natural gas engines by the end of this decade. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

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JUNE 2, 2011

The new engine introduces many new technologies that could someday be part of the DNA of future Ford engines, said Joe Bakaj, Ford vice president of Global Powertrain Engineering. An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases.

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Ford Engine Hybrid 2012 247

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

microns—less than a human hair which averages 70 microns in diameter—is the product of a variety of sources including particles in the exhaust of diesel engines. In 1998, ARB declared particles in diesel exhaust a Toxic Air Contaminant, a designation that required the Board to take measures to reduce the risk.

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Pollution EPA California Diesel 220

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MARCH 20, 2012

Using an analysis of the payback of seven proposed technology packages, the report recommends two technology packages for implementation in the GB rail fleet: Package 1. This would include a new turbocharger and corresponding exhaust manifold modifications, and a new air filter to reduce inlet pressure loss.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

established to market and commercialize the solid acid fuel cell (SAFC) technology developed and patented at the California Institute of Technology, is delivering the stack. Dag Øvrebø, Technical Director of NPS, has been working closely with Caltech on this technology. SAFCell Inc., propane and butane) or liquid fuels (e.g.,

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Norway Diesel Fuel Hydrogen 199

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APRIL 17, 2009

The Japan-GTL consortium, formed in 2006 to commercialize a lower-cost gas-to-liquids GTL) process for the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals that does not require first removing carbon dioxide from the feedstock, has completed construction of its demonstration plant which will produce 500 barrels (about 80 kiloliters) per day.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

The survey is similar to surveys run by UMTRI on the same topic in 2006 and 2007. At the same time “advanced diesel—which doesn’t have a specific technology definition, Belzowski said, but instead is whatever a given expert considers will constitute “advanced diesel”—will increase to 12% in 2025 from 8% in 2016. lbs (4 kg).

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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MAY 25, 2010

The study was published online 24 May in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. EVs do not promise much benefit in reducing CO 2 emissions currently, but greater CO 2 reduction could be expected in future if coal combustion technologies improve and the share of non-fossil electricity increases significantly.

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JANUARY 15, 2022

The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. With this success you had better bet folks at Acura were careful when doing a light restyle for the 2022 RDX, with a refresh of the exterior, interior and suspension plus added standard technology.

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APRIL 29, 2013

Tg CO 2 eq), after having increased by 43% from 1990 through 2006. The finding may have an impact on future regulation of fracking for natural gas production, as opponents of the technology have pointed to higher rates of methane leak as being an argument against it.

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2007 2011 EPA Gas 285

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The current model of the Sprinter has been on the market since 2006. For the electrification of the Vito and Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans is able to fall back on available technologies in the modular system of Mercedes-Benz Cars, thereby benefitting from economies of scale. Benz Cars, at the event. Other markets will follow gradually.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Professor Stan Golunski, Deputy Director of the newly established Cardiff Catalysis Institute , in collaboration with engineers at Brunel and Birmingham Universities, is investigating the feasibility of an on-board exhaust gas reforming system to improve combustion and recover waste heat. —Tsolakis and Golunski. Energy Environ.

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Exhaust Waste Gas 2006 186

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

In addition to regeneration and plug-in battery technology, the “multi-voltaic silver” paint finish acts like a giant solar cell with excellent efficiency. Details on the storage/synthesis technology is scant at this point.) Mercedes-Benz G-Code. Click to enlarge. The 2+2-seater SUC measures about 4.10

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JANUARY 11, 2017

From 2006 until 2013, Dorenkamp led a team of engineers that developed the first diesel engine that was designed to meet the new, tougher emissions standards in the United States. VW engineers believed the increased stress on the exhaust system from being driven in the “dyno mode” could be the cause of the hardware failures.

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JULY 15, 2023

Gretchen Ertl/CFS/MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center CFS, a startup spun out of decades of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is among the leaders of a new wave of fusion-energy projects that have emerged in the past decade, taking advantage of technological advances as well as a surge in private-sector investment.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

GMZ Energy, a market leader in the development of high-temperature thermoelectric generation (TEG) solutions, has successfully demonstrated a 1,000W TEG designed for diesel engine exhaust heat recapture in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Earlier post.) This announcement follows GMZ’s June 2014 demonstration of its 200W diesel TEG.

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