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Study finds high exhaust temperatures within NTE operation for heavy-duty diesels with aftertreatment systems contribute to high nanoparticle concentrations

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The transient results illustrate the gradual formation of the nucleation mode particles with continuous increase in exhaust temperatures. The particle number count under those conditions increased by more than an order of magnitude in comparison to DPF-out particle concentrations. Credit: ACS, Thiruvengadam et al. Click to enlarge.

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LiquidPiston To Unveil Compact High Efficiency Engine at 2010 SAE World Congress

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In a paper to be presented at next week’s 2010 SAE World Congress in Detroit, LiquidPiston, Inc. The paper describes LiquidPiston’s third-generation engine prototype, which was first test-fired in January 2010. It provides an air-standard analysis of efficiency, including a comparison to conventional engine technologies.

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Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

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Empa researchers Norbert Heeb and Maria Munoz discovered large quantities of benzo(a)pyrene (red bar)—a combustion product responsible for cutting short the lives of cigarette smokers—in the exhaust gas emitted by GDI engines. The other vehicles were all built between 2010 (VW Golf, Euro 4) and 2016 (Citroën C4, Euro 6b).

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Independent testing finds Navistars IC Bus has up to 4.5% advantage in fluid economy over competitive buses: fuel plus urea

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Comparisons of type C buses have typically been centered on fuel economy. However, with different buses offering distinctive technologies to meet EPA 2010 emissions, fuel economy doesn’t tell the whole story. to conduct a head-to-head fluid economy comparison. fluid economy advantage using TMC Type IV testing methods.

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EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

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For local air quality, electric vehicles also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level. BEVS can offer local air quality benefits due to zero exhaust emissions, e.g., nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and particulate matter (PM). —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”.

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Next Generation Ford EcoBoost to Offer Cooled EGR; Exploring More Advanced Turbocharging, Ethanol Options

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The next generation of Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines will introduce cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), enabling higher compression ratios, according to Ford executives speaking at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit. SAE 2010-01-0353. SAE 2010-01-0585. SAE 2010-01-0353 ).

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Emissions testing shows Lighting Hybrids hydraulic hybrid drive delivers significant reduction in NOx, up to 18% improved fuel consumption

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The hybrid vehicle under test was a 2010 GMC 3500/4500 Savana Cutaway with a GM 6.0 Exhaust gases were captured in order to measure the vehicle’s emission of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and NO x. liter gasoline V8 engine, loaded with a concrete dummy load to bring the weight up to 10,800 lbs (4,899 kg). Source: Lightning Hybrids.

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