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They also presented the performance of a prototype GPF on removing BC particles from a selected GDI vehicle at various conditions. The two compact vehicles were a 2012 2.0L The major difference between the PFI and GDI engines lies in the fuel injection method and mixture preparation. —Chan et al. Volvo S40 PFI vehicle (PFI#1).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has built a demonstrator vehicle, based on a 2012 Buick Regal GS, incorporating the latest D-EGR (dedicated EGR) technology ( earlier post ), an outgrowth of SwRI’s HEDGE (High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine) consortium projects ( earlier post ). In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter

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The North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be powered by a 2.0-liter liter I-4 uses two camshafts: one to open the intake valves and one to open the exhaust valves. The overlap control via Ti-VCT helps us eliminate compromises in the induction and exhaust systems. Click to enlarge. As a DOHC design, the 2.0-liter

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MAY 4, 2012

Engineers at Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan have determined that cooling the upper part of the cylinder liner on the exhaust side is an effective way to improve anti-knock quality—opening the way to improved engine thermal efficiency. The team presented a paper on their investigation at the recent SAE 2012 World Congress.

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MAY 9, 2012

The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. Source: Borgwarner. Click to enlarge. and Sisson, J. and Becker, M.,

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Source: SwRI, DEER 2012. During its recent Innovation Day presentations ( earlier post ), PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that it will commercialize high-efficiency gasoline engines featuring dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (D-EGR), derived from a collaborative program with SwRI in the US. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

At the official opening, Gorden Wagener, Head of Design Daimler AG, presented the Mercedes-Benz G-Code plug-in hybrid crossover show car. The digital sound modulation also lets the occupants experience the soundscape of a powerful sports car equipped with a flap exhaust system. The 2+2-seater SUC measures about 4.10

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An exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head. The one-piece assembly lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases. A study by Delphi Powertrain presented at the SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit concluded that a 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine—such as the 1.0L liter gasoline engines.

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Under the direction of Daniel Shantz, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and the Entergy Chair of Clean Energy Engineering, the lab members and SACHEM scientists will collaborate to improve the performance of the zeolite SSZ-39 in the selective catalytic reduction of NO x in automotive exhaust. —Moliner et al.

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JULY 27, 2014

Delphi presented its first generation Tech Truck at IAA in 2012. Enhanced range of high voltage connection systems to meet the robust requirements of commercial vehicles: Delphi will show a new range of high voltage connectors and accessories that has been developed to handle high vibrations in harsh environments.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Using transmission-electron-microscope (TEM) image analysis, they compared PM from a 2012 Ford Focus powered by a 2.0-liter The test vehicle was equipped with a three-way catalytic converter (TWC) and exhaust-gas recirculation. —Saffaripour et al. Meghdad Saffaripour, Tak W.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%. In 2012, India accounted for 15% of the global market for diesel passenger cars, the second-largest market after Europe.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2.

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Oh presented a paper on the work, which was the result of two years of research activity in conjunction with Bombardier Recreational Projects, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference. A presently voluntary 5 Star designation would further halve that limit to 2.5

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JULY 3, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will double production capacity at its engine plant in Hiroshima from 400,000 units to 800,000 units per year in October 2012. The SKYACTIV-D is a new-generation diesel engine that complies with global exhaust gas regulations without the need for a costly NO x aftertreatment system. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 10, 2012

Non-exhaust traffic sources of particles. However, traffic-related non-exhaust particles remain largely unchanged, making these emissions increasingly significant contributors to the environmental burden. These non-exhaust vehicle sources include: brake lining, tire and road-surface wear, and resuspension of road dust.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. MAN showed the Metropolis research truck, a range-extended electric refuse collection truck developed in collaboration with Benteler Engineering Services for use in the city, at IAA 2012, earlier post.)

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The Dewar Trophy was presented to Andy Cowell, Managing Director of HPP, along with members of his project team from Brixworth. The UK’s Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy , presented for outstanding technical achievement in the automotive industry, to. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Exhaust gas temperatures were highest for diesel #2, followed by soybean, microalgae, yeast, and bacteria (in order of decreasing temperatures). They suggested that the low prevalence of polyunsaturated fatty acids and the predominance of shorter chain length fatty acids present in C. Wahlen, Michael R. Morgan, Alex T.

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JUNE 5, 2013

CN implemented its natural gas test program in 2012. since June 2012 to co-develop natural gas technology for Caterpillar products, including the next generation of locomotives. Testing with LNG will continue in 2013 and CN will also advance the technology for using it in high horsepower locomotives.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Since this energy loss is primarily thermal in nature and can be attributed to the exhaust, cooling system, and engine and transmission surfaces, Mazda’s R&D team’s central focus is on improving the engine’s thermal efficiency cost-effectively. including body, chassis, suspension) will then first appear in the new CX-5 in 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

A study by a team from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has found that the collective cancer risk from exposure to seven toxic air contaminant (TACs) has declined 76% during the period from 1990 to 2012, and linked that result from air quality regulations targeting these TACs.

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MAY 12, 2012

The Directorate for Engineering is now seeking proposals (NSF 12-559) for awards totalling up to $12 million for FY 2012, 2013, and 2014, pending availability of funds. At the present time, sustainable energy technologies (e.g., By 2035, this number is expected to grow to more than 17 million barrels per day.

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Redon presented the basics of the OP4 engine concept at the SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit. In his presentation, Redon highlighted the “flat” fuel map of the OP4. Exhaust temperature of the OP4 was 410 °C, compared to 246 °C for the baseline; the rate of exhaust enthalpy for the OP4 was 9.0

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The paper—and newer data not included in the paper—were presented by Dr. Timothy Jacobs, Texas A&M, at the ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference last week in Vancouver, BC. The lean mixture is typically more difficult to ignite than the stoichiometric mixture and 2.

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MARCH 31, 2015

In December 2012, TARDEC had awarded Achates Power, Inc. At the Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2015 in India in January, Achates Power presented Achates Power presented work related to the first opposed-piston multi-cylinder engine fuel economy demonstration meeting US 2010 emissions standards. Earlier post.).

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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. Integrated exhaust manifold. Lightweight crankshaft offset from cylinder bores. Cooled EGR.

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The Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, which was unveiled at the International Motor Show in Hanover in September 2012, is the first series production hybrid light-duty truck in Europe. During the day, only trucks with gas engines and with exhaust systems complying with the Euro VI standard or higher are permitted.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The research used satellite altimeter data to estimate the number of vessels on the ocean every year between 1992 and 2012. Ships powered by fossil fuels dump oil, fuel and waste into the water and pump exhaust into the air. The study used altimetry data from seven different satellites to map ship traffic from 1992 to 2012.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

By shortening the bore pitch compared to the present engine models and reducing the thickness of the cylinder block and camshaft, engine weight is reduced by 15% and fuel efficiency is improved by 10%. By downsizing from the present 2.2L By downsizing from the present 2.2L class engine. Diesel engine. class diesel engine.

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Annex VI sets progressive stricter regulations in order to control emissions from ships, including sulfur oxides (SO x ) and nitrous oxides (NO x )—which present major risks to both the environment and human health. The date of 2020 was agreed in amendments adopted in 2008.

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MARCH 22, 2013

The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. The 450 and 490 hp engines have been further developed in several respects, including the engine management system and a revised intake system that maintains sufficiently high exhaust temperatures without the need for an intake throttle. 5-cylinder Euro 6 engines.

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APRIL 25, 2016

In a paper presented at the 2016 SAE World Congress, Tula Technology, developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation technology, reported significant fuel economy gains of up to 18% over a conventional GM 6.2-liter GM has been working closely with Tula Technology; in 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula.

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JANUARY 18, 2013

legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. Vehicles from model years 2003 to 2012 with a wide variety of powertrains were represented and included two hybrid sedans and a diesel sedan. It also offers consumer information and advice pertaining to vehicle fuel economy and energy-related issues such as driving tips.

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Audi will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). A sound actuator, flaps in the exhaust system, the engine shroud and a newly developed two-mass flywheel with a centrifugal force pendulum in the seven-speed S tronic also contribute to the sound and smoothness of the engine.

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From IDTechEx’s review of the most promising eVTOL companies, 21 have presented timeline information about when they are looking to begin commercial eVTOL production, plans which are highly dependent on flight certification. Several companies have said they are a couple of years into what they think will be a five-year certification process.

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