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This will make India one of the lead markets to adopt this technology. The Pinnacle engine architecture features low heat loss and low surface-area-to-volume in the combustion chamber, resulting in less energy loss, contributing to greater fuel efficiency. Willcox, M., Cleeves, J., Jackson, S., Willcox, M., Cleeves, J., Jackson, S.,

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AUGUST 17, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Dynamic Fuels, LLC Part 79 registration for its Renewable Gasoline Blendstock 10 by the U.S. This designation enables Dynamic Fuels, a joint-venture of Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corporation, to generate 1.5 million gallons of renewable gasoline blendstock, or 11.25

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JULY 11, 2013

Sundrop Fuels, Inc., The combined commercial and demonstration plant will annually produce about 60 million gallons of finished gasoline from natural gas while providing the platform for Sundrop Fuels to prove its proprietary gasification technology for making renewable “green gasoline” from woody biomass.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Altex Technologies has selected Unitel to provide engineering services to design and build a pilot system that will produce 1 BPD of synthetic gasoline from biomass (Biomass Conversion to Synthetic Gasoline System, BCSGS). In contrast to traditional pyrolysis, the main product can be used as a high-value liquid fuel.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

2012 Mazda3. The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. SKYACTIV-G gasoline direct injection engine.

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MARCH 7, 2014

Vertimass LLC, a California-based start-up company, has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) technology that directly converts ethanol under moderate conditions at one atmosphere without the use of hydrogen into a hydrocarbon blend-stock for use in transportation fuels. the limitation on ethanol content in gasoline].

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MARCH 31, 2015

Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Gasoline particulate filters effectively control particulate emissions under all operating conditions.

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MARCH 21, 2014

Siluria Technologies, the developer of novel bio-templated catalysts for the economic direct conversion of methane (CH 4 ) to ethylene (C 2 H 4 ) ( earlier post ), unveiled a development unit for producing liquid fuels from natural gas based on Siluria’s proprietary oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) and ethylene-to-liquid (ETL) technologies.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Shell has developed a lead-free replacement for aviation gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL); the replacement fuel will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Leaded gasoline for automobiles was phased out of use in the US by 1995 due to its environmental and health impact.) Aviation fuels.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.

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JANUARY 27, 2013

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled this week in a case (#12-1139) brought by the American Petroleum Institute (API) against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ( earlier post ), and vacated the 2012 cellulosic biofuel RFS standard while affirming the 2012 advanced biofuel standard.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Color is integral to the new schemes. Source: EPA.

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Comparison of current federal subsidy to base case assumptions showing lifetime fuel savings (HomeEve charging scenario). The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. Peterson and Michalek 2012. —Peterson and Michalek, 2012.

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APRIL 13, 2013

Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 A direct correlation between the recharging frequency and fuel consumption: higher charging frequency leads to lower fuel consumption.

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2012 Mazda3 made its US debut at the New York International Auto Show; the face-lifted 2012 Mazda3 is also the first application in North America of Mazda’s SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies, achieving 40 mpg US on the highway.

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MARCH 2, 2012

The Energy dCi 110 diesel offers fuel consumption of 3.5 Renault is introducing three new Energy engines ( earlier post ) in its Mégane Collection 2012: the new turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection Energy TCE 115 di; the Energy dCi 130; and the Energy dCi 110, with NEDC fuel consumption of 3.5 Click to enlarge.

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JULY 2, 2013

2011 Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle. In New York, General Motors and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. GM’s hydrogen fuel cell product milestones. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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decrease in 2012 from 2011. Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2012 were equivalent to 6,526 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). Source: EPA.

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DECEMBER 20, 2012

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) selected a team of Honeywell developers for its 2012 Control Systems Technology Award in recognition of the team’s work in developing the OnRAMP Design Suite for Powertrain Control. Honeywell is the only company to have won the award three times.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

DKRW Advanced Fuels LLC subsidiary Medicine Bow Fuel & Power LLC (MBFP), has entered into a contract with Vitol Inc., whereby Vitol would purchase 100% of the gasoline produced from MBFP’s industrial gasification and liquefaction facility located near. Medicine Bow, Wyoming. Earlier post.) We have received front end. project.

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JANUARY 25, 2020

The gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is one of the most prominent technologies car manufacturers adopted to achieve the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emission goals established in 2012 by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The market share of GDI-equipped vehicles increased from 2.3% W/m 2 over urban regions.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

A research team from Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and the University of Applied Sciences Bern, Laboratory for Exhaust Emission Control, reports that ethanol blending appeared to reduce genotoxic emissions from a flex-fuel Euro-5 gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicle (a Volvo V60 with a 1.6

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MAY 1, 2013

According to the latest status report on the progress of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) ( earlier post ), regulated parties in the LCFS—oil producers, importers and other fuel providers—continued to exceed the required reductions in carbon intensity specified by the standard. Source: Yeh et al.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets. Ford Auto Start-Stop. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The entire redesigned ninth-generation Honda Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models—the all-new 2012 Honda Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid—each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg (5.9 L/100km) on the highway. Equipped with a 140 hp (104 kW), 1.8-liter L/100km) on the highway.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. The 2012 Accent is slated to hit dealerships this summer. The 2012 Accent is the first vehicle to receive the all-new 1.6-liter

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

The project, which will co-produce full replacement renewable jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and Bioplus nanocellulose from woody biomass in an integrated biorefinery at AVAPCO’s site in Thomaston, Georgia, has received a $3.7-million Patented technologies and intellectual property will be provided by AVAPCO, Byogy and Petron.

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MAY 6, 2014

The dominant driver for powertrain technology change over the next 5+ years is CO 2 , said Bob Lee. For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. Bang-for-the-buck technology assessments. Direct fuel injection. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 10, 2013

billion in discretionary funds for the Department of Energy, an 8% increase above the 2012 enacted level. Further highlights include $80 million for advanced technologies and tools that improve clean energy integration into the grid; and $16 million to enhance energy infrastructure security and energy recovery capabilities.

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MAY 13, 2014

Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2013

One of General Motors’ fuel cell research vehicles recently passed a milestone for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, topping 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of real-world driving. By using renewable hydrogen, this vehicle has saved 5,260 gallons of gasoline. per gallon, that’s more than $18,000 in fuel cost savings. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously adopted the state’s third annual transportation energy Investment Plan to help change the types of vehicles Californians drive and the fuels they use. million to support hydrogen fueling stations and to demonstrate fuel cell technology. .

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

class gasoline engine. outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. class engine.

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

a start-up company developing a technology that converts low-grade biomass into high-grade fuels, including gasoline, and carbon that can be sequestered ( earlier post ) announced that BP Technology Ventures has made an investment in the company’s C Round of financing. CoolPlanet BioFuels, Inc.,

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