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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will introduce the 4WD T-ROC SUV concept. diesel featured in the sporty GTD ( earlier post ), the T-ROC design is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, and fits into the Volkswagen line-up one vehicle down from the Tiguan in the Golf format. Sketch of the T-ROC. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 8, 2014

Motiv Engines, LLC introduced the second-generation of its engine concept dubbed the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine, which it intends to develop into a heavy-duty on-highway engine fueled by liquid natural gas (LNG). The prototype is fueled by diesel, a first step in proving the technology before developing a new LNG fuel system.

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JUNE 23, 2014

In 2013, the Cummins-led team demonstrated a Tier 2 Bin 5 version of the engine on the dyno, and then on a vehicle, while development of the Tier 2 Bin 2 engine started. The approach that Cummins and partners have taken features: Replacing the aluminium V8 gasoline engine and emission control system with smaller diesel (2.8-liter)

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

At the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru will debut the Subaru VIZIV Evolution Concept plug-in hybrid—an advanced form of the future-generation crossover concept VIZIV CONCEPT exhibited at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show. The earlier VIZIV concept featured a 2.0-liter Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Two-stroke diesel in test car. Moreover, they studied the possibility of implementing new advanced combustion concepts, as alternatives to the conventional diesel system, with what they said was very promising results. Diesel Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge. Benajes, R. Novella, D. Benajes, J.,

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APRIL 3, 2012

European buyers have had several years to get used to the idea of a diesel Porsche, but the concept will come as a bit of a shock to U.S. Nevertheless, Porsche has announced its first diesel in the U.S. market will be the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Porsche enthusiasts.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Volkswagen’s CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid concept had its US debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Volkswagen first unveiled the plug-in SUV at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2013. Earlier post.). CrossBlue Coupé in Shanghai (landmark Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong in background). Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The SKYACTIV-D-equipped diesel version will follow in the second half of the year, making Mazda the first Asian manufacturer to offer a modern-technology clean-diesel engine in a non-commercial vehicle in North America. Performance estimates for the SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine are not yet available. The SKYACTIV-G 2.5L

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MARCH 21, 2018

The sale includes all of Delek’s membership interests in AltAir Paramount, LLC which operates a 3,000 barrel per day renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel facility, Delek’s idled Paramount refinery, and associated pipelines and storage tanks. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 5, 2017

TDI diesel engine for the European market. In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. The strict lightweight concept from Audi used for the crankshaft, the cylinder heads and the cylinder crankcase increases efficiency.

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Exhaust 186

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MARCH 5, 2013

Subaru's last crossover was the slightly underwhelming XV Crosstrek, but its latest concept looks a lot more exciting. Unveiled today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Viziv Concept is a diesel hybrid crossover, hinting at the looks and powertrain of some future Subaru models.

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Concept Diesel Motor Motors 89

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APRIL 12, 2013

At SAE World Congress next week in Detroit, Delphi Automotive will present two technical papers describing its ongoing progress with the Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression-Ignition (GDCI) engine concept. GDCI combines aspects of diesel and spark-ignited engine technology. Engines 6(2) doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0928. Hoyer et al.

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Gasoline Engine Concept Fuel Economy 312

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MAY 10, 2013

In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). US Light Duty Diesel Emission Standards (full useful life: 150,000 miles). Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Audi testing of synthetic ethanol (Audi e-ethanol = Joule Sunflow-E) and synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel = Joule Sunflow-D), produced in partnership with Joule ( earlier post ) in a pressure chamber and optical research engine has shown that the Audi e-fuels often perform better than their conventional counterparts. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 19, 2015

liter 1GD-FTV direct-injection turbo diesel engine. The new GD engines feature Toyota’s next-generation advanced thermal insulation diesel combustion to reduce cooling loss significantly. Toyota will gradually phase out the current globally deployed KD diesel engines and replace them with GD engines. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Toyota Fuel Engine 150

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AUGUST 1, 2013

One high-efficiency combustion concept under investigation is gasoline compression ignition (GCI)—the use of gasoline-like fuels to deliver very low NO x and PM emissions as well as high efficiency in a diesel compression ignition engine. direct-injection light-duty diesel engine. Earlier post.) —Adams et al.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2007 320

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MARCH 10, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Re-Adoption Concept Paper, which will be discussed during the LCFS workshop on 11 March 2014. The concept paper provides an overview of new elements being considered as part of the 2014 LCFS rulemaking effort.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

liter, in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine used in both on-highway and off-highway applications. 2013) “Studies on the Impact of 300 MPa Injection Pressure on Engine Performance, Gaseous and Particulate Emissions,” SAE Int. Engines 6(1):336-351 doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0897. Diesel Emissions Engines' Hoerter, C., Andersson, P.

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Emissions Diesel Engine Fuel 239

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. liter TDI diesel (EA288) will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models, and as such, is a strategically important engine. The new MDB EA288 diesel.

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JUNE 15, 2012

Audi has introduced the SQ5 TDI—the brand’s first S model with a diesel engine. The Audi SQ5 TDI will be in dealerships in the first quarter of 2013. The biturbo SQ5 TDI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.1 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 7.2 liters per 100 km (33 mpg US). The SQ5 TDI. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Diesel hybrids are now no longer a new concept--even if none are sold in the U.S.--but but Swedish carmaker Volvo is the only company offering a diesel plug-in hybrid. That car, the Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid, is now in full production at the maker's Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford introduced a new compact sport utility vehicle concept—Vertrek—at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Vertrek is engineered as a global vehicle, and is designed for use with EcoBoost or diesel engines. The Vertrek concept. The powertrain in the concept shown in Detroit uses the 1.6-liter

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Concept Ford SUV North America 210

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MAY 19, 2022

GVB is going to phase out the last diesel buses and permanently switch to zero emission VDL Citeas in Amsterdam. Since the introduction of the first Citea SLF-120 Electric in Geneva during the UITP Mobility & City Transport exhibition in 2013, VDL Bus & Coach has focused strongly on electric mobility.

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JULY 12, 2013

On 1 July MAN Diesel & Turbo announced the development of a new ME-LGI dual fuel engine. The engines will run on a blend of 95% methanol and 5% diesel fuel. —Ole Grøne, Senior Vice President, Low Speed Promotion & Sales, MAN Diesel & Turbo. New fuel booster valve for ME-LGI engine showing the main constituent parts.

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Diesel Engine Fuel Mariner 220

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APRIL 21, 2015

A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel using water, CO 2 and green power—i.e., After a commissioning phase of just four months, the research facility in Dresden started producing its first batches of high‑quality diesel fuel a few days ago. Diesel Solar Solar fuels' TDI quattro.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Consumption measurements of the dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine as a function of speed and load. Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. The ignition delay is mainly dependent on the chemical reaction kinetics of the diesel fuel.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

liter diesel engine at the show. Taking nearly identical design cues from the TAKERI Concept, the 2014 Mazda6 follows the CX-5 to become the second production vehicle to feature the full breadth of the KODO “Soul of Motion” design language and also fully incorporate SKYACTIV Technology. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 26, 2015

In addition to the advanced diesel technology, an 8-speed ZF 8HP70 kept the engine operating at an optimum speed, helping to achieve a more than 50 percent fuel-economy improvement over that of the gasoline V8. emissions standards it was being measured against, resulted in a successful proof of concept. Cummins Inc. met the U.S.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin taking pre-orders for the new Mazda Axela sports compact (known outside of Japan as Mazda3) on 10 October 10, 2013 at its dealers throughout Japan. Sales will begin on 21 November, starting with the gasoline engine and a hybrid models, to be followed by a diesel version. liter diesel engine model.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Clean Air Power announced the award of a funded concept development agreement with a global truck manufacturer, under which it will work with Ricardo to develop a dual-fuel engine for a South East Asian Market.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Simple adaptation to existing powertrain designs is a major benefit of the P0 concept that Continental has pursued.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

BMW is developing a serial production plug-in hybrid electric sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study shown at the Frankfurt motor show in 2009. At the Leipzig trade fair center, BMW presented a fully road-ready technology showcase vehicle based on the original BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study.

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Plug-in BMW Concept Plug 210

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APRIL 1, 2010

At the New York International Auto Show, Mazda highlighted its new SKY Concept next-generation engines and transmission, slated for global roll-out starting in 2011. Fuel economy will improve 15% on the SKY-G (gasoline-based) and 20% on the SKY-D (diesel-based) engines, with a simultaneous increase in torque. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 19, 2013

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. CrossBlue Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

This is lower than typical diesel fuel (CN = 51 for EN590 European diesel, CN = 45 for US ultra-low sulfur diesel No. 2) and will provide longer ignition delay than market diesel fuels. This leads to lower particulate matters (PM) emission in conventional diesel combustion, as shown by a number of other studies.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

The Cross Coupe GTE is the third concept car presented by Volkswagen on the way to the production version of the mid-size SUV. The concept car has a commanding presence; it is powerful with a look that could almost be described as aggressive. The SUV concept is powered by a 3.6-liter Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 20, 2012

At last week’s Detroit Auto Show, we got our first glimpse of what an all-electric Volkswagen Beetle could look like thanks to VW’s e-Bugster concept car. At next month’s Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen will unveil another green-minded Beetle, but this time we won’t be seeing a concept car.

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