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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, A Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to reduce NO x emissions, ensuring the Td6 achieves US LEV 3 status. seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Accord, due to go on sale in the US on 19 September, features the first use of a new Honda-developed catalyst which significantly reduces the precious metals required in catalysts for emissions aftertreatment. Furthermore, Honda established a new method to apply this technology to mass-production vehicles.

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Honda 2013 Emissions Fuel Economy 231

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JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Automobile exhaust is also a known source of inorganic acids such as nitric (HNO 3 ) and nitrous (HONO) acids.

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APRIL 2, 2014

A producer of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and tubes as well as engine thermostats for both on- and off-road applications, Wahler’s customers include leading automotive manufacturers from around the world. BorgWarner announced the acquisition of all shares in Wahler on December 20, 2013. —James R. Earlier post.).

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Companies Exhaust Fuel Economy 2013 199

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APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies, from Tula’s 2013 SAE paper. In 2012, GM Ventures made an equity investment in Tula; in 2013, Tula engineers presented a paper on their technology at the 2013 SAE World Congress. Wilcutts et al. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 22, 2012

As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. liters to the recently announced 12-liter ISX12 G, which will begin production in 2013. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.).

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Gas Engine Fuel Economy Exhaust 240

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MARCH 19, 2015

The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60% smaller and 40% lighter compared to the EPA 2013 solution it supersedes, all while improving emissions reduction performance. EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles.

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Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

turbo offers the highest specific output of any GM production engine, and at 135 hp per liter, is the most power-dense engine certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling. GM has also confirmed that the 2013 Malibu will receive a 2.0L

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JULY 22, 2009

engine in the concept featured twin independent variable camshaft timing (TI-VCT)—a powertrain system also being used in the production 2.0L engine, the first EcoBoost production engine to include the system. The 2010 Product Plan. By 2013, Ford will offer EcoBoost engines in 90% of its product lineup.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. share and volume are expected to more than double from 2013 to 2018.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. will serve customers in the United States and Canada, and will be certified to US EPA 2013 NO x and PM emissions levels. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

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JUNE 13, 2013

Proposals that address methods to achieve 10 ppm or lower NH 3 emission will score higher, and similarly those that address methods to achieve minimal or zero fuel economy penalties when compared to similar 2010 certified diesel engines, will score higher. exhaust after-treatment technologies. Proposals are due by 24 July 2013.

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Gas Engine California Exhaust 170

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APRIL 19, 2013

A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Volumetric fuel economy. 1 (current production) and 11.9:1.

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APRIL 12, 2013

The new engine will be first introduced in China in the all-new Ford Mondeo, making its public debut later this month at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), with applications following in the Fusion sedan in North America this year, and later the new Mondeo in Europe. Production of the four-cylinder 1.5-liter

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Fusion Water Ford Engine 246

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The ADEPT project was launched in 2013 to demonstrate the potential for 48V-based intelligent electrification to deliver full hybrid-scale fuel efficiency from a highly cost-effective package. The supporting systems for electrical and vehicle integration include a 12V-48V DC-DC converter and a Ricardo hybrid supervisory controller.

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Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 231

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JUNE 2, 2011

liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine—the first three-cylinder engine Ford has built for a regular production car—and an new eight-speed automatic transmission to its line-up. Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing.

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APRIL 28, 2014

Weichai Westport plans to release 30 trucks for customer validation through 2014 with factory production expected to start in 2015. Due to commonality with the WP12, the program is expected to take approximately two years with product availability planned for 2016. —David Demers, CEO of Westport. Proprietary HPDI 2.0

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Engine Gas China Fuel Economy 220

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 The philosophy behind Earth Dreams Technology is to deliver a balance between fuel economy and driving performance. i-VTEC gasoline engine with manual or automatic transmission. mpg US (3.6

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Delphi Automotive has begun production of its advanced common rail technologies for heavy-duty diesel fuel injection equipment (FIE) that will meet the requirements of Euro VI and other demanding global emissions standards. Delphi F2e ultra high pressure heavy duty diesel common rail injector. Click to enlarge. billion euros [US$4.7

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Diesel Production Engine Fuel 268

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The 170 hp engine has been developed with fuel economy, high low-end torque and elasticity in mind, while the performance of the 200 hp unit makes it the benchmark in its class. The roll-out of the new engine family—developed in Ruesselsheim, Germany—will begin in early 2013. Production of the new 1.6

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Power 350

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AUGUST 4, 2011

In addition, the company provided a set of SKYACTIV mules (gasoline and diesel, manual and automatic transmissions) as well as current production vehicles to showcase on the road the results of its development teams’s efforts. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Although downsizing—i.e.,

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The JVA was amended to provide for, among other things, clarification concerning the scope of products within CWI. The new ISX12 G is currently in field trials with production expected to commence in early 2013. SEGR combustion also improves power density and fuel economy vs. lean burn and traditional stoichiometric engines.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The previous government in New Zealand may have proposed a fuel economy standard, but now the new government has announced it will not proceed with those plans. Tags: Green cars Latest news fuel economy fuel economy standard New Zealand. km to 203.8g/km km in the first half of this year.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Eminox SCRT technology can significantly reduce harmful diesel exhaust gases, particularly in urban operating conditions. What we have developed is a robust product scaled for heavy duty vehicles.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Schematic diagram of test vehicle engine & exhaust system and PM sampling systems. Fuel injectors were side-mounted. The standard exhaust system included close-coupled catalysts on each engine bank to assist with fast light-off and a common underbody catalyst after the two exhaust streams merge. —Maricq et al.

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Standards Emissions Miles Engine 246

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MAY 6, 2014

Management of the brand intends for that expansion in coverage to support an aggressive sales target of 800,000 units in 2018, up from 350,000 units in 2013. For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. Integrated exhaust manifold.

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APRIL 23, 2014

The Dearman project is to deliver a production-feasible waste-heat recovery system for urban commercial vehicles, which offers life-cycle CO 2 savings of up to 40%; fuel savings of 25%, with the potential of up to almost 50%; and potential payback in less than three years. Earlier post. ). The IDP10-funded project will cost £3.25

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Waste Engine Land Rover Transportation 246

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. The new models, as well as the 2013 Q7 TDI, will feature an all-new 3.0L TDI are still sparse at this time, Keogh said the block, heads, cooling system, engine management, turbo and exhaust components are all new.

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Diesel Audi Engine Los Angeles 252

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JANUARY 15, 2013

The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. One of the key benefits of having a global product portfolio strategy is that it gives us the flexibility to offer the right vehicles, at the right time, in the right markets, in direct response to customer needs. Atkinson-cycle engine.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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AUGUST 6, 2014

This flexibility offers a high degree of freedom for design and engine manufacturers need to balance the cost of hardware testing with turn-around time and practicality for mass production. However, increased dilution leads to increased combustion instability resulting in reduced fuel-economy benefits. 57,600,000 (ANL).

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Engine GM Ford 2014 335

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MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. Engines 6(1)doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0287.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Ford revealed further details of the upcoming four-cylinder versions of its turbocharged, gasoline direct-injected EcoBoost engine family (earlier post) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, prior to their first European production applications in 2010. By 2013, Ford expects to offer EcoBoost engines in 90% of its global product lineup.

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MAY 17, 2013

However, most life cycle analyses (LCAs) to date have mainly focused on the production stage while assuming end-use efficiencies are the same for ethanol and gasoline despite the fact that ethanol can, in theory, affect engine efficiency and performance due to different thermo-chemical properties compared to gasoline. Policy implications.

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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L However, towards a production solution, significant issues remain. —Sellnau et al.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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AUGUST 29, 2013

liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. —Christian Buhlmann, Volkswagen Product Communications. Click to enlarge. liter engine.

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