Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Three projects will focus on cost-effective measures to improve the efficiency of Class 8 long-haul freight trucks by 50%. The goal is to develop engine technologies that will improve the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 25-40% by 2015 using an engine-only approach. Grantee Project Award. Cummins Inc. 38,831,115. 38,831,115.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Whereas future US gasoline demand is expected to be flat for the next 20 years, diesel fuel demand is expected to grow, necessitating changes in refinery operations. Three projects have been selected for awards under the DOE’s SuperTruck program ( earlier post ) to improve the fuel efficiency of Class 8 long-haul freight trucks.

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Westport anticipates first availability of customer products in late 2014 and 2015. In SI gasoline and natural gas engines, air and fuel are pre-mixed before entering the combustion chamber. OEM product lines. Core to the approach is a patented injector with a dual-concentric needle design. Engines incorporating Westport HPDI 2.0

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220