2015, Downsizing and Pollution

Study finds catalyzed gasoline particulate filters effective at reducing particulate and PAH emissions from GDI engines

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The researchers assessed the gaseous, particulate, and genotoxic pollutants from two current technology gasoline direct injection vehicles when tested in their original configuration and with a catalyzed gasoline particulate filter (GPF). liter downsized turbocharged centrally-mounted direct injection engine.

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Gasoline Emissions Engine Fuel Economy

Dearman begins on-vehicle testing of Gen 2 transport refrigeration system powered by liquid air engine; lighter, more efficient

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NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Dearman began testing a Generation 1 transport refrigeration system on a truck in early 2015. Working with its technology partner Hubbard Products ( earlier post ), the entire refrigeration system has also been reconfigured, downsizing a number of components and optimizing them to deliver maximum efficiency and higher levels of performance.

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Air Resources Board Amends Off-Road Diesel Emissions Rule to Aid Compliance

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JULY 24, 2009

The changes to the regulation implement legislation signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in February to provide temporary relief to firms that have reduced used of their vehicles due to downsizing or work stoppage. The changes will not repeal or delay general implementation of the rule. ARB Chairwoman Mary D.

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Diesel Emissions 2007 Fleet

DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

In fiscal year 2016 (beginning October 1, 2015), BETO and VTO jointly funded a consortium of nine DOE national laboratories to begin an initial three-year effort focused on Optima. High-research octane number (RON) fuels are known to enable more efficient, higher-performance SI operation via engine downsizing and boosting.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

define complementary measures controlling vehicle pollutant emissions in use, based on a thorough analysis, with the aim of delivering a timely reduction of real-world pollutant emissions, hence, contributing to improved air quality. implement the 2020 CO 2 targets for cars and vans.

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Auto Industry 2020 Industrial Industry

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. —Don Earlier post.) Delphi GDCI. earlier post ). Earlier post.).

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault’s ongoing downsizing strategy is aimed at reducing the cubic capacity of its engines in order to bring down fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, without detracting from performance. The downsizing process involved shortening the piston stroke by reducing the size of the crank pin and conrod assembly. Select Engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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APRIL 2, 2010

2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016. Both NHTSA and EPA are continuing to offer credits for vehicles designed to operate on alternative fuels, although these credits will no longer be available after model year 2015 under the EPA greenhouse gas program. Projected Flee-wide Compliance Levels. Passenger cars. g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. Earlier post.)

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Engine Fuel Vehicles Emissions

ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

As another new ICCT report notes, the gap between official emissions values and real-world emissions in everyday driving continues to grow, reaching 42% in 2015. Lowering the official average CO 2 emissions of new cars will not by itself mean that Europe is making progress toward its climate goals. Earlier post.).

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CO2 Cars 2014 Exhaust

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. features in developing the standards. NHTSA and CAFE.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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JUNE 19, 2015

By the end of the next decade, because of the standards and other regulations, new vehicles will be more fuel-efficient, lighter, less polluting, safer, and more expensive to purchase compared with current vehicles. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2015. Recommendations. National Research Council.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

In fact, the optimized PHEV is much more efficient as a long range liquid fuel vehicle, because the engine is downsized. In addition, the second car will likely be a conventional car burning more fuel and creating more CO 2 per distance traveled than a long range PHEV because of the greatly downsized and more efficient engine in the PHEV.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

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Study finds catalyzed gasoline particulate filters effective at reducing particulate and PAH emissions from GDI engines

Dearman begins on-vehicle testing of Gen 2 transport refrigeration system powered by liquid air engine; lighter, more efficient

Air Resources Board Amends Off-Road Diesel Emissions Rule to Aid Compliance

DOE BETO seeking input on Optima initiative for co-optimization of fuels and engines

EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

ICCT: 2025 target average of 70 g/km CO2 for new cars in EU feasible and economical; more so with electric drive

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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