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SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

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MAY 27, 2020

Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing fuel consumption. SwRI developed the technology for the California Air Resources Board (CARB). g/hp-hr NO x emissions).

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

The enhanced D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks is now standard on all Volvo VNL models, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing overall cost of ownership. In Europe and other key markets, the D13TC engine has exceeded expectations and has proven to be fuel efficient, reliable and popular with drivers.

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. Past work on V2X in China. The six-seat 2021 GL6 comes with a 1.3L

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Ford making start-stop standard across 2017 EcoBoost-equipped F-150 lineup

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JANUARY 21, 2016

Ford is making Auto Start-Stop technology standard across the entire lineup of EcoBoost-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups. liter EcoBoost engine comes standard with Auto Start-Stop. That offering continues for 2017, with the addition of the technology as standard equipment for all 3.5-liter

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Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

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JANUARY 30, 2019

In 2018, the share of incoming orders for vehicles equipped with the latest diesel technology as a proportion of the overall vehicle portfolio was 43% compared to 39% in 2017. Demand for diesel cars was particularly strong among private customers, where the share almost doubled from 15% in 2017 to 27% last year.

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Germany 2017 2018 Diesel

EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease NO x emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. The US has made major reductions in NO x emissions, but it’s been nearly 20 years since EPA updated these standards.

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BMW makes SCR standard on all diesels in future; more models to receive GPF (including i8); new diesel engine for X3

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JANUARY 17, 2018

BMW is making a number of adjustments to its powertrain lineup from spring 2018, including new diesel aftertreatment systems for its smaller diesel models; gasoline particulate filters on more gasoline models; and a new diesel engine for the X3.

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GlobalFoundries enhances technology platforms to enable critical applications for next generation electric and autonomous vehicles

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AUGUST 30, 2023

At its annual Technology Summit this week, GlobalFoundries (GF) announced advancements for two of its technology platforms that will support the growing demand for the technologies needed for autonomous, connected and electrified vehicles. GF first introduced the AutoPro Solutions umbrella in 2017.

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GE Aviation completes initial design of supersonic engine for Aerion AS2

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

GE Aviation has completed the initial design of the first supersonic engine purpose-built for business jets. This new engine class, revealed as GE’s Affinity turbofan, is optimized with proven GE technology for supersonic flight and timed to meet the Aerion AS2 launch ( earlier post ).

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Design Engine Exhaust 2018

Hyundai unveils second-generation KONA, leading with EV variant

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MARCH 7, 2023

Based on the EV variant, its length is now 4,355 mm, 175 mm longer than the previous generation in 2017, with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm, which is 60 mm longer. The new model builds on the great reputation of the first-generation KONA Electric and is designed and engineered to lead the competition with its many outstanding features.

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Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

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MAY 27, 2016

billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. With the new family, the interfaces between the drive unit and the vehicle have been standardized across the series. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Gasoline Engine Diesel

Workhorse, Plug Power deliver electric delivery van with fuel cell range extender to Fedex; in standard delivery route

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MAY 1, 2018

The ProGen-powered electric delivery van is one of the first of its kind to operate in a standard commercial environment and is deployed on a standard delivery route for FedEx. Workhorse currently offers the range-extended EGEN with a 647 cc two-cylinder BMW range-extending engine; total range on that vehicle is 120 miles.

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Plug-in Standards Plug Range

2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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JULY 31, 2017

The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. Swedish metal forming specialist AP&T claimed the Enabling Technology category for its innovative aluminum forming technology used on several European vehicles. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan

2017 Mazda3 with G-Vectoring arrives in N. America

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AUGUST 10, 2016

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) introduced the US-spec 2017 Mazda3, which gains notable improvements in refinement, packaging and handling. The moment the driver starts to turn the steering wheel, GVC controls engine drive torque to generate a deceleration G-force, thereby shifting load to the front wheels. Earlier post.).

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2017 America Mazda MPH

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency soliciting proposals for heavy-duty engine upgrade technologies

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APRIL 2, 2013

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is soliciting proposals from qualified bidders to test engine upgrade and conversion technologies on older heavy-duty diesel trucks. Approximately 2,000 trucks currently service the Port of Seattle; many of them do not meet this standard. grams per brake horsepower-hour.

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Clean Cleaning Engine Seattle

2017 Range Rover picks up suite of ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies

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AUGUST 10, 2016

For 2017, Range Rover receives a suite of advanced ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies. Additionally, Land Rover will introduce the new Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic model for the 2017 lineup. liter V8 supercharged engine is shared with the Range Rover Sport SVR. SVAutobiography Dynamic. Its 550 hp 5.0-liter

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2017 Range Land Rover MPH

Toyota unveils new TNGA-based engines and transmissions and improved hybrid systems; deployment begins in 2017

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. Dynamic Force Engines. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid

California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

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MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. California’s ultra-low NO x emissions standard is 0.02 Earlier post.). —Dave Johnson.

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California Engine Diesel 2017

Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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JANUARY 18, 2018

liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 The OP engine produces 270 hp and 480 lb-ft (651 N·m). Earlier post.). A comparison between the 2.7L

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F-150 Gasoline MPG Engine

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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APRIL 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on sale in US in spring 2017; ~30-mile electric range

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. The CT6 is a technological showcase throughout, and by far the lightest car in its class, making it an ideal platform for electrification. kW) of power.

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2017 Cadillac Plug-in Plug

Nissan introducing Rogue Hybrid model for 2017; one-motor, two-clutch system

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

The newly announced 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the latest addition to the popular Rogue crossover lineup, offers a second powertrain choice for Rogue buyers for the 2017 model year in both FWD and AWD applications. Non-hybrid 2017 Rogue models are equipped with a 2.5-liter 2017 Rogue Hybrid. 2017 Rogue. Powertrain.

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2017 Nissan Hybrid Motor

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

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JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. —Isenstadt and German (2017). Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017

Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

As reported in a paper in ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , the results showed that GDI technology has the potential to meet the upcoming California LEV III and US EPA Tier 3 PM mass standard of 3 mg/mi (phasing in over MY2017?2021) Credit: ACS, Maricq et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Buick to introduce 2021 GL6 MPV in China with 48V MHEV technology and enhanced connectivity

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The refreshed family-size GL6 is equipped with a standard 48V mild hybrid propulsion system. dual-jet turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed DSS intelligent transmission. It runs on a standard 10.25-inch The 2021 GL6 also comes with a plethora of standard active safety features. connectivity system.

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Buick Connect Connected China

GM China sales top 4M vehicles for the first time in 2017; SUV sales up 37%

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JANUARY 4, 2018

General Motors and its joint ventures sold more than 4 million vehicles in China for the first time in 2017. In 2017, GM added 18 new and refreshed models in China. Cadillac, which has had 22 months in a row of double-digit sales growth, posted a sales increase of 51% to 175,489 units in 2017. turbocharged engines.

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2017 Sale SUV China

DOE to issue funding opportunity for medium/heavy-duty, on-road natural gas engine research and development

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

VTO is seeking to address barriers to adoption of natural gas vehicles through early-stage research on medium- and heavy-duty on-road engine technologies. VTO is seeking to address barriers to adoption of natural gas vehicles through early-stage research on medium- and heavy-duty on-road engine technologies.

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Gas Engine Pollution 2017

CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

(CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr) since 2001. as the current 0.20 g/bhp-hr NO x ISL G.

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Gas Engine Standards North America

Diamond Green Diesel to more than double renewable fuel capacity using second Honeywell Ecofining unit; 675M barrels renewable diesel per year

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

It can be used as a drop-in replacement in diesel-powered vehicles with no engine modifications, and features up to an 80% lifecycle reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with diesel from petroleum. In 2017, it announced an expansion of that capacity to 18,000 bpd.

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Renewable Diesel Green Fuel

Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

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MARCH 24, 2016

Acura unveiled the restyled and refreshed 2017 MDX luxury SUV at the New York International Auto Show, adding available Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain technology as a model option. The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid is powered by a 3.0-liter AcuraWatch standard.

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Acura New York 2017 MPG

Volvo Technology Award for wave piston design

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JUNE 23, 2017

The Volvo Group’s new truck engines are more fuel efficient as a result of their new piston design which adds waves to the piston crown to improve the use of oxygen. The engineers (John Gibble, Frank Löfskog, Michael Balthasar, and Jan Eismark) behind the innovation have now received the Volvo Technology Award 2017.

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Volvo Design Engine Fuel

Honda to add battery-electric, plug-in hybrid variants to Clarity platform; new 2017 Accord Hybrid

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.).

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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid

New Flyer, Robotic Research partner on autonomous bus technology for public transit

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MAY 16, 2019

is partnering with Robotic Research, LLC to advance autonomous bus technology through developing and deploying advanced driver- assistance systems (ADAS) in heavy-duty transit bus applications. New Flyer invested more than two years in assessing technology providers for autonomous vehicle development. New Flyer of America Inc.

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Maryland North America America 2017

Buick adding new eAssist mild hybrid to 2018 Buick LaCrosse as standard powertrain

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JUNE 6, 2017

It will be the standard powertrain for the 2018 LaCrosse, which goes on sale this fall. The new standard 2.5L four-cylinder with eAssist complements the V-6 that launched on the 2017 LaCrosse last September. The new standard 2.5L The Buick LaCrosse is adding eAssist light electrification for the 2018 model.

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SMUD to invest up to $15M in California Mobility Center; electric and autonomous vehicle technologies

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MAY 18, 2019

The California Mobility Center is envisioned as a public-private consortium that will bring together technology companies, automakers, utilities, entrepreneurs, top researchers, and investors to provide innovative products and services in the rapidly expanding mobility market.

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Sacramento California Vehicles Davis

BMW, Intel, Mobileye: 40 autonomous BMWs to be on road by 2H 2017; standards-based open platform for autonomy

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JANUARY 5, 2017

BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced that a fleet of approximately 40 autonomous BMW vehicles will be on the roads by the second half of 2017, demonstrating the significant advancements made by the three companies towards fully autonomous driving. BMW engineer André Mueller tests autonomous driving technology in a BMW autonomous test car.

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BMW 2017 Standards Fusion

Renesas and Cohda collaborating on V2V and V2I communications; V2X reference solution available in 2017

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OCTOBER 8, 2016

By bringing together Renesas’ V2X R-Car system-on-chips (SoCs) and Cohda Wireless’ V2X and CAV software solutions, the companies deliver a V2X reference solution that supports European and North American communications standards for V2X system development.

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2017 Available Kits North America

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

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MARCH 15, 2017

Acura’s first hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

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Acura 2017 Hybrid Motor

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

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Their study is publishedin the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. 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).

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Gasoline Emissions Engine Fuel Economy

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

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MAY 24, 2017

Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. Further, the GDI particles carry numerous carcinogenic substances.

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Engine Exhaust Gasoline Diesel

FCA receives EPA, California ARB approval for production and sale of MY 2017 3.0L diesels

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JULY 28, 2017

FCA US has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (ARB), permitting the production and sale of FCA US 2017 model-year light-duty Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines.

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EPA 2017 Diesel California

Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Diesel EPA-rated at 52 mpg highway, 37 mpg combined; Tier 3 Bin 125

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan, due to go on sale this spring, features a new B20-capable Ecotec 1.6-liter The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83

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MPG EPA 2017 Diesel

Cummins Westport receives 2018 emissions certifications for L9N and B6.7N low NOx natural gas engines

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

natural gas engines. Both engines meet California ARB optional Low NO x standards, as well as 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission (GHG) requirements, making them some of the cleanest engines available today for truck and bus customers. The L9N is certified to California ARB optional Low NO x standard of 0.02

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2018 Gas Engine Emissions

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

Ford making start-stop standard across 2017 EcoBoost-equipped F-150 lineup

Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

BMW makes SCR standard on all diesels in future; more models to receive GPF (including i8); new diesel engine for X3

GlobalFoundries enhances technology platforms to enable critical applications for next generation electric and autonomous vehicles

GE Aviation completes initial design of supersonic engine for Aerion AS2

Hyundai unveils second-generation KONA, leading with EV variant

Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

Workhorse, Plug Power deliver electric delivery van with fuel cell range extender to Fedex; in standard delivery route

2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

2017 Mazda3 with G-Vectoring arrives in N. America

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency soliciting proposals for heavy-duty engine upgrade technologies

2017 Range Rover picks up suite of ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies

Toyota unveils new TNGA-based engines and transmissions and improved hybrid systems; deployment begins in 2017

California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid on sale in US in spring 2017; ~30-mile electric range

Nissan introducing Rogue Hybrid model for 2017; one-motor, two-clutch system

ICCT working paper highlights benefits of current and emerging light-duty diesel technology; “promising pathway for compliance”

Ford study suggests GDI engines can meet coming California and US PM emissions standards over 150k miles; more work to be done

Buick to introduce 2021 GL6 MPV in China with 48V MHEV technology and enhanced connectivity

GM China sales top 4M vehicles for the first time in 2017; SUV sales up 37%

DOE to issue funding opportunity for medium/heavy-duty, on-road natural gas engine research and development

CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

Diamond Green Diesel to more than double renewable fuel capacity using second Honeywell Ecofining unit; 675M barrels renewable diesel per year

Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV debuts in New York with Sport Hybrid Powertrain; 26 mpg combined

Volvo Technology Award for wave piston design

Honda to add battery-electric, plug-in hybrid variants to Clarity platform; new 2017 Accord Hybrid

New Flyer, Robotic Research partner on autonomous bus technology for public transit

Buick adding new eAssist mild hybrid to 2018 Buick LaCrosse as standard powertrain

SMUD to invest up to $15M in California Mobility Center; electric and autonomous vehicle technologies

BMW, Intel, Mobileye: 40 autonomous BMWs to be on road by 2H 2017; standards-based open platform for autonomy

Renesas and Cohda collaborating on V2V and V2I communications; V2X reference solution available in 2017

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid on sale in April; 3-motor sport hybrid system

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

Swiss team concludes that particulate filters should be mandatory for GDI engines

FCA receives EPA, California ARB approval for production and sale of MY 2017 3.0L diesels

Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Diesel EPA-rated at 52 mpg highway, 37 mpg combined; Tier 3 Bin 125

Cummins Westport receives 2018 emissions certifications for L9N and B6.7N low NOx natural gas engines

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