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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

For local air quality, electric vehicles also offer clear benefits, mainly due to zero exhaust emissions at street level. BEVS can offer local air quality benefits due to zero exhaust emissions, e.g., nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and particulate matter (PM). —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. The engines are based on a three-fold development concept: 1) loss reduction (exhaust, cooling, pumping, friction); 2) improved combustion quality; and 3) improved intake efficiency. Dynamic Force Engines.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

In the case of the BMW X1 xDrive18d and the BMW X1 sDrive 18d, the optimized reduction of emissions is linked to the introduction of a new, now dual-fed exhaust system. New X3 diesel.

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Diesel BMW Standards Engine 199

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MARCH 23, 2016

Toyota unveiled the new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Toyota expects the Prius Prime’s manufacturer-estimated 120 or above MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) to be the highest MPGe rating of any current plug-in hybrid.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 liter Atkinson-cycle, 4-cylinder engine, used in all 2017 Prius liftback models, reaches 40%-plus thermal efficiency. 2017 Prius Prime MSRP. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.

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APRIL 5, 2017

announced that The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, a commercial vehicle equipment provider in North America, will become a ship-thru installer of XL Hybrids’ XLP plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) upfits on Ford half-ton pickup trucks. facility starting in fourth quarter 2017. XL Hybrids, Inc. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 7, 2019

Projects selected through this solicitation will complement DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) research started in FY 2017. will address natural gas engine emissions and efficiency improvements by developing a natural gas specific combustion design utilizing optimized in-cylinder charge motion and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).

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JUNE 26, 2018

In our product, alternating plugs force air through porous walls that trap soot particles. These standards necessitate the use of particulate filtration in the treatment of exhaust, a technology successfully utilized on diesel passenger vehicles in Europe since the early 2000s.

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JULY 11, 2017

The A8 L e-tron quattro plug-in hybrid will follow at a later date. Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. When the gasoline engine is being driven with restraint, the AVS deactivates cylinders 2 3, 5 and 8 by closing their intake and exhaust valves.

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MAY 26, 2022

A study of a 2017 Toyota Mirai fuel cell by Argonne National Laboratory found fuel cell stack efficiency below 50% and fuel cell system efficiency dropping below 40% at high loads. OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. Fuel Injection.

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MAY 11, 2017

BorgWarner supplies its sprag one-way clutch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first FCA US LLC mass-produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the industry’s first PHEV minivan. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. The plug-in hybrid is a perfect bridge to an electric society. Plug-in hybrids are expensive—they’re a combination of two expensive drive trains.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

On 1 September 2017, new emissions regulations for passenger vehicles come into force in the EU and Switzerland. These will plug the gaps in the existing legislation and will help to ensure that diesel vehicles in particular become considerably cleaner as regards their NO x emissions. Image: Empa. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

Bottom: The Fall 2017 version of the roadmap. In the SKYACTIV-X, spark plug ignition is used to control compression ignition, resulting in significant improvements across a range of important performance indicators. Earlier post.). Top: Mazda’s road map to the ideal internal combustion engine in 2011. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. The improvements will enhance gasoline and diesel engine efficiency, alongside the development of new plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, plus the company’s next-generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

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JUNE 4, 2018

In 2017, AYGO was amongst the top sellers of the A-segment with more than 85,000 units sold, and a segment share of 6.6%. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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MARCH 19, 2015

The smaller size enables better heat management and retention for improved fuel economy capability, while the simple single-pass exhaust flow design delivers low back pressure, meeting the needs of end-user customers. A typical filter consists of an array of small channels for exhaust gas to flow.

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Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel 150

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APRIL 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. In addition, Mercedes-Benz plans a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of about 50 kilometers (31 miles). The slim design, together with the physical separation of intake/exhaust, creates space for near-engine exhaust aftertreatment.

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MARCH 8, 2017

Volkswagen introduced the new Arteon five-door fastback at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the Sport Coupe Concept GTE plug-in hybrid shown in 2015 at the Geneva show ( earlier post ), the new Arteon will sit above the Passat in the Volkswagen line-up, and will replace the CC.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

The scaling of state-of-the-art technologies and electrification options from 12 V to 48 V to high-voltage plug-in applications makes it possible to configure the appropriate powertrain for every vehicle. Another feature of the new family of premium gasoline engines is near-engine exhaust aftertreatment.

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Gasoline Mercedes Engine Diesel 150

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JUNE 18, 2013

Plug-in hybrids. Equally, our plug-in hybrid system is debuting in the Porsche Panamera. This is a clear vote in favor of the plug-in hybrid, as well as a result that is compatible with the CO 2 scenario I have already described. Batteries Diesel Engines Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid Plug-ins' Rolf Bulander.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. Optima Plug-in Hybrid. The 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is Kia’s first PHEV. Optima Hybrid. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

In other words, of the energy available in a gallon of gasoline, a third is lost as waste heat, another third disappears out of the exhaust with only the remaining third available for useful work. A traditional rule of thumb decrees that the conventional gasoline engine achieves efficiency of around one third. —Prof.

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MARCH 21, 2018

The plug-in hybrid SUV will be produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. The drive unit consists of 250 components including the fuel cell stack and the cooling, fuel and exhaust systems plus the electronics. The production process uses a suspended conveyor system which is also used for engine assembly at the Untertürkheim plant.

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MARCH 21, 2015

The company sees the plug-in hybrid as the front-running technology for the next decade at least. With the S 500 and C 350, a total of ten new Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid models will be on the market by 2017. Daimler already offers a wide range of battery-electric vehicles and hybrids around the world. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter Other than when it’s plugged in, the only way you’ll know it can. 72 miles, with 35.3

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

The EU has already set a standard for 6 × 10 12 number/km limits between 2014 and 2017, tightening to 6 × 10 11 number/km.). Schematic diagram of test vehicle engine & exhaust system and PM sampling systems. GDI] technology has evolved considerably over the past decade and half, and is still undergoing development. —Maricq et al.

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MARCH 22, 2017

Engineering studies and emerging supplier technology developments indicate that costs for lightweighting, direct injection, and cooled exhaust gas recirculation will be reduced by hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicle costs will drop by thousands of dollars per vehicle by 2025. Previous costs of compliance have been greatly overestimated.

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JUNE 11, 2021

The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Ford announced in the next decade the majority of its vehicles will be electric, and gasoline-powered vehicles like the Bronco Sport will be hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Bosch anticipates that the number of diesel models available in North America will reach 60 by 2017. A recent example is the Chevrolet Cruze, for which Bosch supplies the diesel fuel injection system along with the exhaust-gas treatment system, engine control system, ceramic spark plugs, and sensors.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. The BMW eDrive technology has been tailored specifically for the plug-in hybrid member of the new BMW 7 Series family. It provides 14.8

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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MAY 13, 2021

Without being exhaustive, let’s take a look at some examples. The car has been rolling along ever since, including a plug-in hybrid Prime model today and variants that were discarded along the way. Perhaps the first electric sub-brand was BMW’s i series, which included the i3 hatchback and i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe.

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JULY 26, 2017

In April 2017, the UK Government published its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy which identifies £1.2 This includes investing nearly £100m in the UK’s charging infrastructure and funding the Plug In Car and Plug In Van Grant Schemes. . £1.2B – Cycling and walking. 1B – Ultra low emissions vehicles. 89M – Green Bus Fund.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. News: BMW iX EV.

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