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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. EPA Trends report.

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Improving performance of 2-methylfuran as alternative SI fuel using cooled EGR

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In a paper in the journal Fuel , researchers at Tianjin University report on the use of cooled EGR to improve the overall performance of 2-methylfuran (MF) as an alternative fuel. However, an appropriate level of cool EGR improved the combustion and emissions, particularly through knock suppression and reduced NO x emissions.

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Split injection Miller cycle with boost decreases knock tendency and increases torque in downsized engine

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However, the cycle results in higher HC and CO emissions due to the low in-cylinder temperature. The current development of downsized spark ignition (SI) engines with boost pressure is a proven way of increasing the thermal efficiency and reducing CO 2 emissions. In addition, the backflow results in decreased torque at low speeds.

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New EV electric car calendar

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BYD e6 – mid-sized SUV confirmed for Australia, sort of… only 15 are coming here. Jeep Renegade 4xe – tiny Renegade PHEV more about hitting European emissions than changing Aussie roads. Mercedes-Benz eVito van – all-electric van locked in for 2022 to provide businesses with an EV alternative to move things.